In this episode, Dr. Cathryn dives into three common toddler parenting challenges with big-hearted, practical solutions:
Rudeness: Learn how to validate your toddler’s feelings without reinforcing rude behavior, teach social alternatives like waving instead of talking, and defuse attention-seeking behavior at home while modeling kindness and autonomy.
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Yesterday
Helping Toddlers Feel Loved When a New Baby Arrives
In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares big-hearted, practical ways to help your toddler feel secure, loved, and included when welcoming a new baby. From sharing the news to handling jealousy and sibling meetings, this episode helps big feelings feel a little smaller — for everyone. ... Show More
14m 40s
Jul 2
Readiness and other myths
Still waiting for your toddler to want to use the potty? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares why the traditional “wait for readiness” advice might be leading to more stress, not less. You’ll learn: 🚽 Why your smart, capable t ... Show More
13m 53s
Jun 25
The Secret to Shorter, Fewer, and Less Intense Tantrums
Ever feel like your toddler’s tantrums come out of nowhere—and take forever to end? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, Dr. Cathryn shares a big-hearted, science-backed approach to handling tantrums that actually works. Order my new book Toddlers Made Easy Join the Big-Hearted ... Show More
11m 17s
Apr 29
Toddlers Hitting, Biting, and Throwing Things
#054 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through ten listener questions around the topic of toddlers hitting, biting, and throwing things.
Before the questions, she explains whether or not all toddlers have this behaviour, what age Lisa considers to be a toddler, and how she approache ... Show More
25m 12s
Oct 2021
418 Teaching Toddlers Developmentally Appropriate Consonant Sounds
ASHA CEU COURSE 418 Teaching Toddlers Developmentally Appropriate Consonant Sounds
A Crash Course in Toddler Articulation!
Learn the most effective speech therapy strategies for targeting first consonant sounds /p,b, m, w, t, d, n, k, g, h/ with key words based on facilitative co ... Show More
1h 54m
May 1
10 Common Parenting Phrases to Avoid
#055 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through her thoughts around 10 common parenting phrases she would avoid, and what she would use instead. These phrases include: use your words, why would you do that, listen to me, don’t roll your eyes at me, and more. Additionally, Lisa answers ... Show More
41m 51s
Jan 2025
259: Handling Tricky Toddler Behavior with Dr. Cathryn Tobin, founder of Healthiest Baby
Knowing how to respond to tricky toddler behavior isn’t always easy. Separation anxiety, preferred parent struggles, impulsivity–it can feel overwhelming and frustrating! But when we understand what’s typical (and where these behavior come from) we can approach them differently. ... Show More
49m 20s
Jan 2025
Episode 65- Parenting Strong-Willed Children: It's All In The Delivery With Special Guest Maysaa Fahour
Send us a textParenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys, and no one understands this better than Coach Maysaa—a mom of four, a former primary school teacher, and a certified Conscious Parent Coach. Trained under the renowned Dr. Shefali, Maysaa specializes i ... Show More
1h 8m