Why Toddlers Hit and How to Handle It

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn talks about why sharing is so hard early on, what toddlers are actually capable of, and how to handle toy struggles without forcing lessons their brains aren’t ready to learn. You’ll learn how to support your toddler’s big feelings, keep everyone safe ...  Show more

When kids ignore us, it can feel personal. Disrespectful. Triggering.But what if “not listening” isn’t a behavior problem at all? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why toddlers and preschoolers struggle with cooperation, what’s really happening in their developing brains, and ...  Show more

#054 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through ten listener questions around the topic of toddlers hitting, biting, and throwing things. 

Before the questions, she explains whether or not all toddlers have this behaviour, what age Lisa considers to be a toddler, and how s ...

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This episode will change how you see your child’s moods and how you respond to them.

If you’ve ever tiptoed around your child in the morning, worr ...

Is your toddler always pushing back, melting down, or refusing to help? From messy playtime to getting out the door, you’ll learn how to: – Encourage turn-taking, even with babies – Turn cleanup into connection – Use routines and rules to reduce drama – Make transitions smoother ...  Show more

Safe to say, my boys have entered the "fighting phase"—and why I'm calling it a phase, I have no idea, because I know this is just part of life with siblings!

If your kids fight too, you're not alone. I've been navigating this stage in my own home, and ...