최고 Heather Schalk, M.Ed 팟캐스트 (2024)

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4 Misconceptions About Helping Toddlers Listen More & Tantrum Less 10:39

4d ago10:39

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You might be surprised to find that there are some pretty common misconceptions about what it means to help toddlers listen more and tantrum less. Even though we may all want our toddlers to be better listeners and throw fewer tantrums, our beliefs around how to do that and why affect our approach and the methods we use. Whether you believe that ki…

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Healing Your Body After Baby with Clare Samol and Heather Thompson 40:14

18d ago40:14

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No matter how old your baby is, it's never too late to heal your postpartum body. Through the many physical and hormonal changes that occur throughout pregnancy, our bodies can easily become depleted and distressed during the postpartum period. Even years later, our bodies can still feel the effects of pregnancy and the stress it creates. Join Heat…

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Toddlers Competing for Attention 19:10

25d ago19:10

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Competing for attention and affection is not uncommon among twin toddlers or even toddlers that are just close in age. When one toddler wants hugs and kisses from mom, the other one is usually not too far behind. And when one toddler gets hurt during playtime or even when bickering with their sibling, you have to manage comforting one while navigat…

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7 Toddler Milestones You Need to Know: Ages 2½ to 3½ 33:25

1M ago33:25

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It's the Toddler Toolkit one-year celebration episode! Come join in the fun and celebrate the podcast's first birthday with Heather as she dives into 7 key milestones to look out for between ages 2 1/2 and 3 1/2, and shares some fun toddler bloopers with her own twin boys from the past year. Also, be entered in to win a fun prize for the podcast's …

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Pregnancy Loss and Grief with Sabrina Fletcher 42:30

1M ago42:30

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October is pregnancy loss awareness month and we're here to spread light, love, and comfort to every parent who has experienced or is currently experiencing the grief of loss. Join Heather as she discusses this sensitive topic with guest, Sabrina Fletcher, a pregnancy loss doula and companion. In this interview, Heather and Sabrina acknowledge and …

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Parenting Complex Kids: Break the Stress Cycle with Diane Dempster 49:07

2M ago49:07

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Parenting a complex, or neurodivergent, child is full of its own unique challenges and obstacles that add onto the many routine challenges we already face as parents everyday. When we don't know how to support our children in the best way, or don't understand the why behind our children's behavior, we often get caught up in a cycle of stress, frust…

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The #1 Parenting Regret You Can Skip with Your Toddler 17:58

2M ago17:58

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Are you making this mistake with your toddler? This parenting tactic often becomes the biggest regret for many parents as their children grow into teens and then adults. It often causes a rift in the parent-child relationship, creates shame-based beliefs for children, and stops them from developing their natural gifts and strengths. Rather than pla…

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How to Cheer for Your Child and Grow as a Family with Julia Magnay 47:54

2M ago47:54

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Cheering for your child sounds like such a simple thing. We all want what's best for our kids, right? But sometimes, it can be difficult to know what words to say or actions to take to show our children the support they need in the way they need it. And when we can learn and grow together as a family, we experience rich relationships that bring us …

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A Toddler That Talks Back, is Strong-Willed, and Gets Physical 11:50

2M ago11:50

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Is your strong-willed child making you want to rip your hair out and throw in the towel with this whole parenting thing? A toddler who talks back, makes seemingly simple activities the most challenging, or who gets physically violent with themselves or others can cause any parent to want to give up. Navigating your toddler's heightened emotions, ta…

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What To Do When Your Toddler Won't Stop Throwing Food 13:45

2M ago13:45

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Does your toddler love to throw their food and won't stop no matter how many different parenting hacks you try? Well then, this is the episode for you! Using her love of psychology, research, and child development education, Heather explores the different reasons why our toddlers throw food and how we, as parents, can determine what methods really …

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When Public Tantrums Come Out of Nowhere 12:41

3M ago12:41

12:41

Tantrums that we can see coming aren't easy to deal with, but at least we know how to prepare for them. On the other hand, tantrums that we never saw coming can be incredibly difficult and upsetting for the whole family! So how can we navigate those public tantrums that seem to come out of nowhere and what can we do to prepare ourselves ahead of ti…

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Public Tantrums: How to be Prepared 15:45

3M ago15:45

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Are you tired of feeling like you have to avoid public outings because your toddler seems to have a meltdown every time you go out? Parent, you are not alone! Join Heather in this episode as she dives into preparing for public tantrums and how to mitigate the behavior. The key is to dig beneath the behavior and get to the root cause. When we more f…

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From Hits to High Fives: Redirecting Toddler Aggression with Games 7:24

3M ago7:24

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If you've been trying to get your toddler to quit hitting you, their siblings, or even themselves, but it feels like nothing ever works, then you're in good company! In this episode, Heather opens up about how she could not get her twin toddler to stop hitting her, even when she tried many different strategies, and how frustrating it was. But once …

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20 Seconds to Yes: Getting Toddlers to Wear Helmets 10:26

3M ago10:26

10:26

Is it a struggle to get your toddler to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or doing some other kind of outdoor activity? Whether your toddler has sensory challenges, you have a hard time finding a helmet that fits, or your toddler just simply refuses to wear one, it can be very frustrating when you can't get your toddler to wear their helmet. Helm…

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Water Safety and Toddler Tantrums: Navigating Pools and Beach Days 13:29

4M ago13:29

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Teaching our toddlers about water safety can be a tricky task. While going swimming can be a very enjoyable time for us with our families, it can also be a major stressor and worry for us toddler parents. How can we communicate rules to our toddlers about water do's and don'ts in a way that they can understand? What do we do when our toddlers are a…

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One Tip That Got My Reluctant Toddler to Go to Sleep 11:15

4M ago11:15

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Toddler sleep transitions are difficult not just for your toddler but also for you! Trying to navigate resistance to sleep, crankiness, night-wakings, and more can make even the most prepared parent feel lost as to how they’re going to make it through. So how can we support our toddlers through this transition effectively while keeping our sanity a…

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Fill Your Toddler's Learning Bucket This Summer with Ease 9:11

4M ago9:11

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Bust the boredom for your toddler this summer with these simple yet fun and engaging learning activities! Fill your toddler's learning bucket with a few simple techniques that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine without major preparation or mess. Join Heather in this episode as she dives into some fun ideas you can do with your toddl…

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Repeat Yourself Less on Summer Trips with Your Toddler 7:25

4M ago7:25

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Do you find yourself often repeating instructions to your child to get them to do something? Like when you want them to pick up their toys and you keep telling them over and over to pick them up, even though they just won't do it. Or when it's time to leave and you keep telling your toddler that it's time to go, but they just won't stop playing. If…

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Planning for Long Outings with Toddlers 7:35

5M ago7:35

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Experience all the fun events and activities with your toddler this summer without all the stress! Join Heather in this episode as she gives her top eleven tips for planning long outings with your toddler, how to navigate big events, and what key things to both remember and avoid so you and your family can enjoy all the special events you have plan…

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Navigating Road Trips with Toddlers 7:48

5M ago7:48

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Do you have fun trips planned for the summer but not sure how to navigate long road trips with your toddler? Then you will definitely want to tune into this episode! Join Heather as she discusses her top tips for traveling with toddlers and ideas for what to bring with you so your toddler can stay happy, healthy, and entertained during the long hou…

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Redefining Discipline for Toddlers 6:53

5M ago6:53

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What does discipline look like to you? Does it look harsh and authoritarian or does it look compassionate and positive? When it comes to parenting our toddlers, we may feel unsure of which direction to go with our discipline, but when we break down the root meaning of the word, we can get a better understanding of how to discipline from an attitude…

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When We Take Our Toddler’s Behavior Personally 14:10

5M ago14:10

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Sometimes, our toddlers just hurt our feelings. They say hurtful things when they’re upset, throwing a tantrum, or having big feelings themselves. And, oftentimes, it’s very easy to take their words and actions personally. But when we can step outside of our own emotions, we can see that our toddlers don’t really mean it and we can learn how to man…

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Your Toddler’s Tantrums Aren’t What You Think 10:30

6M ago10:30

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What’s the REAL reason behind your toddler’s tantrums? The answer may surprise you! In this episode, Heather breaks down the processes that occur when a toddler has a tantrum and the root causes behind his or her behavior. The issue isn’t always what you think it is and it may actually be something you never would have considered. Be sure to grab y…

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Double Duty: Surviving to Thriving as a Twin Mom with Kristen Eberly 47:57

6M ago47:57

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Check in on your twin mom friends. We are not okay! Motherhood in and of itself is hard enough, but throw twins into the mix and it's survival mode or nothing. From figuring out how to care for two humans with the same needs at the same time, doing your best to avoid burnout, and process through toxic positivity, the twin mom life is a unique yet h…

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My Toddler Won’t Listen and Fights with Their Sibling 15:09

6M ago15:09

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Are you feeling frustrated and at your wit's end with aggressive toddler behavior? Sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop waitlist! Do you feel like your toddler’s behavior is turning into a dangerous situation and affecting their siblings? We call this the “Code Red Zone.” When your toddler’s behavior starts negatively affe…

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When Toddler Behavior Gets Out of Control 27:38

6M ago27:38

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Are you stuck in the Toddler Reactivity Loop? Your toddler does something they shouldn't and you tell them "no" and try to redirect them, but their behavior just gets worse. They start hitting, kicking, biting, and throwing things at you or their siblings. What do you do? When a toddler's behavior gets out of control, it often becomes very difficul…

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Toddler Boundaries and Power Struggles 10:58

6M ago10:58

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Are you feeling frustrated and at your wit's end with aggressive toddler behavior? Sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop waitlist! Is your toddler's fight for control becoming exhausting for you and your family? When a toddler tries to get what they want by becoming aggressive and hitting, throwing, and/or biting, this beha…

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Infant Experience with Early Pain and the Toddler Years 27:05

7M ago27:05

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Is your toddler highly sensitive to external stimuli and pain? Do they seem to have problems handling loud noises, uncomfortable clothing, or things that seem out of place? If your toddler also had procedures or operations done when they were an infant, there could be a correlation between the pain they experienced then and the sensory processing c…

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My Toddler Isn't Napping and Not Comfortable Being Alone to Fall Asleep with Jensine Casey 41:17

7M ago41:17

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It's every parent's most dreaded day with their toddler. The day their toddler stops taking naps! What do we do when our toddler decides they no longer want to take naps, thereby ending our most cherished quiet time? The answer is to not start panicking! Pediatric sleep consultant Jensine Casey is back on the podcast with us to share her top tips f…

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Traveling with Toddlers and Tantrum-Free Trips 36:47

7M ago36:47

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Does the thought of traveling with your toddler stress you out so much that you're happy to wait until they're older to take a vacation? Mama, it's time to take that trip now! In this episode, Heather's sharing some great tips for how to travel with a toddler (or multiple!) without the meltdowns, anxiety, stress, or discomfort. From discovering the…

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My Toddler Pushes ALL MY BUTTONS 18:43

7M ago18:43

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Is your toddler an expert at pushing all your buttons just right and knowing how to get on your very last nerve? Some toddlers just seem to have that mean streak down. They don't want to listen and it seems like telling them "no" just adds fuel to the fire. What's a frustrated, exhausted parent to do? Don't throw in the towel just yet! Listen in as…

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Your Tricky Toddler Questions Answered 27:31

8M ago27:31

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Welcome to our first Q&A lightning round! In this episode, Heather's answering some of the top questions every toddler parent wants answers to. Everything from how to safely navigate stairs with your toddler and ditching the mom guilt over independent play, to tips for incorporating imaginative play into every day activities and getting your toddle…

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Redefining Your Motherhood Journey with Dee Ubhaus 54:47

8M ago54:47

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It's no secret that motherhood is one of the most rewarding and most challenging jobs in the world. It doesn't always go as planned and, oftentimes, we find ourselves dealing with obstacles we never thought we'd have to face. But there is always hope! Your motherhood journey doesn't have to stay stuck in chaos mode. In this episode, Heather sits do…

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Gentle Parenting and Talking Through Big Feelings: A Toddler Parent's Review of "Bad Therapy" by Abigail Shrier 39:30

8M ago39:30

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Is our toddlers' bad behavior our fault? This question is constantly on our minds as parents of littles. It's not an easy task to understand the mind of a toddler and, most of the time, we feel lost on what's really going on. Expanding our ideas on what contributes to toddler behavior and being open to hearing a variety of opinions helps us to bett…

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How to Get Your Toddler Talking More with Jessie Kensey 22:44

8M ago22:44

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Your not-so-talkative toddler may have you worried about whether his or her speech skills are developing the way they should be. While every toddler grows and develops at their own rate, speech skills are one thing that can cause us to worry when lacking. Should they be talking more at their age? How many words should they be saying now? When is it…

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Technology, Toddlers, and Tantrums: Is Screen Time Bad? 29:56

9M ago29:56

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Do you struggle with mom guilt every time you give in to your toddler's cries for the tablet or TV? We all do! In the technologically advanced world we live in, screens are just part of our every day lives. They're all around us, in our homes, and integrated into our routines. It's only natural that our toddlers will have some screen time during th…

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Understanding Toddler Sleep with Jensine Casey 47:26

9M ago47:26

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Finding your toddler's sleep transition exhausting? You're not alone! In this episode, Heather sits down with pediatric sleep consultant, Jensine Casey, to talk all about toddler sleep habits, transitions, behavior, and patterns, and how we, as parents, can crack the code on getting our toddlers to sleep without the stress. Whether your toddler is …

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Toddler Turn-Taking and Sharing Explained 43:32

9M ago43:32

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What's the difference between turn-taking and sharing? Are they the same thing or do they teach different skills to our toddlers? And is sharing actually a bad thing to teach our toddlers? Heather breaks these two concepts down in this episode and confronts the misleading and confusing parenting advice that many influencers are currently sharing on…

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Wisdom From a Single Mom of Four - Misty Hughes on Thriving Against the Odds 39:25

9M ago39:25

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So many of us mothers fail to prioritize and nurture ourselves along with our children. We put all of our focus on our kids, our spouse, our home, and our family before we ever remember to focus on ourselves as well. And sooner rather than later, we find ourselves burnt out, unhappy, resentful, and unwell. It's time to make a change! Join Heather a…

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Navigating Meltdowns: When Toddlers Don't Get What They Want 36:28

9M ago36:28

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Why do toddlers sometimes have a meltdown after you give them what they asked for? Or why do they get stuck in a "yes, no" loop where they say they want something, then don't? And how do we handle those dreaded meltdowns that happen when they don't get what they wanted? Heather's answering all these questions plus more in this episode! Join in the …

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A Connected and Healthy Marriage After Having Children with Michelle Purta 58:15

10M ago58:15

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Having children creates new strains, challenges, and obstacles in a marriage that we often didn't prepare for beforehand. Not only are we learning how to raise and care for a new human being, we're also learning how to navigate being a spouse and a parent at the same time, maintain the romance, and figure out how to approach parenthood as a team ra…

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Motherhood and Fitness: Realistic Routines for Busy Lives with Emmeline Fleeman 22:49

10M ago22:49

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As mothers of young toddlers, we know just how difficult it can be to keep up with our health and fitness. Between sleep regressions, new routines, meltdowns, and playtime, finding time to work out is the last thing we want to think about! But when we make a few shifts to our day and our mindset, we may just find that it's not quite as difficult as…

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Toddlerhood: Navigating 18 Months to 2 1/2 Years 51:00

10M ago51:00

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Between 1 ½ and 2 ½ years, toddlers go through a period of rapid development across various domains. Not only are they growing bigger and stronger physically, they are also growing in their cognitive abilities, emotional and social development, self-care skills, language and communication, behavioral abilities, and sensory and artistic development.…

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Your Child's Unique Energy Blueprint with Raven Scott 1:21:23

10M ago1:21:23

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Gain greater insight into how your child functions and why they do what they do through their unique Energy blueprint! In this episode, Heather sits down with Spiritual Healer and Human Design Interpreter, Raven Scott, to discuss the significance of human design and how to use this tool to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your children, …

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Mindful Parenting in the New Year 18:14

11M ago18:14

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Set clear, doable, and healthy goals for you and your family in 2024! With the new year just a few days away, most of us are looking to set new goals for ourselves and our families to make the next year better than the year before. But what do we do when the resolutions we set just don't stick? Join Heather as she dives into the reasons why most re…

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Navigating Mealtime: How to Start Healthy Habits Now with Nicole Cruz 32:28

11M ago32:28

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Put an end to the mealtime meltdowns! As parents of young toddlers, we all know how stressful and frustrating mealtime can often be. Between bargaining with our toddlers to eat their food, cleaning up the constant messes, and navigating tiresome tantrums, we're often left wondering if it'll ever get easier. Add in the holiday season and it's enough…

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Social Pressures During the Holidays with Babies and Toddlers 41:31

11M ago41:31

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Do the holidays tend to leave you with a feeling of dread rather than joy? You're not alone! The holidays are often difficult for many, and expectation from family and friends can cause a lot of anxiety, stress, and tension. If you have babies and/or toddlers as well, that stress level shoots up even higher as the expectations also grow! Be prepare…

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Conflict Resolution for Toddler Siblings 30:39

11M ago30:39

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What's the best way to handle conflicts between toddlers? Should we let them figure it out for themselves, step in and take over, or something else? Conflicts can be tricky for our littles. They are still learning how to interact with others, take turns, share items, communicate effectively, and manage their emotions. And, though conflict resolutio…

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Why Toddler Behavior Gets Worse Before It Gets Better 31:25

12M ago31:25

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Why does it seem like our toddlers' behavior gets worse before it gets better? What about when it seems to improve almost immediately? There's more going on behind the scenes than we might think! In this episode, we're breaking down the cognitive and developmental changes that are taking place in your toddler's brain and the reasons behind their be…

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Toddler Time-Out Vs. Time-In with a Twist, Part 2 32:09

12M ago32:09

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We're continuing our discussion on time-out versus time-in today! In today's episode, we'll be looking at approaches that are used in schools, how they compare to approaches used at home, the differences between time-out and time-in, and practical tips for using these strategies for your toddler! Come join in as we wrap up our conversation and use …

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