Send us a text Should you homeschool through kindergarten or send your child to preschool? You’ll discover the truth about “socialization,” what’s actually happening in many early childhood programs, and how to confidently decide what’s right for your family — without guilt, pressure, or fear of “falling behind.” From overworked teachers "managing" behav ... Show More
Nov 11
Why Your Toddler Does That: The Real Learning Behind Climbing, Dumping & Exploring Ep 129
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>If your toddler is constantly climbing, dumping, crawling, pulling things out of cabinets, or wandering from one “project” to another… this episode will make eve ... Show More
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Nov 4
What Gets in the Way of Helping Toddlers Talk: Simple Shifts, Big Change Ep 128
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>You already know the #1 habit that helps toddlers learn to talk — pulling them into your world and engaging them, out loud, through the rhythm of your day.</p><p ... Show More
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Jul 2024
What My Child Needs to Hear Me Say Every Day
<p>Want to know what's <strong>the most important thing to say to your child</strong>? Our kids need to hear us say many meaningful, emotional words everyday, but there are <strong>3 words we need to prioritize</strong> as parents, caregivers and as teachers. Spoiler alert: i ... Show More
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Aug 7
Getting Your Kids to Listen By Focusing on Connection
<p>#083 In this episode Lisa is discussing her thoughts on getting kids to listen by focusing on connection. She touches on the classroom analogy which covers how kids react differently to a pleaser, and authority, and a leader, whether she recommends using the BratBusters Behavi ... Show More
27m 33s
May 2025
10 Common Parenting Phrases to Avoid
<p>#055 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through her thoughts around 10 common parenting phrases she would avoid, and what she would use instead. These phrases include: use your words, why would you do that, listen to me, don’t roll your eyes at me, and more. <br/><br/>Additionally, ... Show More
41m 51s
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
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