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TODDLERS! From Byron Bay, Australia to Connecticut: Cara Zelas is an early childhood educator and parent. In this episode, Lina and Cara talk all things toddlers when it comes to behavior and emotional development. 

Topics covered: 

• What is a toddler? 
• What is going on in toddler brains? 
• How parents can best support their toddlers
• How parents can help toddlers regulate their emotions
• Methods of discipline 
• Screen time
• Encouraging independent play
• Big World of Little Dude 

Big World of Little Dude has great free activities for caretakers to do in the classroom, homeschool, or kitchen table.

Connect with Cara on Instagram: @worldoflittledude

Cara Zelas is an early childhood educator, who received a Bachelor of Media Communications and Bachelor of Elementary Education Degrees (Macquarie University, Sydney) as well as an Early Childhood Montessori Certification (West Side Montessori School, New York). Cara is in the process of completing a Master of Education (Charles Sturt University, Sydney). Cara is a parent of two children, Grace and Theodore. Little Dude has taught Cara and countless children that being kind to others is contagious.

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