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What happens when we stop seeing challenging behavior as a problem to fix and start seeing it as a developmental need to understand? In this episode, Danielle—a mother, educator, and doctoral researcher—joins the conversation to explore how adult expectations, reactions, and past ...  Show more

What if one of the most powerful skills we can give our children is the ability to think creatively when no one is there to entertain them? In this episode, we explore the important difference between creative thinking—the ability to imagine possibilities, solve problems, and gen ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailIs your child ready for kindergarten from an emotional perspective?In this episode, Cindy discusses the emotional aspects of kindergarten readiness, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in children. She introduces the tripartite ...  Show more

If the phrase “kindergarten readiness” sends you into a spiral of flashcards and phonics drills, this one’s for you. In this follow-up episode, I chat with Susie Allison (@busytoddler), former kindergarten teacher and mom of three, to reframe how we think about school prep. Spoil ...  Show more

In today’s episode of Voices of Your Village, I got to hang out with my pal Kristie, an accomplished author and sought-after consultant, and dive into self-regulation. What is self-regulation? How do we teach kids how to regulate their emotions? Should that be our goal? What’s th ...  Show more

If your toddler’s big emotions are leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in power struggles, or constantly second-guessing your approach, you’re not alone. Toddler tantrums, meltdowns, and boundary-pushing can be some of the most exhausting moments in parenting.In this episode, ...  Show more