Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

• Toddlers Aren’t Terrible. They’re Misunderstood.

  Think toddler tantrums are just chaos to survive? Think again. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares how the challenging moments—like cup battles and banana breakdowns—are actually brain-building opportunities. You’ll learn: • Why toddlers aren't terrible—they’re under construction • What’s really happening in your child’s brain during tantrums • How small mindset shifts can change everything • The truth behind the phrase “Terrible Twos” • Why play isn’t a break from learning—it is learning • How to support your toddler without needing to be perfect ✨ Want more bite-sized support? Join the upcoming Big-Hearted School of Parenting —tools, scripts, and calm strategies in just 5 minutes a day. Join the waitlist. 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 Tantrum Masterclass: New Book: Toddlers Made Easy E-mail: [email protected] SPONSOR: KIWI CO

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• How You Might Be Making Toddler Hitting Worse (Without Realizing It)

  Your toddler just hit their sibling—again—and your instinct is to react: “That’s not nice!” “Say sorry!” “Go to your room!” Totally understandable. But here’s what most parents don’t realize: 👉 Hitting is rarely about being “bad.” It’s a sign your child is overwhelmed and doesn’t yet have the skills to cope. In this episode, we cover: 🧠 Why toddlers hit, push, or bite 🚫 What common responses can actually make things worse 🔁 How to respond in a way that teaches better behavior over time 🎯 Real-life scripts and strategies that actually work No fluff. Just practical, evidence-informed tools you can use right away. 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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• Looks Ready But Refusing the Potty?

  Ready But Resistant — What to Do When Your Child Won’t Sit on the Potty Your toddler seems ready to potty train—but refuses to even sit on the potty? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, Dr. Cathryn breaks down why kids can be physically ready but emotionally resistant—and what to do about it. You’ll learn: The real reason toddlers say “no” to the potty What not to do (hint: no pushing, no bribes) Exactly what to say instead When to pause and how to restart with success ✨ This is potty learning the big-hearted way—rooted in trust, not pressure. 🎁 Grab your free 5 Must-Do's Before starting Potty Training eBook 💛 Join the waitlist for the Big-Hearted Parenting Club!

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• 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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