logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2025
41m 10s

How to Get Your Toddler to Listen Withou...

Erin Hyer
About this episode
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, yelling, or power ... Show More
Up next
May 12
Is My Baby Behind? What Milestones Really Mean Ep 155
Is my baby behind? Should she be crawling, walking, talking, or doing more by now?If you’ve ever found yourself Googling developmental milestones late at night, this episode will help you breathe, think clearly, and know what to watch.In this episode, Erin explains what milestone ... Show More
27m 26s
May 5
The Problem Isn’t the Meltdown - It’s How You Respond Ep 154
Your baby fusses in the car seat and your chest tightens. Your toddler falls apart when the block tower tumbles. Every instinct says — fix it, fast. But what if rushing in is quietly preventing the very thing you want to build?This week on Talking Toddlers, Erin pulls back the cu ... Show More
28m 32s
Apr 28
The Baby Gear Mistake Almost Every Parent Makes Ep 153
Your baby didn't ask for a nursery full of gear. She asked for you.In this episode, Erin breaks down three of the most common baby products on the market — containers, weighted blankets, and white noise machines — and explains exactly why, after nearly 40 years of clinical practi ... Show More
39m 9s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2023
Screaming Toddlers: Why They Do It and How To Stop It
Dr. Cathryn delves into the piercing world of toddler shrieks and screams, a phase that's as challenging as it is common. We share a story that brings this issue close to home for many, discuss why toddlers go through this phase and present big-hearted strategies to manage and mi ... Show More
13m 38s
Oct 2024
My Toddler Won't Say Thank You or I'm Sorry. What do I do?
<p><strong>Do you wish your toddler had better manners?</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode I share some insight on why <strong>trying to force kids say to thank you or sorry when they are not ready is not beneficial.</strong> I discuss that <strong>kids need emotional ... Show More
10m 12s