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Why I Choose Making Memories Over Milest...

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed, Creator of The Collaborative Parenting Methodology
About this episode

Do you find yourself worried about the milestones your child is hitting?


In this episode, I share why I choose making memoires over milestones and the importance of intentional moments. I also discuss that there is a season for everything in parenting, and these seasons change often.



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July 15, 2025

Episode 263

Why I Choose Making Memories Over Milestones


About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators  to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.


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