When Your Child is Afraid to Choose (and You ...

Inside, they explore:→ Why "first build a better box" before thinking outside of it—and how this applies to parenting, business, and creative work→ The liberating power of "you can have whatever you want, provided you get it for yourself"→ How Judith's mother gave her permission ...  Show more

Inside, Albiona explores:→ Why "letting go isn't the hard part—it's staying" applies to both life changes and daily parenting moments→ The four reaction types parents default to when boundaries get tested: punisher, adjuster, panicker, and avoider→ Why we desperately seek agreeme ...  Show more

Starting school can be tough, with a mix of nerves, excitement, and fear. I’ve been there—my youngest had a hard time with drop-offs, but a simple change made all the difference. Here are some tips to ease the transition: - Prepare Ahead: Pick out school clothes and pack lunches ...  Show more

Dr Cathryn is tackling a topic that might seem simple but is actually a big deal for little ones: understanding time. Hear about Marcus, a 3.5-year-old who loves the swings but struggles when it's time to leave. Why? Because his mom is giving a warning like this: “We’re leaving i ...  Show more

As the seasons change, our schedules begin to change too.   Sometimes when things get busy and we start to fill up our days with different things that we haven't had on our plates from before, the first thing that we think should go is that morning routine.   What we want you ...  Show more

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn dives into three common toddler parenting challenges with big-hearted, practical solutions: Rudeness: Learn how to validate your toddler’s feelings without reinforcing rude behavior, teach social alternatives like waving instead of talking, and defuse ...  Show more