Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn
By Dr. Cathryn
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Swearing: What to do When Your Toddler Says the F-word
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All kids curse at some point! (Even though they most likely don’t understand what they are saying.) Last week, Jillian wrote in asking for help. Her three-year-old daughter discovered the f-word, and Jillian has no idea where she learned it because they don’t swear at home. When it happened, everyone was shocked, so they burst out laughing. Now, Jillian wishes they had not responded that way because wherever they go, her daughter keeps using the f-word. Toddlers love to feel powerful! They are still trying to understand how things work in the world and often experiment with language when learning how to express themselves. Swearing is one of the ways they do that while also trying to assert their independence. In this episode, I dive into how to manage things when your toddler starts saying the f-word. I get into why kids swear and explain things from the bigger-picture perspective. Stay tuned to learn how to cope and what to do when your little one uses foul language. Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Mar 29, 2023 |
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Toddler Not Listening? Do This!
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Getting little ones to listen can drive parents to their wits' end! However, there are productive, practical, and pleasant ways of persuading kids to play along without bribing or bullying them. Motivating your toddler to listen can be extremely frustrating, especially when you have an endless list of things to get done! It can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed, and you may even find yourself ordering them around and expecting them to cooperate without question. Today, I explain why kids fail to listen from a developmental perspective. I share some helpful strategies for improving your little one's listening skills and offer tips to encourage them to do as you ask. Stay tuned to learn how to inspire your toddler to listen and cooperate without yelling or losing your cool. Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Mar 22, 2023 |
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Avoid Picky Eating Habits
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Pushing your child to eat more or specific foods may actually promote picky eating problems. Dealing with fussy eating habits is one of the more challenging aspects of raising a toddler. It can be frustrating or sometimes stressful when your toddler refuses to eat the nourishing meal that you have lovingly spent time preparing. Today, I dive into ways to avoid picky eating habits. I suggest a better approach to mealtimes, offer strategies to help your toddler expand their diet, and share a new and more enlightened way of helping your little one develop a healthy relationship with food. Stay tuned to learn how to avoid unnecessary mealtime pressure! Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Mar 15, 2023 |
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Navigating Potty Training Problems
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As a parent, you will be pleased to learn that pooping issues are pretty common during potty training! Toddlers have a short attention span and buzz quickly from one activity to the next. They tend to use the potty much the same, so they sometimes don't sit there as long as they should. Today I answer some burning questions from parents about potty training. I explain why toddlers may resist pooping and what tends to happen when they don't stay long enough on the potty. I also discuss constipation, how to avoid it, and ways to empower your toddler to use the potty. Stay tuned to learn how to encourage and prep your child for potty training! Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Mar 08, 2023 |
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Preparing Your Toddler for a New Sibling
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Does thinking of introducing your toddler to their new sibling stress you out? If so, the solution may be much simpler than you surmised. No matter what you do to prepare your toddler beforehand, they will still be surprised when a new baby comes home and stays. All parents share similar fears and concerns about turning their toddlers' worlds upside down when having another baby. So cut yourself some slack. Take the time to make sense of the new relationships and figure out how to balance everyone’s needs. Your assumptions and attitudes can influence the process of preparing your toddler for the arrival of a new baby. You may worry about giving too much attention to the baby in front of your firstborn. Perhaps you feel sad or guilty about not having the time to focus on your toddler as much as you did before. Or you may even feel you are not fully meeting the needs of anyone. In this episode, I discuss ways to prepare your toddler for welcoming a new sibling, and I share some strategies to encourage positive sibling relationships. Stay tuned to learn how to help your toddler navigate the potentially difficult transition to becoming a big brother or sister. Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Mar 01, 2023 |
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Am I Expecting Too Much Of My Toddler?
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Unrealistic expectations start early. Would you believe that most moms magnify what their toddlers can manage? Having unrealistic expectations can lead to disappointment and frustration and cause unnecessary stress and conflict between parents and children. Parents with unreasonable expectations could even result in children having a sense of failure for not pleasing their parents. A national survey of parents of young children by the ZERO TO THREE Organization found that most parents overestimate their toddler's abilities. The survey also showed that most parents wished they could stop losing their cool with their toddlers. Today, I focus on what is known as the expectation gap and dive into the results of the survey. Stay tuned to learn about a toddler’s milestones and how to guide them kindly and effectively! Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Feb 22, 2023 |
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Happy Tushies: How to Manage Poop Problems During Potty Training
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Would it surprise you to learn that pooping problems often prevail during the potty training process? Toddlers love routines and rituals, so changing them could upset your child and cause problems. When a child who pooped perfectly well in a diaper starts experiencing problems while being potty trained, something about the process is likely upsetting them. It could be due to fear or anxiety. It may be a need for privacy or better support. Or your toddler may be holding their bowel movements to maintain some semblance of control over their life. Today, I answer a question from Gillian, whose almost three-year-old son refuses to poop on the potty, and dive into the confusing and sometimes overwhelming pooping problems that may happen during potty training. Poop problems can be stressful and challenging! Stay tuned to learn how to assume a no-pressure approach to potty training and help your child feel more comfortable about pooping on the potty. Show highlights:
Constipation Smoothie Recipes: Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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How To Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
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Did you know that setting limits for your little ones will let them know they are looked after and loved? Most parents find it easy to love their kids and ensure they are happy and self-confident. Yet many struggle with setting and holding boundaries. Toddlers need boundaries to keep them safe and healthy and allow them to feel protected and secure in their world. Even though they are desperate for power, getting too much of it feels uncomfortable for toddlers. That’s why they often cannot cope when they get what they want. Parents need to understand that when their toddler cries for something, they are actually crying for help. Today, I look into why so many parents struggle with setting boundaries and explain why kids must have limits. Stay tuned to learn how to set boundaries in ways that will not leave you feeling guilty! Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Feb 08, 2023 |
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How To Encourage Independent Play & No, You Don't Need To Feel Guilty
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Did you know that encouraging toddlers to entertain themselves independently is essential for their evolution? I have often heard parents commenting that they cannot get anything done because their children will not play without them. Yet, it is essential to understand that playing on their own helps children develop confidence, build resilience, and increase their problem-solving abilities. It is not hard to create a simple set-up for your toddler to play independently. But understand that if you have always involved yourself with their play, there will likely be some initial pushback. In this episode, I explain how to create an environment that reflects your child’s interest and how to encourage them to play there. I also dive into how long you can realistically expect your child to remain content playing on their own and habits to avoid that might discourage independent play. Stay tuned to learn what to do to encourage your child to play independently! Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Feb 01, 2023 |
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How To Stop Your Toddler From Hitting
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Did you know toddlers do not typically try to hurt the person they hit? Your toddler is not a bad kid if they smack someone. Nor does it mean you are no good as a parent or indicate that there may be problems down the road. They are simply acting their age. Toddlers hit to express their feelings. Their brains are still developing. So they have poor impulse control. They struggle to articulate their feelings and tend to behave however they feel. They are also still learning about cause and effect. So when they hit someone, they fail to understand how it impacts them. In this episode, I dive into the reasons toddlers hit. I share some helpful strategies to cope with hitting and explain how to teach toddlers better ways to manage their strong feelings. Stay tuned to learn how to manage hitting in a way that protects your toddler's self-esteem while also allowing you to stay calm. Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Jan 25, 2023 |
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When Kids Laugh With Reprimands and What To Do About It
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Did you know that smiling, smirking, or sniggering is a common way for toddlers to cope with the stress of being scolded? It can be challenging for parents to deal with what looks like sassy behavior. But toddlers are not being purposefully rude if they laugh, cover their ears, stick out their tongue, or get angry and run away when they get criticized or pulled up. They tend to do that because they don't know what to do with their intense feelings. They are still learning about social norms, so they might not understand what others expect of them. They realize they have done something wrong and may feel confused, shameful, uneasy, or uncomfortable. Today, I respond to a question from a frustrated and confused mom from Ohio. I dive into what is truly happening when kids laugh when they get corrected or reprimanded and explain what to do about it. Stay tuned to learn how to recognize it when your toddler feels overwhelmed or uncertain and avoid having knee-jerk reactions. Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Jan 18, 2023 |
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How To Stop Your Toddler From Spitting
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Did you know that spitting might simply be your toddler’s way of showing their singularity? Spitting is a pretty common toddler problem. It may seem gross to us as parents, but toddlers find it funny and love to watch their parents freaking out! That does not make them bad kids. They just enjoy feeling powerful. Developmentally, toddlers are starting to realize themselves as separate people, and seeing their parents get upset emphasizes their sense of individuality. An effective way to stop them from spitting is to help them find new ways of exploring their uniqueness and power. Today, I answer a question from Rebecca, a lovely mom in Canada struggling to stop her two-year-old from spitting. I get into why toddlers tend to spit, discuss ways to empower your child as they evolve as individuals, and share some strategies to help you get through those challenging moments without having knee-jerk reactions you may later regret. Stay tuned for more! Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Jan 11, 2023 |
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The Excitable Child, and How To Dial Down Their Energy Without Discouraging Their Joy
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Does your toddler’s extra-enthusiastic, energetic, and excitable temperament ever exasperate you? Some kids are just naturally more intense, passionate, and emotional than others. Two-year-olds have limited self-control. So even though toddlers with big, exuberant personalities are delightful, their extreme enthusiasm can sometimes cause problems. They cannot restrain their energy, so their hugs and physical interactions can often be too much for other children to bear. Today, I dive into the topic of excitable kids and answer a question from a lovely mom in Florida, struggling to discipline her passionate and hyper-energetic two-year-old who tends to come on way too strong with other kids. Stay tuned to learn how to regulate the energy of your excitable child without crushing their personality or enthusiasm. Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Jan 04, 2023 |
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Overcoming Bedtime Fears
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Is your toddler’s desire to delay dozing off driving you to distraction? Bedtime fears usually start at around two years and may last several years. They happen very commonly because children spend their days in imaginative play, and it is tough for them to turn that off at bedtime. Even though there are many valid reasons for your toddler to fight at bedtime, you still need a chance to get some rest. Your needs matter and you have less to give when you need to recharge. So there is no need to feel guilty about wanting your child to sleep so you can take some time for yourself. In this episode, I talk about bedtime fears and how to overcome them. I go into why children have those fears and explain why they tend to happen from a developmental perspective. Stay tuned to learn how to lovingly, respectfully, and effectively manage your toddler’s bedtime fears. Five things likely to contribute to your toddler’s bedtime fears:
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Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Dec 28, 2022 |
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How to Calm Tantrums
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Did you know that you can reduce troublesome tantrums by tapping into what’s causing them? Toddlers’ tantrums can be wild, irrational, and confusing. So it helps to understand that tantrums are a normal part of a toddler’s development because their brains are still developing. When a tantrum happens, the toddler’s right brain, which is the part that is emotional, impulsive, and tuned into non-verbal cues, overwhelms the left brain and takes control. Fortunately, your adult brain is balanced, and you can use it to calm your toddler down. Children cannot process anything when they are all worked up. So in this episode, I discuss the three phases of a tantrum and share strategies for managing toddlers' tantrums without losing your cool. Tune in to learn how to deal with tantrums in the present moment, and find out how and when to intervene to calm a tantrum down. Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Dec 21, 2022 |
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Sibling Rivalry
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Did you know that treating siblings as equals fuels friction and fighting? Sibling relationships are complex. Observational studies have shown that some siblings fight as often as eight times an hour! Yet those relationships are essential for shaping children, and from a developmental standpoint, sibling rivalry helps kids figure out their distinctive qualities. Siblings support one another and learn from each other. But they also compete for their parent's love and attention. So when we strive for equality with our children, they will always tally up and try to figure out who got more than the others. The more a child is validated and seen, the more secure they feel. In this episode, I focus on why children should be treated as individuals rather than equals and explain how treating kids as individuals improves sibling relationships. Stay tuned for more! Show highlights:
Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Dec 14, 2022 |
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Separation Anxiety in Toddlers
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Do you dread the despair of difficult daily drop-offs? The woeful look on a toddler’s face when parting makes it hard for parents to walk away without feeling heartbroken and guilty. Most children become clingy between eighteen months and three years of age, and all kids experience anxiety at some point in their early years. So it’s normal and expected for toddlers to feel sad and stressed when saying goodbye. Every child is different, and they all develop at their own pace, so we never know when those painful partings will appear or fade away. Still, it is encouraging to know that children do outgrow separation anxiety. Parents need to help their children handle separation in a healthy way. In today’s episode, I dive into how to do that. I also explain why you should never sneak out after dropping your toddler off and share something I discovered that made a massive difference after many weeks of difficult drop-offs. Stay tuned for more! Show highlights:
Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby Check out our bestselling online course: Toddlers Made Easy Course Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Dec 07, 2022 |
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Don't Force Sharing
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Did you know that toddlers cannot comprehend the concept of sharing? Snatching toys and shouting “mine” is not a sign of selfishness in toddlers. It only happens because they have no idea what sharing is. Issues around sharing- or not sharing can cause a lot of uncertainty and embarrassment and may even lead parents to doubt themselves. That’s why we need to understand that toddlers are not being selfish when they fail to share. They are simply finding ways to understand the world around them. Sharing is challenging for toddlers because they don't understand that separate individuals exist. That means they cannot see things from someone else’s point of view, which is necessary to know what sharing is. They also cannot fathom that some things belong to others, and their toddler's brains are still growing, so their impulse areas are not yet fully developed. In this episode, I answer a question from a lovely mom and offer some helpful parenting tools to teach toddlers to stand up for themselves while also being kind and open-hearted. Stay tuned for more! Show highlights:
Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Nov 30, 2022 |
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Avoid Picky Eating Habits
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Are your toddler’s picky eating patterns perturbing you? Fussy eating habits and mealtime conflicts can be very frustrating! Food battles can cause a great deal of stress and may even lead us to encourage habitual behavior we later regret. It is way easier to learn a good habit than it is to break a bad one! So, today, I would like to help you avoid the pain of picky eating issues by discussing ways to prevent those problems before the behavior becomes entrenched. When we understand what is normal and expected, it becomes easier to avoid potential problems. In this episode, I focus on how to help picky eaters change their habits by explaining how to approach mealtimes in a relaxed manner that encourages a healthy and easy relationship with food. Stay tuned for more! Show highlights:
Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Nov 23, 2022 |
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Do Time-Outs Work?
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Are time-outs truly the best way to tackle your toddlers’ tantrums? Time-outs have been the go-to method for dealing with children’s undesirable behavior since the 1950s. From the age of two, most parents start considering what works and what does not. Many parents tend to worry about being too hard or too soft on their children, getting them to listen, or even messing them up. In this episode, I’m combining my years of first-hand experience with scientific research to discuss whether or not time-outs work, and if they do, at what cost. Stay tuned for more!
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Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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What To Do When Toddlers Lie
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Has your toddler been telling tall tales? If so, don’t panic! All kids stretch the truth at times, and lying is a perfectly normal part of a toddler’s development. Even though it can be perplexing to hear your toddler tell unlikely stories, it is neither a reflection of bad character nor a sign of moral weakness! Lying is a complex skill. So, when two-year-olds do it, it is considered a sign of advanced cognitive capabilities and shows that they have an active imagination. Despite that, we still need to teach our kids that lying is not an acceptable way to overcome problems. In this episode, we explain how to teach kids right from wrong, confidently and calmly rather than punitively, and deal with toddlers’ lies effectively, to ensure that they diminish over time! Stay tuned for more! What you will hear:
Links and Resources: TODDLERS MADE EASY course Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Thumb-Sucking: Do’s and Don'ts
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Toddlers suck their thumb when bored, falling asleep, upset, and watching tv. It creates a yummy feeling, like a day at the spa. Over time, kids develop other calming skills and typically give the habit up. But what if they don’t? Most kids will stop sucking their thumbs around 2-4 years of age, or by the time the permanent teeth are ready to erupt. That is, as long as we don’t pester our kids about thumb-sucking. When we pressure our kids to stop, we may inadvertently cause more thumbsucking. So, today let’s talk about how you can help your toddler break the habit. TODDLERS MADE EASY course BECOME THE PARENT EVERY KID WANTS FREE TAME TANTRUMS workshop Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you -- during the toddler years. Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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How to Stop Your Toddler From Throwing Things
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No one wants their kids flinging toys/objects across the room. I’m not talking about a friendly game of catch. I’m talking about when the remote control goes flying because you said, “No, sweetheart, you can’t have cake for breakfast.” In this episode, Dr. Cathryn helps us understand why kids throw things and how to end this habit in ways that protect a child’s dignity, curiosity, and self-esteem. FREE TAME TANTRUMS MASTERCLASS TODDLERS MADE EASY course WEEKLY PARENTING INSIGHTS Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you -- during the toddler years. Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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How to Stop Your Child's Whining
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Kids whine for many reasons, but driving you crazy isn’t actually one of them. Toddlers lack sophistication… and moaning and groaning is their way of saying, “I need you. Please take care of me.” Instead of viewing whining as a toddler trying to manipulate you, remember that whining is a toddler's attempt at trying to be seen and heard. They just lack the tools to do this. So, how can we help our kids communicate more effectively? If you’re wondering, “What the heck REALLY does work?” Get The Guide Your toddler just got easier! INSTAGRAM TODDLERS MADE EASY course WEEKLY PARENTING INSIGHTS FREE TAME TANTRUMS MASTERCLASS Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ If this Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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How To Avoid Power Struggles
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It’s so easy to get sucked into power struggles with toddlers. We get hung up thinking we need to teach our kids, “who’s the boss”. So, what’s the best way to deal with power struggles?? Avoiding them altogether! In today’s episode, we discuss simple, effective, strategies to avoid tug-of-wars. Less fighting means you’ll have more time and energy to enjoy your little superstar. INSTAGRAM TODDLERS MADE EASY course Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Potty-Training Problems, Peaceful Solutions
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Accidents happen. When you’re potty training they’re likely to happen a lot. When we consider accidents part of the learning process, they’re easier to respond to gently. Today, we will discuss ways to respond to accidents that send the right message, “I believe you.” Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Should you force apologies?
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The problem with forced apologies is that it causes a child to feel shame without teaching them anything about empathy. And it often doesn’t even necessarily soothe the hurt child because they sense the apology is false. So, What Should You Do Instead? In this episode, dr cathryn discusses how to raise a child who shows respect and caring for others. And this includes research-based strategies on how to encourage your toddler to give heartfelt apologies. And lastly, a reminder, toddlers are growing and learning . . . and real change takes time. Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby TODDLERS MADE EASY course Check out our course: Toddlers Made Easy Course WEEKLY PARENTING INSIGHTS Sign up for our FREE weekly parenting tips: Baby School In Bite-Sized Chunks I'll send you a short weekly e-mail with a clear and solid parenting insight that will CALM your nerves, SAVE you frustration, and UP your confidence. bit.ly/joinbabyschool FREE TAME TANTRUMS MASTERCLASS Watch our FREE Tame Tantrums Masterclass Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you -- thrive during the toddler years. Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Why Toddlers Bite and How To Stop Them
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Parenting is tough. But parenting a little biter is even more challenging. In today’s episode, we’ll look at how to find the right response to biting so your child learns more effective ways of managing big feelings. But hear me out… biting doesn’t mean your child is bad or spoiled. And no, you’re not a bad parent! Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you -- thrive during the toddler years. Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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Easy Gentle Potty Training - Part 2
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In this episode Dr. Cathryn revisits her last topic: using a gentle, no-stress approach to potty training. If this is your first time hearing about it, be sure to go back and listen to her previous episode where she goes over Part 1. Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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WEEKLY PARENTING INSIGHTS Sign up for our FREE Toddler Talks. I'll send you a short weekly e-mail with a clear and solid parenting insight that will CALM your nerves, SAVE you frustration, and UP your confidence.
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If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you -- thrive during the toddler years. Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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My Favorite Way To Encourage Good Toddler Behaviour
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For this first episode, Dr. Cathryn starts with one of her favorite strategies for dealing with unwanted behaviors in toddlers. This tactic is a healthy alternative to yelling, threats, time outs, and warnings. Listen in for some great tips on how to deal with unwanted behaviors when raising your toddler. Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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WEEKLY PARENTING INSIGHTS Sign up for our FREE Toddler Talks. I'll send you a short weekly e-mail with a clear and solid parenting insight that will CALM your nerves, SAVE you frustration, and UP your confidence.
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If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you -- thrive during the toddler years. Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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“I Only Want Mommy” What To Do When a Toddler Prefers One Parent
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Sometimes toddlers will show favoritism for one parent over the other. This can be draining for the one who is "the favorite" and insulting for the one who is not. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn addresses this behavior and how to understand and manage it respectfully but effectively. Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
TODDLERS MADE EASY course Check out our course: Toddlers Made Easy Course
WEEKLY PARENTING INSIGHTS Sign up for our FREE Toddler Talks. I'll send you a short weekly e-mail with a clear and solid parenting insight that will CALM your nerves, SAVE you frustration, and UP your confidence.
FREE TAME TANTRUMS MASTERCLASS Watch our FREE Tame Tantrums Masterclass
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If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you -- thrive during the toddler years. Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Things Not To Say During A Tantrum
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Tantrums are a normal part of raising a toddler, and sometimes there are things parents can do or say to make tantrums worse without realizing it. Listen in as Dr. Cathryn goes over what to avoid when your toddler is throwing a tantrum and what it is you can do to navigate them as a parent. Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
TODDLERS MADE EASY course Check out our course: Toddlers Made Easy Course
WEEKLY PARENTING INSIGHTS Sign up for our FREE Toddler Talks. I'll send you a short weekly e-mail with a clear and solid parenting insight that will CALM your nerves, SAVE you frustration, and UP your confidence.
FREE TAME TANTRUMS MASTERCLASS Watch our FREE Tame Tantrums Masterclass
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you -- thrive during the toddler years. Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Sep 07, 2022 |
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Easy Gentle Potty Training - Part 1
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Dr. Cathryn shares her experience using a gentle, no-stress approach to potty training. Tune in to hear why toddlers don't need toilet training, and what to do instead. Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
TODDLERS MADE EASY course Check out our course: Toddlers Made Easy Course
WEEKLY PARENTING INSIGHTS Sign up for our FREE Toddler Talks. I'll send you a short weekly e-mail with a clear and solid parenting insight that will CALM your nerves, SAVE you frustration, and UP your confidence.
FREE TAME TANTRUMS MASTERCLASS Watch our FREE Tame Tantrums Masterclass
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you -- thrive during the toddler years. Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Trailer - Toddlers Made Easy with Dr. Cathryn
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Toddlers Made Easy gives you the insight, tools, and confidence you need to not only handle anything toddler-related thrown your way —but prevent problem behaviours before they start. Toddlers Made Easy is hosted by Dr. Cathryn, a nationally recognized pediatrician with more than 30 years of experience and a mother of 4. Website: healthiest-baby.com But what makes me uniquely qualified to speak on this subject is that I’m a mom (of 4 kids!) — and I’ve been in your shoes. It’s why I’ve created Toddlers Made Easy. Learn the proven strategies to help you deal with your toddler in a way that lets you be the best parent you can be. We've got 2 new courses to help you navigate these tricky times! Links and resources: Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby
If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you. |
Aug 22, 2022 |