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You don’t need flashcards, apps, or a Pinterest-worthy setup to support your child’s learning. In this episode, we explore how the ordinary parts of your day, getting dressed, snack time, even meltdowns at the store, can become powerful, connection-rich learning opportunities. We’ll walk through specific routines and share practical ways to turn those everyday moments into lessons full of language, problem-solving, emotional skills, and more.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Presence over perfection. Your attention is the best teaching tool.
• Routines are rich with learning. Language, logic, and life skills are built every day.
• You are the curriculum. No special materials needed—just love, patience, and curiosity.

🛠 Tools & Prompts You Can Use Today

• Use descriptive language during routines (“This shirt is soft and stretchy!”)
• Ask open-ended questions at the store or in the car
• Introduce sequencing words (“First,” “Next,” “Last”)
• Try: “What do you notice?” or “Can you help me?” to spark engagement
• Narrate your actions aloud to model vocabulary and thought processes

💛 Connect & Share

If this episode helped you see your day through a new lens, subscribe, rate, or share it with another parent who might need this gentle reminder: You’re already teaching. You’re already enough. Tag @TeachMeMama on social media and let us know your favorite everyday learning moment!

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Big emotions in little bodies can feel overwhelming, for them and for us. In this episode we dive into the foundations of emotional intelligence: naming feelings, co‑regulating, and creating a feelings‑rich environment. You’ll leave with practical tools, from calm‑down baskets to breathing games, that help children recognize and manage their emotions today while building lifelong empathy and resilience.

💡 Key Takeaways

1. Name it to tame it. Labeling emotions gives kids power over them.
2. Your calm is contagious. Co‑regulation precedes self‑regulation.
3. Normalize feelings daily. Charts, stories, and pretend play make emotions part of the landscape.
4. Use simple tools. Breathing games, weighted toys, and check‑ins turn theory into practice.
5. Progress is measured in tiny moments. Consistency—not perfection—builds emotional fluency.

🧡 Share the Love

If this episode helped you, please follow, rate, and review the show. Share it on social (tag @TeachMeMama) or send it to a friend who’s raising little feelers too. Your support helps other caregivers find this encouraging space.

Until next time: keep naming feelings, lending calm, and raising early learners with heart. 💛

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Discipline isn’t just about consequences, it’s about relationship. In this episode we unpack why children learn best when they feel safe, seen, and soothed first. You’ll discover how a connection‑first mindset turns meltdowns into teachable moments, builds emotional intelligence, and deepens the trust your child has in you. If you’ve ever wondered how to correct behavior without crushing a child’s spirit, this is the episode for you.

💡 Key Takeaways

1. Connection first, correction second. A regulated adult invites a child’s brain back online.
2. Behavior = communication. Look beneath the surface for unmet needs or big emotions.
3. Language matters. Tiny wording shifts (“gentle hands” vs. “stop that”) change the tone—and the outcome.
4. Repair heals. Owning your mistakes teaches children they can own theirs and still be loved.
5. Consistency grows trust. The more often you connect before you correct, the faster your child internalizes self‑regulation skills.

🧡 Share the Love

If this episode encouraged you, please follow, rate, and review the podcast. Screenshot and share it with a friend or on social (tag @TeachMeMama) so more caregivers can discover the power of connection‑based parenting.

Until next time—keep showing up with love, curiosity, and intention.

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What if you could transform everyday parenting moments into powerful lessons—without adding anything new to your to-do list? This episode of Raising Early Learners explores how teaching with intention isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence.

From modeling emotional regulation to finding lessons in the little things (like dishwashing and grocery runs), we’ll explore how to slow down and show up with purpose. Because your child is learning from you all the time, let’s make it count.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Your child is learning from you all the time.
• Intentional parenting means aligning daily actions with your values.
• You can teach in small moments, just by being present.
• Reflective questions nurture emotional growth and connection.
• Connection before correction builds trust and respect.

🧡 Listener Love:

If this episode inspired you, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Your support helps grow this community of mindful, heart-centered parents. ✨ Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.

Until next time: stay present, stay grounded, and keep raising early learners with heart. 💛

Episode 1: Big Emotions, Little Bodies | Saying “Yes” to Understanding

Why do toddlers melt down over tiny things? Why do preschoolers seem to feel everything so deeply?

In this episode, we explore what’s really going on beneath those big emotions, and how you can support your child with empathy, calm, and yes-minded strategies that build trust instead of tension.

You’ll learn:

• How early emotional development works
• Why meltdowns aren’t bad behavior
• What to say in the moment (and what not to)
• Easy-to-use “yes-minded phrases” that support regulation and connection

This episode is full of gentle reminders, practical tools, and encouragement for anyone raising or teaching young children. 💛

Next up: How to Set Boundaries Without Breaking Connection.

Did this episode speak to you? I’d love to hear from you! Tag me on Instagram or leave a review, it helps other families find the show and feel supported, too.

Thanks for being here. I’m so excited to grow with you. 💛 Until next time, let’s raise early learners, together.

Description: In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most relatable and patience-stretching parts of toddlerhood: potty training. This one is personal, raw, and real. From an enthusiastic start, to sickness, to setbacks—and finally, to letting go of the pressure and embracing progress over perfection—this is your gentle reminder that the journey isn’t linear, and that’s okay.

Whether you're knee-deep in potty training or anticipating it on the horizon, I hope this reflection offers encouragement and a breath of relief. You're not alone, and your pace is just right.

Key Takeaways:

• Potty training doesn’t follow a perfect schedule—and it’s not supposed to.
• Following your child’s lead creates trust and connection.
• Progress may look small, but it’s always meaningful.
• You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re growing—together.

💛 Stay Connected: If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a fellow mama, grandma, or caregiver who could use a dose of grace today. ✨ Subscribe on YouTube, follow on Facebook, and join me on Patreon for exclusive content and support.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe—it’s totally free and helps more mamas find this safe, encouraging space.

Until next time, Keep reflecting. Keep growing. And give yourself grace.

Description: In this heartfelt episode, we explore one of those quiet, everyday moments that gently opens your eyes to just how much toddlers truly understand. What began as a simple act—fixing a leaky sippy cup—became a powerful reminder that even the tiniest voices notice care, receive help, and express gratitude in the most sincere ways.

✨ Toddlers may not always have the right words or perfect timing, but they feel deeply, watch closely, and often know more than we think.

Whether you're in the middle of the messy toddler years or reflecting on them from afar, this episode invites you to slow down and see your little one with fresh eyes.

Key Takeaways:

• Toddlers are more emotionally aware than we often realize.
• Even small acts of care are felt—and remembered.
• Teaching doesn't always require words—our actions speak volumes.
• Slowing down helps us notice the depth in everyday moments.

✨ Let’s Stay Connected: If this episode spoke to your heart, please consider sharing it with another mama who could use a little encouragement today. 💛 Subscribe on YouTube, follow on Facebook, and join me on Patreon for bonus content and more reflective mama moments.

🔔 Hit "like" and subscribe—it’s free and helps other mamas find this space of gentle reflection.

Until next time, Be gentle with yourself— You’re doing better than you think.

Welcome to Raising Early Learners, a new podcast series from the Teach Me, Mama podcast, created for parents, caregivers, and educators of little ones aged 0 to 5.

In this pilot episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to share a bit about who I am, why I’m so passionate about early childhood, and what you can expect from this podcast moving forward.

Whether you’re raising a toddler, teaching preschoolers, or just trying to make sense of those big feelings and tiny voices, this space was made for you. 💛

• My background as an early childhood specialist and mama
• Why early learning is so much more than ABCs and 123s
• What inspired this series (and what I hope you get from it!)
• A sneak peek at what’s coming next: our first full episode, Big Emotions, Little Bodies

• ✨ Grab your Reflection Journal + Yes-Minded Parenting Cheat Sheet in the Patreon Shop

• 🎧 Listen to Episode 1: Big Emotions, Little Bodies

• 📲 Follow along on Instagram: @TeachMeMama

Did this episode speak to you? I’d love to hear from you! Tag me on Instagram or leave a review, it helps other families find the show and feel supported, too.

Thanks for being here. I’m so excited to grow with you. 💛 Until next time, let’s raise early learners, together.

Description: Setting boundaries with young children can feel like walking a tightrope—balancing love and leadership, connection and correction. In this episode, we dive into how to hold firm boundaries without breaking the bond you have with your child. Because here’s the truth: boundaries aren’t the enemy of connection. They’re the foundation of it.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, this episode gives you the tools to set limits with empathy, structure, and confidence—while protecting the heart of your relationship.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Boundaries are acts of love, not punishment.
• Lead with empathy to reduce power struggles.
• Choices offer autonomy within structure.
• Consistent connection makes hard moments easier to navigate.

🧡 Try These Daily Connection Rituals:

• 10 minutes of uninterrupted child-led play
• A silly morning handshake
• Storytime snuggles
• Eye contact and affirmations at drop-off

These small moments help fill your child’s emotional cup, so they’re more resilient and cooperative when boundaries arise.

📣 Spread the Love:

If this episode helped you, subscribe and share it with a fellow parent, caregiver, or educator. You’re doing important work—and your presence matters more than perfection.

🔔 Follow us on your favorite podcast platform, and don’t forget to leave a review if this episode resonated with you!

Until next time, stay grounded, stay kind, and keep raising early learners with heart. 💛

Exclusive Mama Interview with Rachel Madala, a mother of two, who shares her experiences and insights on the journey of motherhood. They discuss the challenges of parenting, the importance of routines, and the need for self-care. Rachel emphasizes that everything is a phase, and they both reflect on the significance of asking for help and cherishing the fleeting moments of childhood. The conversation highlights the importance of community and connection among mothers, as well as Rachel's work in podcast management.

• Find Rachel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-madala/

Takeaways:

• Parenting can be more challenging than expected.
• Celebrating small wins in parenting is essential.
• Everything in parenting is a phase, both good and bad.
• Establishing routines helps children thrive.
• Self-care is crucial for being a better parent.
• Asking for help is not a sign of failure.
• Cherish the moments with your children; they grow fast.
• Connect with other parents who understand your journey.
• It's okay to let go of household chores for quality time.
• Rachel's work in podcast management helps others share their stories.