Q&A Special: Tackling Toddler Myths, Sibling ...

Does your toddler refuse to play unless you're right beside them? Do you wish you could get five minutes to yourself?Independent play is a skill kids can learn, and it's not too late to start.In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares how to help your child play more independently witho ...  Show more

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

In response to a parent's question about her toddler's aggressive impulses toward her newborn sister, Janet suggests strategies for encouraging our children -- beginning in infancy-- to communicate their innermost thoughts, feelings and needs. This parent and her husband have fol ...  Show more

A mom wants to know how to handle it when her 3 year old responds aggressively towards his toddler younger brother without making the attention to the unwanted behavior feel like it's rewarding the behavior. Erin discusses this common toddler challenge but also brings in some ...  Show more

Toddlerhood is the first big push for independence and with that often comes defiance. How do we support independence while also setting healthy boundaries? One mom asks for some guidance on dealing with her toddler's defiance, while another asks about how to deal with her toddle ...  Show more