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Why do toddlers have tantrums? And how can we respond to big emotions without losing our cool or damaging the connection we're working so hard to build?In this episode of Tiny humans. BIG growth, we're looking at toddler tantrums through a different lens: one that moves beyond the behavior to understand the developing tiny human underneath it.Because sometimes, what looks like defiance is actually frustration. What looks like stubbornness is a growing desire for independence. And what looks like an overreaction may be a tiny human struggling with something they don't yet have the language or skills to manage on their own.IN THIS EPISODE, WE'LL EXPLORE:- Why toddler tantrums and meltdowns happen from a developmental perspective- How the developing brain affects toddler emotional regulation- Why toddler independence and frustration can collide- How to validate your toddler's emotions while still holding firm boundaries- Practical strategies for how to handle toddler tantrums with connection, confidence, and compassion- Why understanding toddler behavior can change the way we see and respond to our childrenYou don't have to eliminate every tantrum to be a good parent. Instead, we can learn to look beyond the behavior, recognize the developmental needs underneath it, and support our children through it as they gradually build the skills they need to successfully navigate the world.A QUESTION TO TAKE WITH YOU:The next time your toddler has a meltdown, pause and ask yourself: What is my child having a hard time with right now?That simple shift can change the way you see them in the moment, and impact the way you respond.ABOUT THE SHOW:Mia is a Montessori-certified infant and toddler educator and the host of Tiny humans. BIG growth., a show dedicated to the research, philosophy, and daily practice of raising children ages zero to three with respect and understanding at the center.

Drawing on her Montessori training and years of hands-on experience raising three children of her now, Mia brings a grounded expertise-driven approach to some of early parenthood's most challenging questions.

Her work is built on one core belief: children under three are whole people, now. Infants and toddlers are capable, aware, and deserving of the same respect we'd offer anyone else. Mia's mission is to change the way the world views infants and toddlers, because when we see people differently, we treat people differently.

Mia lives with her husband and their three children, ages 5, 7, and 10. When she's not recording, you'll find her applying everything she teaches to her own noisy, imperfect, and deeply loved household. And when she's not "momming" at full speed, she's curled up with a good book, outdoors with her family, or on the mat doing yoga or Pilates. ❤️ Subscribe for more conversations about infant and toddler development, emotional regulation, connection, and real motherhood.💬 Let's connect: What other challenges or topics would you like to explore? Share in the comments, and we can start the conversation. You're not alone in this.#ToddlerTantrums #ToddlerDevelopment #HybridParenting

How motherhood, Montessori, and the first three years changed the way I see children. | Meet MiaWhat if the way we view babies and toddlers changes the way we parent them?Welcome to Tiny Humans BIG Growth -- a show for parents who want to understand their babies and toddlers more deeply, not simply manage their behavior.I'm Mia Wilson, A Montessori-certified infant/todder, 0-3 educator, and mom of three. For years, I've studied what is happening inside a child's mind and body during those first three years of life. But becoming a mother myself changed the way I understood that knowledge.I began to see something that has become the heart of this show:The way we see our babies and toddlers impacts the way we treat them. So when we learn to see them as whole people now, rather than people in training, we treat them with the dignity and respect they so deserve. In this first episode, I'll share my journey into Montessori and early childhood education, what motherhood has taught me about raising three very different children, and the shift that changed the way I see tiny humans, and ultimately transformed the way I parent.This isn't a show about perfect parenting or having all the answers. It's about understanding what's happening beneath the behavior, finding intentional ways to respond, and creating deeper connection in the ordinary moments of family life.Because when we change the way we see our children, we can change the way we respond to them. And when we respond differently, we can change the experience of childhood -- one small moment at a time.Subscribe to Tiny Humans BIG Growth for conversations about infant/toddler development, Montessori parenting, research behind topics like tantrums, attachment, independence, communication, boundaries, and real motherhood. Small moments. Big milestones. Real motherhood.

Welcome to Tiny Humans. Big Growth. This is a podcast for parents raising children ages 0-3 who want more than tips — they want to understand what's actually happening in their child's mind and body, and how to respond with confidence.

I'm Mia, a Montessori-certified infant/toddler educator and mom of three (5, 7, and 10). My work is grounded in one core belief: children under three are not people-in-training. They are whole people, right now — capable, aware, and deserving of respect.

Here, we explore the real research and the day-to-day practice behind topics like tantrums, attachment, development, and the identity shifts of early parenthood.

This podcast will offer a steady, informed voice. Not opinion or judgement. A framework, built on training and lived experience, that helps you raise your child with clarity and connection from the very start.