Why Won't My Toddler Play Without Me? Ep 174

Does your toddler understand what you're saying? And how can you help him become a better listener - even before he's talking in sentences?Between 12 and 24 months, your toddler is developing important listening and understanding skills. But these skills don't develop simply by m ...  Show more

Should my toddler be talking more?It’s an understandable question, but word count alone does not tell you how well your child is communicating.In this episode, I explain the developmental skills sitting underneath talking — including initiation, shared attention, turn-taking, and ...  Show more

Nurturing Hungry Little Minds through Play This episode delves into why play is much more than just fun for toddlers - it's essential for their mental and emotional development. Key Topics Covered: - The developmental significance of play for growing minds and hearts. - Debunking ...  Show more

Erin gets back to basics by covering development and behavior during the toddler years to help parents understand why toddlers sometimes act so unreasonable, along with some tips for prevention. Then she answers a question about a toddler who needs a parent present in order to fa ...  Show more

A mom wants to know how to help her very shy toddler become more comfortable in social situations. Erin covers the social development at 2 along with tips for working with shy children. Next Erin talks about when and how to reason with children and how this can help circumvent po ...  Show more