Does your toddler seem able to focus deeply on a screen, but struggle to stay with a book, sit through a meal, play independently, or listen when you need him to? In this episode, Erin looks beyond the surface and explains what attention actually asks of a developing child. A screen may be very effective at holding attention, but real-world attention is buil ... Show More
Oct 6
Should My Toddler Be Talking More? Ep 172
Should my toddler be talking more?It’s an understandable question, but word count alone does not tell you how well your child is communicating.In this episode, I explain the developmental skills sitting underneath talking — including initiation, shared attention, turn-taking, and ... Show More
45m 59s
Sep 22
Why Everything Becomes a Battle With Your Toddler Ep 170
When every little thing starts feeling like a battle, the problem may not be the cup, the shoes, the bath, or leaving the park. The final trigger is often only one part of a much bigger developmental picture.In this episode, I’m helping you widen the lens.We’ll talk about why tod ... Show More
31m 26s