Aggression in these toddler years is so common when kids don't have the skills to share frustrations in a more appropriate manner, especially early on when even language skill is so minimal. Erin covers both ends of the toddler spectrum and aggression, giving tip for helping a mom with a 13 month old who can get aggressive when she doesn't get her way and al ... Show More
Apr 2025
Toddlers Hitting, Biting, and Throwing Things
<p>#054 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through ten listener questions around the topic of toddlers hitting, biting, and throwing things. <br/><br/>Before the questions, she explains whether or not all toddlers have this behaviour, what age Lisa considers to be a toddler, and how s ... Show More
25m 12s
Jan 2025
How To Handle Hitting, Biting, and Kicking
In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, Dr. Cathryn dives into why toddlers hit, kick, or bite and how to respond with calm, big-hearted strategies. Learn the two-part approach to managing aggression: focus on safety in the moment and teach better responses later. Discover simple ... Show More
12m 50s
Oct 2024
Is Your Strong-Willed Child Struggling with Aggressive Behavior?
<p>Is your child acting out, biting, or hitting their sibling despite your best efforts? What if the problem isn’t defiance but disconnection? Today I talk about a family I worked with recently who struggled to raise a strong-willed child. They had tried everything: timeouts, pun ... Show More
15m 51s
Jul 2025
How to Get Your Toddler to Listen Without Yelling: 7 Everyday Strategies Ep 111
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Is your toddler always pushing back, melting down, or refusing to help? </p><p>From messy playtime to getting out the door, you’ll learn how to:</p><p> – Encoura ... Show More
41m 10s
Feb 2025
How To Handle Sibling Fights: Parenting Tips That Work
<p>Safe to say, my boys have entered the "fighting phase"—and why I'm calling it a <em>phase</em>, I have no idea, because I know this is just part of life with siblings!</p> <p> </p> <p>If your kids fight too, you're not alone. I've been navigating this stage in my own home, and ... Show More
40m 44s
May 2021
353- Discipline with a Twist: How to Manage Challenging Behavior Problems in Children & Teens with ADHD
<p><span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: #000000;" data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"Difficult behaviors may be a child's way of telling us something isn't working for them: They are confused, tired, or afraid. Me ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 17
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