Celebrating 10k Downloads on Toddler Toolkit: Top Episodes, Advice and Mic Drop Moments!

Welcome to a special celebration episode of the Toddler Toolkit podcast! We've hit 10,000 downloads and we're diving into the most downloaded episodes of all time to help you navigate toddlerhood.
 
✨Join the Toddler Mom Community, and Share your Toddler Wins and Struggles!
✨Read the blog and get Notes from the Show!

 We'll also share the top six mic drop moments from our guests, filled with humor and insights to make your parenting journey smoother. Shout outs to our top listener locations and heartfelt thanks to our amazing listeners. Join us for this special milestone and get ready for some great takeaways!

Top Episodes: 🎧 Top Toddler Toolkit Episodes (Most Downloaded of All Time)-Click the Links to Listen!

1. Handling the "No" Phase: How to Get Your Toddler to Listen Without a Battle
Do you feel like you're going to lose your cool if you hear your toddler shout, "NO!" one more time? Here's how to navigate the resistance phase without constant battles.

2. Navigating Meltdowns: When Toddlers Don’t Get What They Want
Why do toddlers melt down even after getting what they asked for—or flip-flop between yes and no? This episode breaks down their brain wiring and how to guide them through it.

3. Toddlerhood: Navigating 18 Months to 2 ½ Years
A big-picture look at what’s happening developmentally and emotionally during this stage—plus how to respond in ways that support growth and reduce chaos.

4. 5 Common Pitfalls of Toddler Boundaries and How to Avoid Them
Boundaries are helpful—but not magic. Learn the common ways they backfire and what to do instead to see real behavior change.

The Insightful and FUNNY Mic Drop Moments:
💬 “Your body deserves healing, not just surviving.”
– Clare Samol & Heather Thompson, Healing Your Body After Baby

💬 “You are not failing. You’re in the messy middle of figuring out what works for your family.”
– Taylor Greenberg, From Books to Breakthroughs: The Parenting Advice That Changed My Life

💬 “Feeding isn’t just about the bottle or breast—it’s about identity, overwhelm, and feeling seen as a mother.”
– Roxie Alsruhe, Breast Milk, Bottles & Burnout: Surviving Baby Feeding Overwhelm

The Most Memorable and Insightful Mic Drop Moments:

💬 “Sleep battles are rarely about sleep—they’re about trust and transitions.”
– Jensine Casey, My Toddler Isn’t Napping and Not Comfortable Being Alone to Fall Asleep

💬 “Play tells us everything. If a child is throwing, lining up, or crashing toys—there’s always a story behind it.”
– Ruth Vercoe, From Throwing to Lining Up: What Your Child’s Play Is Really Telling You

💬 “Rest isn’t the absence of noise—it’s the presence of safety.”
– Jonathan Martinez, End Bedtime Battles: One Shift to Reclaim Your Evenings

00:00 Welcome to the Celebration Episode!
00:48 Reflecting on the Podcast's Growth
01:49 Top Cities and Countries Tuning In
02:43 Most Downloaded Episodes Revealed
02:55 Handling the No Phase
03:46 Navigating Toddler Meltdowns
04:40 Toddlerhood: 18 Months to 2.5 Years
06:02 Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Toddler Boundaries
07:30 Top Mic Drop Moments: Humor and Insights
21:07 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!

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Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Happy Toddler, Confident Parent Cohort and Course.  You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!

Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children.

• Grab the  The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast
• Check out the Transform Tantrums: A Listening Toddler In 7 Days mini-course!
• Join the Toddler Mom Community
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