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What if understanding your nervous system could transform the way you connect with children, colleagues, and the people you love? In this episode, I share a powerful aha moment inspired by early childhood expert Alyssa Blask Campbell and explore how sensory processing and individual nervous system differences shape the ways we experience connection.
I share the difference between seeking emotional connection and finding fulfillment through completing tasks, and how recognizing these differences can strengthen relationships at home and in the classroom. I also reflect on the lasting impact of early childhood educators and why meaningful teaching matters, even when we never get to see the long-term results of our work. Tune in to discover how understanding your nervous system, embracing individual differences, and building stronger connections can help you become a more mindful, responsive educator, parent, and caregiver.Want to learn more? Get your copy of Talk to Them Early and Often now! Buy it here!November 3, 2026Episode 358Why Some Kids Crave Cuddles and Others Prefer Solitude
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the new book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
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