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#174 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on approaching tantrums. She covers her general approach, the tantrum aftermath, tantrums about needs compared to wants, the importance of connection with calm leadership parenting, and not having a conversation with others during ...  Show more

#173 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on parenting boundaries. She covers how she would go about strengthening your calm leadership parenting skills and feeling too strict when creating parenting boundaries. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing ...  Show more

Should you homeschool through kindergarten or send your child to preschool? You’ll discover the truth about “socialization,” what’s actually happening in many early childhood programs, and how to confidently decide what’s right for your family — without guilt, pressure, or fear o ...  Show more

Dr. Cathryn delves into the piercing world of toddler shrieks and screams, a phase that's as challenging as it is common. We share a story that brings this issue close to home for many, discuss why toddlers go through this phase and present big-hearted strategies to manage and mi ...  Show more

How do you talk to your toddler when they meltdown? What can we say to hold space for our littles in the moment?

In this episode, I share how to talk to kids during a tantrum. I talk about what to say and how to spea ...

Most parents think play begins with dolls and pretend kitchens — but the earliest stages of play start long before that… and missing them could mean missing crucial communication growth.From nibbling on their fists, to peekaboo and pretend play -- your child’s first three years a ...  Show more