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Mar 2025
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Developmentally-Smart Discipline: Keepin...

Dr. Cathryn
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Being a toddler is tough—and parenting one? Also tough! In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares why toddlers struggle with impulse control, why their behavior isn’t “misbehavior,” and how to set them up for success with developmentally-smart discipline. Learn practical strategies like supervising with guidance, prepping kids for transitions, modeling behavior, a ... Show More
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