Tired of time-outs and tantrums? In this episode, I’ll share why punishment doesn’t work and what to do instead so that you can handle tricky moments with calm and confidence.
Why Punishment Fails: It stops behavior in the moment but hurts self-esteem and creates fear.
What Toddlers Need: They’re not being “bad”—they’re still learning to manage big feeli ... Show More
Aug 20
Calm, Connect, and Communicate With Your Toddler
Join Dr. Cathryn in this episode as she guides you through handling tough toddler moments with calmness and empathy. Learn to see past the surface behavior and understand your child's emotions. For example, if your toddler says, "I hate the baby", instead of ignoring these feelin ... Show More
8m 55s
Aug 6
Why You Should Gossip With Stuffed Animals (Yes, Really)
In this sweet and surprising episode, Dr. Cathryn shares a playful, science-backed way to boost your toddler’s confidence and cooperation — all by whispering to their teddy bear. Learn why toddlers respond better to overheard praise, how to highlight the behavior you want more of ... Show More
7m 34s
Apr 2025
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