How To Encourage Independent Play & No, You D...

I like it when kids tell their first lies, which I explain in today's episode.In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, I walk you through:Why toddlers “lie” (fantasy and reality blur, wishful thinking, and they’re too young to know the difference yet)How to respond with empathy ins ...  Show more

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

Independent play and having a vivid imagination opens up so many doors for our children. We want to see their ability to play by themselves and create a whole world for themselves while we get our adult stuff done or even sit down and feel some independence ourselves. We go in de ...  Show more

A parent hopes to encourage her 21-month old’s self-directed play by sitting with her in her play area observing, “ready to respond if she engages with me.” Lately, she says, her daughter has been asking for help with tasks she can do by herself, and also actively directing both ...  Show more

How do you find balance in raising confident and independent kids while still serving them?Teaching confidence and independence involves knowing when to step back and when to step in. It's about offering guidance and support while allowing them the space to try, fail, learn, and ...  Show more