Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids

November 14, 2023

Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 89

3 Tips for When Holidays Disrupt Your Family's Routines and Schedules

In this episode, Cara discusses the significance of maintaining routines and schedules during the holiday season, highlighting the potential stress and anxiety disruptions can cause, particularly for children. She addresses the challenges of travel and introducing new energy into the household, emphasizing the importance of proactive planning, providing specific information, and involving the children in the problem-solving process.

Need a little more support this holiday season? Book your complimentary connection call and learn how Cara can help you transform the toddler years, together.

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life.

While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. 

Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world?

Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey!

November 9, 2023

Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 88

The Connective Power of Parent Child Massage Sessions with Khyati Desai Selztzer

In this episode, Cara welcomes Khyati Desai Seltzer, internationally certified infant massage instructor and girl mom x2, to discuss the power of baby massage. Khyati believes baby massage to be transformative and helps bring more calm, bonding, and better health for families. She's also generously offering her Holistic Baby Massage Course.

Looking for a private, free community of like-minded conscious, collaborative mamas? Join us in the Virtual Village ⁠here⁠ and we'll transform the toddler years together!

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life.

While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. 

Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world?

Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey!

November 7, 2023

Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 87

My Toddler's Behavior is Out of Control. Do We Need to Get Them Tested?

In this episode, Cara dives deep into the topic of behavioral testing, sharing the importance of allowing our kids to be who they are and supporting them as they grow into opportunities to navigate for themselves.

Struggling and looking for one on one parenting coaching? Want to discover who your child is, who you are as a parent, and how you can anchor into a strong relationship? Book a free call with me to see how we can work together to transform the toddler years.

Dealing with toddler meltdowns? Want to manage your own triggers better so you can help calm your child faster? Download the ⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Parents Managing Toddler Meltdowns⁠⁠, audio files included!

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life.

While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach.

Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world?

Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ w⁠⁠ww.caratyrrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey!

November 2, 2023

Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 86

Follow Your Creative Path! Reawaken Your Imagination with Melissa Llarena

In this episode, Cara welcomes Melissa Llarena, who is on a mission to help encourage, embolden, and empower moms by teaching them how to reawaken the power of their imagination and apply a more playful approach to navigating life's hurdles.

Melissa is a mom of three, brings a decade of experience working for Fortune top 50 brands and has over a decade as a solopreneur. Melissa's latest book Fertile Imagination: A Guide for Stretching Every Mom’s Superpower for Maximum Impact is now available on Amazon. Be sure to follow her on Instagram too!

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life.

While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. 

Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world?

Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey!

October 31, 2023

Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 85

Grandparents as Caregivers? Embrace your Kids' Conscious Parenting Strategies!

In this episode, Cara shares how we can help grandparents and caregivers understand our conscious parenting choices.

Ready for a little grounding, mama? Take a few minutes and enjoy a Grounding Mama Meditation for those hard days. Find it on Spotify or on Apple Itunes if you prefer.

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life.

While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach.

Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world?

Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ w⁠⁠ww.caratyrrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey!

October 26, 2023

Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 84

Overcoming Childhood Trauma - Intentional ReParenting to Break Generational Cycles with Robyn Lynne

This episode, Cara welcomes Robyn Lynne, to discuss overcoming childhood trauma. Robyn is a mom on a mission to serve and inspire women to live a life they LOVE by embracing their bravery and taking action in pursuit of their dreams. She accomplishes this through her Coaching, Community and Podcast, Embrace Your Bravery. Connect with Robyn on Instagram.

Dealing with toddler meltdowns? Want to manage your own triggers better so you can help calm your child faster? Download the ⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Mamas Managing Toddler Meltdowns⁠, audio files included!

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life.

While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach.

Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world?

Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ w⁠ww.caratyrrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey!

October 24, 2023

Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 83

In this episode, Cara discusses the importance of holding space for your child's emotions during Halloween. Fear doesn't have to hold you back from enjoying the spooky fun.

Join the free, private Virtual Village community of like-minded conscious, collaborative mamas here. We'll transform the toddler years together!

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life.

While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. 

Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world?

Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠begin your Collaborative Parenting journey!

October19, 2023

Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 82

Setting Healthy Screentime Boundaries with Meredith DePaolo

In this episode, Cara welcomes Meredith DePaolo, who realized she wasn't the only parent feeling challenged by devices when her own children struggled when it was time to come off line.

Meredith is a mom of two girls, a Yale grad and a TV producer and journalist who has worked around the world for CBS News, CBS Sports, Bloomberg, and HBO Sports. She is also the Co-Founder of Carrots & Cake, a parental control learning app that supports parents as they try to give their kids a healthy and balanced approach to the digital world. Use the special TTTY Podcast promo code TODDLERYEARS for 60 days of complimentary access to Carrots & Cake⁠ and be sure to find Meredith on LinkedIn.

Feeling overwhelmed and in survival mode with toddlerhood? Schedule a ⁠Complimentary Connection Call⁠ with Cara to see how she can help you turn tantrums into teachable moments!

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life.

While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. 

Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world?

Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.caratyrrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey!

October 17, 2023

Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 81

My Kids Don't Want to go to Preschool! What Do I Do?

In this episode, Cara discusses how to handle when kids don't want to go to school or daycare. She shares how even when it's hard, telling the truth sets us up for success. Parenting with love and having strategies to use help in these situations!

Join the free, private Virtual Village community of like-minded conscious, collaborative mamas ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. We'll transform the toddler years together!

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life.

While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. 

Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world?

Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey!

October 12, 2023

Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 80

Raising Kids Who Don't See Color - Anti Racist Parenting Tips with Temi Adamolekun

In this week’s guest episode, Cara welcomes Temi Adamolekun to discuss anti-racist parenting. Originally from Nigeria, Temi grew up in England, and now lives in San Francisco with her husband and son, running her own communications agency. She has written essays on topics such as anti-racist parenting and the importance of Black protagonists in children’s books.

Get your copy of Temi’s book “Your Special Voice”, a book to inspire young readers to use their own special voice to make a difference in the world, on ⁠Amazon⁠. You can also find Temi on ⁠Instagram⁠.

Dealing with toddler meltdowns? Want to manage your own triggers better so you can help calm your child faster? Download the 5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Mamas Managing Toddler Meltdowns, audio files included!

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life.

While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach.

Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world?

Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.caratyrrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey!