#141 In this episode, Lisa discusses kids hitting others. She covers whether your reaction matters, what she believes causes kids to hit, what age she sees kids start to hit, her thoughts on gentle hands, how she approaches toddlers hitting others and how she approaches kids hitting others. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, exploring how to m ... Show More
Yesterday
Why Consequences Don't Need To Be Logical
#142 In this episode, Lisa discusses consequences and whether or not she believes they need to be logical to be effective. Throughout she covers what age she begins consequences, how she approaches discipline differently for toddlers compared to kids, what she believes is importa ... Show More
37m 26s
Feb 5
Toddlers Biting Siblings, Hitting, Tantrums & More (Q&A)
#140 In this episode, Lisa discusses parenting a toddler. She covers her approach using consistent corrective actions, expectations of toddlers, and why toddlers seem to test boundaries. Lastly, Lisa addresses ten listener questions focused on toddler dynamics and behavioral boun ... Show More
26m 29s
Feb 3
Does Your Anger Fuel Your Kid’s Behaviour?
#139 In this episode, Lisa discusses the topic of feeling angry as a parent. She covers when parenting isn’t what you had expected it to be, how small parenting wins can help build momentum, and the importance of connecting with your kids as a calm leader. Lastly, Lisa addresses ... Show More
31m 46s
Sep 2025
Is Daycare Really Helping Your Child? What Parents Need To Know Ep 121
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 o ... Show More
33m 51s
Jan 2025
Helping a Child Who is Scared to Try New Things with Dr. Dawn Huebner, Episode #116
<p>First time jitters are normal, but when they turn into tears and outright refusal, the world shrinks in problematic ways. In this podcast Tammy interviews Dr. Dawn Huebner, a Clinical Psychologist and Parent Coach specializing in childhood anxiety. Dawn will walk you though te ... Show More
33m 28s
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 2025
Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns, and Anxiety to Raise Confident, Connected Kids
Big kids mean big feelings and sometimes that shows up as defiance, meltdowns, or even anxiety. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really going on beneath the surface and why it’s not just “bad behavior.” We often think school-aged is cruising with emotions but big feeling ... Show More
51m 48s
<p><strong>How do you talk to your toddler when they meltdown? What can we say to hold space for our littles in the moment?</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, I share <strong>how to talk to kids during a tantrum</strong>. I talk about <strong>what to say and how to spea ... Show More
