Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

• The Ultimate Toolbox for Big-Hearted Parenting

  🎙 Episode Title: The Ultimate Toolbox for Big-Hearted Parenting: Feel like you’re winging it every time your toddler melts down, refuses to listen, or pushes every limit? In this episode, I’m giving you the ultimate toolbox—real-life scripts, calming strategies, and mindset shifts you can lean on when things get hard. Whether it’s tantrums, power struggles, or just the everyday chaos of raising a toddler, these tools will help you respond with confidence, calm, and connection. 💟 Want the Parenting Toolbox guide to go with this episode? Grab it here GET THE PARENTING TOOLBOX GUIDE HERE

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• Why Are Kids So Demanding? And What to Do About It

  Toddlers can be very persistent—whether it’s demanding a cookie right now or refusing to leave the playground. But their behavior isn’t about being spoiled or manipulative—it’s about developing impulse control and emotional regulation. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why toddlers seem so demanding (and why it’s not personal) ✔️ What not to say in the heat of the moment ✔️ How to use redos to teach better ways to ask for things ✔️ The power of play and role-playing to build skills ✔️ Why staying calm is the key to reducing power struggles Plus, I’m introducing Big-Hearted Parenting Club—your go-to support system for raising confident, resilient kids. Join the waitlist today! 💛 Link in show notes. 👉 Listen now and transform the way you handle toddler demands!

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• How to Talk with a Toddler (and Be Heard Without Being Harsh)

  Ever feel like your toddler just doesn’t listen? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn breaks down simple, effective ways to talk with your toddler so they *actually* engage and listen—without power struggles or meltdowns. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why short and simple sentences work best ✔️ How connection makes kids more likely to listen ✔️ The power of tone—what you say and how you say it ✔️ How giving choices can prevent battles ✔️ Why saying what they can do (instead of what they can’t) matters ✔️ A simple trick to make “no” easier to accept Plus, I’m sharing an exciting way for you to get ongoing support—The Big-Hearted Parenting Club! Join the waitlist now to be the first to know when doors open. 💛 LINKS AND RESOURCES: The Big-Hearted Parenting Club! Join the waitlist now to be the first to know when doors open. 💛 Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthiest_baby E-mail: [email protected]

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• Potty Training the Big-Hearted Way

  Potty Training the Big-Hearted Way: A Stress-Free Approach to Ditching Diapers Dr. Cathryn introduces "lazy potty training" - a balanced approach that avoids both strict parent-led timelines and completely child-led methods. Key Points: Focus on creating a supportive environment rather than rushing the process Look for physical readiness signs (dry for 2+ hours, regular bowel movements . . .) Pre-potty training steps include modeling, normalizing potty use, and discussing body cues Use gentle guidance instead of pressure ("Do you feel like it's time to go pee?") Keep accidents low-key and praise effort rather than outcomes Dr. Cathryn emphasizes that this approach builds confidence, fosters body awareness, strengthens parent-child connection, and reduces constipation risks. Resources mentioned: Free potty training guide and Potty Training Made Easy course LINKS AND RESOURCES: Our *bestselling* online courses are already helping thousands of parents: Toddlers Made Easy Course Potty Training Made Easy  Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthiest_baby FREE Masterclass: Tame Tantrums  New Book: Toddlers Made Easy E-mail: [email protected]

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• Developmentally-Smart Discipline: Keeping Toddlers Out of Trouble Until Maturity Kicks In

  Being a toddler is tough—and parenting one? Also tough! In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares why toddlers struggle with impulse control, why their behavior isn’t “misbehavior,” and how to set them up for success with developmentally-smart discipline. Learn practical strategies like supervising with guidance, prepping kids for transitions, modeling behavior, and noticing the good—so you can reduce challenges and support your child’s natural growth. What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why toddlers act impulsively (and why it’s not bad behavior) ✅ How to prevent trouble before it starts ✅ Why how you supervise matters more than discipline ✅ Simple ways to help kids handle transitions and big emotions ✅ The power of noticing and naming positive behaviors Resources & Links: 🧡 Toddlers Made Easy Course – Get expert guidance on handling tantrums, power struggles, and discipline. 🚽 Potty Training Made Easy – A stress-free approach to potty training. Let’s Connect: 📲 Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: @healthiest_baby.com You’re doing a great job! Keep showing up with patience and understanding—you’re making a difference. 💛

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