Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

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Q&A: 3-Year-Old Fighting Bedtime and Toddler Throwing Explained

Bedtime was easy… until it wasn’t.And suddenly your 3-year-old is fighting sleep, stalling, crying — and maybe even climbing out of the crib. In this Q&A episode, I answer two common parent questions: #1. Why a great sleeper suddenly starts resisting bedtime at age 3#2. Why toddl ... Show more

. 13min 40sec

The Helper Trap: How to raise a caring child who doesn’t feel responsible for everything

When a child is naturally kind and eager to help—especially with a new sibling—it can look beautiful on the outside… and still raise quiet worries on the inside. In this episode, we talk about how to nurture empathy without teaching a child to disappear herself—and how to keep he ... Show more

. 8min 42sec

Am I Expecting Too Much Of My Child?

If you’ve ever wondered whether your toddler should be able to listen, wait, share, or calm down—and felt frustrated when they couldn’t—this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Dr. Cathryn talks about how unrealistic expectations quietly create power struggles, tantrums, and ... Show more

. 8min 22sec

How to Calm A Toddler's Tantrum Without Making It Worse

Tantrums aren’t misbehavior—they’re a sign your child’s system is overloaded. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn talks about how your calmness (not your words) is the key to helping tantrums pass without escalating. You’ll learn: Why reasoning and “calm down” don’t work in the middle o ... Show more

. 11min 28sec

Why Forcing Kids to Share Backfires (And What to Do Instead)

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn talks about why sharing is so hard early on, what toddlers are actually capable of, and how to handle toy struggles without forcing lessons their brains aren’t ready to learn. You’ll learn how to support your toddler’s big feelings, keep everyone safe ... Show more

. 10min 43sec