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Aug 19
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My Kids Don't Want to go to Preschool! W...

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

Does your child resist going to daycare, leaving you feeling frustrated or unsure?


In this episode special re-release episode, I talk about how to handle when kids don't want to go to school or daycare. I emphasize that even when it's hard, telling the truth sets us up for success.


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August 19, 2025

Episode 269

The Difference Between Toddler Traits and Characteristics


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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