If bedtime feels like a nightly battle of endless requests — more water, more hugs, more everything — this episode is for you.

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Why separation at bedtime triggers anxiety for toddlers

How connection, not control, helps kids settle

5 simple ways to fill your child’s connection cup

What to do when your toddler is wired and wild before sleep

How to co-regulate and end bedtime battles for good

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In this bite-sized episode, we’re cutting through the confusion around potty training readiness.

👉 Big idea: Readiness = willing + able. But the best way to know? Gently start prepping and see how your child responds.

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Struggling with toddler resistance? This episode breaks down why your child says "no" to everything and how to work with their natural instincts instead of against them.

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In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares powerful lessons learned from years on the soccer sidelines with her daughter.

These stories reveal how resilience, character, and determination are built—and how parents can support their kids in growing these essential life skills.

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Kids don’t need to be “tough.” They need simple tools that build an inner voice: I can handle this. I can try again.

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares quick, doable ways to grow resilience in everyday moments—no shaming, no lectures.

Why mistakes are teachers (and how to respond in the moment)

How to praise effort so kids keep trying

Small, real responsibilities that build capability

A parent mindset that supports bounce-back without push or pressure

Simple scripts you can use today:

“Oops, it spilled—good thing we know how to clean it up together.”

“You kept trying until it worked. That’s persistence.”

Offer one real job: carry napkins, match socks, pour the dog’s kibble.

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The ⁠Toddlers Made Easy⁠ online course gives you simple, 5-minute-a-day strategies to handle every tricky toddler moment with confidence and connection. Start transforming your parenting journey today!

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Does your toddler scream for only Mommy or refuse to let Daddy help at bedtime? You’re not alone—and it’s not a sign you’re doing something wrong. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why toddlers play favorites, what it really means (hint: it’s about control, not love), and how to handle it without taking it personally.

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Why rejection actually shows trust

How to respond when your toddler insists on “just one parent”

Four practical strategies to manage parental preferences with confidence and calm

✨ Parenting doesn’t have to feel like a competition—listen in and find out how to navigate this tricky stage with empathy and ease.

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In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, Dr. Cathryn dives into one of the most transformative shifts in parenting: seeing your child not as a problem to fix, but as a person to guide.

Discover how a "Big-Hearted Interpretation" can help you reframe challenging toddler behaviors—from tantrums to hitting—and respond with clarity, empathy, and confidence.

Dr. Cathryn shares real-life examples, like the sandbox meltdown and hitting at daycare, to show how understanding your child’s developmental stage can change everything.

Plus, she offers three practical principles to help you pause, support, and truly see the person behind the behavior.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, overwhelmed, or unsure how to handle those big toddler emotions, this episode is for you.

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Learn 3 simple ways to help your toddler feel valued—and watch kindness, confidence, and cooperation grow.

When toddlers feel valued—not just loved, but truly valued—they naturally grow into kind, generous, and helpful kids. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares three simple strategies to help your child feel like an important part of the family:

Small moments of genuine attention

Real jobs that let them contribute

Honoring big feelings, even when they’re messy

You’ll walk away with practical tools to build your toddler’s confidence and resilience in the everyday chaos of family life.

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Why does “no” stop working with toddlers—and what should you say instead?

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn breaks down why “no” becomes background noise, what to say that actually works, and how small language shifts can transform power struggles into cooperation.

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Why toddlers tune out “no”

Simple swaps that get better results

Real-life examples you can use today

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