Send us a text Is your toddler always pushing back, melting down, or refusing to help? From messy playtime to getting out the door, you’ll learn how to: – Encourage turn-taking, even with babies – Turn cleanup into connection – Use routines and rules to reduce drama – Make transitions smoother – And raise a child who wants to help — without bribes, yel ... Show More
Jan 27
Why Some Toddlers Struggle to Talk (And What Actualy Helps) Ep 140
Send us a textIf your toddler isn’t talking much yet, you may feel pressure to do more -talk more, label more, teach more.But after 35 years in early intervention, I’ve learned something important:speech doesn’t grow from more words.It grows from slow moments, shared attention, m ... Show More
56m 3s
Jan 20
You’re Not Behind (Yet) — This Matters More Than Words Ep 139
Send us a textIf your toddler isn’t talking much yet, this episode is for you.Many parents worry about words — how many, how clear, how often. But long before speech shows up reliably, something else is being built underneath.In this episode, Erin Hyer — speech-language pathologi ... Show More
26m 33s
Jan 13
Why Asking “What’s This?” Often Backfires With Late Talkers Ep 138
Send us a textIf your toddler isn’t talking much yet, you may have found yourself asking, “What’s this?” — hoping to hear a word.But for many late talkers, that well-intentioned question quietly shuts things down.In this episode, Erin Hyer — speech-language pathologist with over ... Show More
38m 39s
Dec 2024
Rude or Just Learning? Big-Hearted Fixes for Toddler Challenges
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 ... Show More
15m 19s
Feb 2025
Beyond Time-Outs: What To Do Before, During, and After a Tantrum
In this episode of "Toddlers Made Easy," Dr. Cathryn shares insights from her own parenting journey, focusing on how to effectively handle toddler tantrums. Discover why traditional methods like time-outs may not always work and learn about the natural stages of a tantrum, from a ... Show More
15m 30s
Sep 2024
How to Offer Toddlers Choices Without Overwhelming Them
In this episode of the Toddlers Made Easy podcast, Dr. Cathryn explores how to offer choices to toddlers in a way that empowers them without overwhelming them. She discusses the importance of allowing toddlers to make decisions, which helps foster independence, reduce power strug ... Show More
11m 14s
