Toddler Not Listening? Do This!

Why do little kids melt down over things that seem so small? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares one mindset shift that can completely change the way you respond to tantrums, resistance, aggression, and emotional outbursts. When you stop seeing your child as “the problem” and sta ...  Show more

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares the biggest mistake parents make during tantrums and why trying to reason, explain, or “fix” the meltdown too quickly often makes things worse. Through a personal story from her years as a pediatrician and mom, she explains what’s really happen ...  Show more

Our child's behaviors can often feel like a mystery and it’s hard to know how to respond when they do confusing things like break toys, get aggressive, not cooperate, or run around in circles all of a sudden. I'm I’m here to help with that! In this week's episode, I'll help demys ...  Show more

Is your toddler hitting and kicking all the time and you don't know what to do?

Join me as I discuss the priority of keeping everyone safe when a toddler is being physical. I also share strategies and solutions you can ...

The development of perseverance as a life-long skill starts when children are very, very little. By offering opportunities for independence and assistance only when necessary, we guide our children along this path.

Child development, however, is never a linear pro ...

January 31, 2023

Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 8

Raising Successful Kids Skill #3 - Flexible Thinking

Welcome back to the Executive Functioning Minisode Series highlighting the skills our kids need to practice consistently to se ...