Toddlers Biting Siblings, Hitting, Tantrums &...

#142 In this episode, Lisa discusses consequences and whether or not she believes they need to be logical to be effective. Throughout she covers what age she begins consequences, how she approaches discipline differently for toddlers compared to kids, what she believes is importa ...  Show more

#141 In this episode, Lisa discusses kids hitting others. She covers whether your reaction matters, what she believes causes kids to hit, what age she sees kids start to hit, her thoughts on gentle hands, how she approaches toddlers hitting others and how she approaches kids hitt ...  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