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Oct 28
Get Your Kids to Cooperate Without Feeling Like the Bad Guy
Do you feel like the bad guy most days? Like all you do is say no and break up fights?In this episode, I share two ways to get your child’s cooperation without saying no. And I start with a Nana moment I wish I could take back.You’ll learn:The YES GAP: the small window before han ... Show More
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Oct 14
Help! My Child Will Only Poop In A Diaper
Your child pees on the potty without a problem, but when it's time to poop, they insist on a diaper. You've tried rewards, encouragement, and waiting it out. Nothing seems to work.In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why some toddlers refuse to poop on the potty and what you can ... Show More
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Oct 7
The Big-Hearted Yet Firm Way of Saying No
Struggling to set boundaries without caving or feeling that familiar pang of guilt?In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explores the art of big-hearted parenting—where firm boundaries meet empathy and understanding.Discover how acknowledging your child’s feelings with clear, compassionat ... Show More
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Jul 2025
How to Get Your Toddler to Listen Without Yelling: 7 Everyday Strategies Ep 111
Is your toddler always pushing back, melting down, or refusing to help? From messy playtime to getting out the door, you’ll learn how to: – Encourage turn-taking, even with babies – Turn cleanup into connection – Use routines and rules to reduce drama – Make transitions smoother ... Show More
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Apr 2025
How To Talk to Toddlers During a Tantrum
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Dealing with Toddler Behaviors? Ask Yourself These Three Questions!
Dealing with Toddler Behaviors? In this episode I share three questions to ask yourself before you leap into crisis management mode, before you think your child is choosing to be bad. I reminds parents that kids inherently want to do good and to succeed. Looking for a parenting t ... Show More
12m 26s
Apr 2024
My Toddler Won't Stop Kicking Me. What Do I Do?
11m 44s
May 2024
How to handle toddler tantrums & discouragement (without burnout!) | Q&A with Dr. J | 58
So your toddler keeps whining, crying, and pleading without despite how much you're trying to explain and validate their feelings. No matter what you say, though, they KEEP whining and crying. 😓 It’s exhausting to keep repeating myself but then you feel guilty for ignoring him a ... Show More
8m 3s
Oct 2024
My Toddler Won't Say Thank You or I'm Sorry. What do I do?
10m 12s
Sep 2023
Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown
<p>September 19, 2023</p>
<p>Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 73</p>
<p><strong>Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown</strong>
In this episode, Cara welcomes Christine Brown, a mom to twin boys and the founder of Bella Luna Family, a ... Show More
41m 50s
Jan 2019
#125: Back to Basics - Toddler Development & Behavior & Toddler Needs Parent to Fall Asleep
Erin gets back to basics by covering development and behavior during the toddler years to help parents understand why toddlers sometimes act so unreasonable, along with some tips for prevention. Then she answers a question about a toddler who needs a parent present in order to fa ... Show More
14m 53s
Oct 2019
#160: Attention-Seeking, 1 year old Crying Middle-of-the-Night, & Pacifier Weaning
In this 3 Q&A episode: what do you do when your 2 year old makes annoying sounds and behaviors to get attention/get her way with other children? How do you get your 1 year old to stop crying in the middle of the night when only breastfeeding seems to calm him back to sleep? T ... Show More
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Ever feel like your toddler’s tantrums come out of nowhere—and take forever to end? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, Dr. Cathryn shares a big-hearted, science-backed approach to handling tantrums that actually works. RESOURCES Toddlers Made Easy online course Potty Training Made Easy online course Help Your Child Fall Asleep Independently mini-class T ... Show More
<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
<p>Is your toddler hitting and kicking all the time and you don't know what to do? </p>
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<p>Join me as I discuss the priority of <strong>keeping everyone safe </strong>when a toddler is being physical. I also share <strong>strategies and solutions</strong> you can ... Show More
<p><strong>Do you wish your toddler had better manners?</strong></p>
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<p>In this episode I share some insight on why <strong>trying to force kids say to thank you or sorry when they are not ready is not beneficial.</strong> I discuss that <strong>kids need emotional ... Show More
