Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

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  A Tantrum Is Just A Toddler Acting Their Age 05.08.2026 10min

  Dr. Cathryn shares a cringeworthy tantrum moment from her own parenting years and the perspective shift that changed how she responds to big feelings. Learn what's really happening in your little kid's brain during a meltdown, the PREP method for preventing tantrums before they start, and the common mistake loving parents make when responding to one. Toddlers Made Easy online course Potty Training Made Easy online course The Big-Hearted Sleep Solution mini-class Toddlers Made Easy book ...
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  Grandparent Start Kit 29.07.2026 8min

  Parenting has changed a lot over the years. That can leave grandparents wondering why today's parents make some of the choices they do. This episode explains the thinking behind many of those approaches so families can better understand and support one another. We'll cover: • Why some children are not expected to hug or kiss relatives • What body autonomy means • The purpose of a "no thank you" bowl at mealtimes • Why some families serve dessert with dinner • How today's parents approach tant...
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  How You Might Be Making Toddler Hitting Worse (Without Realizing It) 22.07.2026 8min

  Your toddler just hit their sibling—again—and your instinct is to react: “That’s not nice!” “Say sorry!” “Go to your room!” Totally understandable. But here’s what most parents don’t realize: 👉 Hitting is rarely about being “bad.” It’s a sign your child is overwhelmed and doesn’t yet have the skills to cope. In this episode, we cover: 🧠 Why toddlers hit, push, or bite 🚫 What common responses can actually make things worse 🔁 How to respond in a way that teaches better behavior ove...
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  Help Your Toddler Feel Loved When The New Baby Arrives 15.07.2026 10min

  Bringing home a new baby can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming for your older child. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares simple, practical ways to help your toddler feel secure, included, and deeply loved as your family grows. You'll learn how to prepare your child before the baby arrives, ease jealousy, strengthen your bond through everyday connection, and respond to big feelings with confidence. If you're looking for more support, check out the Toddlers Made Easy cours...
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  How To Stop Sleeping In Your Child's Room Without Hurting Your Connection 08.07.2026 9min

  Helping your child fall asleep without you doesn't have to mean tears, guilt, or leaving them to figure it out alone. In this episode, I share why sleeping in your child's room often starts as a temporary solution but quietly becomes the new normal. You'll learn why these bedtime patterns become so hard to change, why waiting rarely solves the problem, and how small, gentle changes can help your child build independent sleep skills while protecting your connection. In this episode, y...
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  How to Stop Your Toddler's 2am Wakeups for Good 01.07.2026 10min

  Is your toddler waking up at 2 AM (again)? Instead of repeating “Go back to bed,” try this big-hearted, research-backed approach that helps your child feel safe and stay in bed — without tears or power struggles. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why toddlers wake at night ✅ A comforting strategy that builds self-soothing skills ✅ How to introduce a “Midnight Helper” stuffed animal ✅ What to say (and not say) during wake-ups It’s simple. It’s powerful. And you can start tonight. ✨...
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  What To Do When Your Child Bites (please don't bite back) 24.06.2026 17min

  Biting is one of the behaviors that worries parents most. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why little kids bite, why "biting back" isn't the answer, and what to do instead. You'll learn: • Why toddlers and young children bite • What biting is really telling you about your child • Why punishment often misses the root cause • Three simple steps to handle biting in the moment • Five ways to prevent biting before it happens • How to teach the skills that make biting unnecessary ...
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  Potty Training Without Power Struggles: The big-hearted approach to helping kids use the potty 17.06.2026 9min

  Potty training doesn't have to involve battles, pressure, or regret. In this episode, Today, I'm sharing the Big-Hearted Approach to Potty Training, a method that helps children build body awareness, confidence, and independence without sacrificing their dignity. Learn why pressure often backfires and what to do instead. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why pushing harder often creates more resistance • How to build body awareness instead of relying on reminders • Why ownership help...
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  Little Kid Night Wakings: A Kinder, Smarter Fix That Actually Works 10.06.2026 9min

  If your toddler is creeping into your room at 1am, 3am — or both — this episode is for you. Dr. Cathryn shares a simple, no-cry strategy that helped Katie sleep through the night in just one week, and gave Cecil's family a way into bedtime that finally felt collaborative instead of combative. Middle-of-the-night wake-ups are biologically normal — the goal isn't to stop your child from waking, it's to help them comfortably drift back to sleep without coming to find you.The Big-Hearted...
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  You're Not Raising A Problem, You're Raising A Person 03.06.2026 7min

  Why do little kids melt down over things that seem so small? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares one mindset shift that can completely change the way you respond to tantrums, resistance, aggression, and emotional outbursts. When you stop seeing your child as “the problem” and start seeing the skills they’re still developing, parenting becomes calmer, clearer, and far more connected. This episode will help you hold boundaries without chipping away at your child’s confidence or dignity...
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  How To Stop Making Tantrums Worse 27.05.2026 8min

  In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares the biggest mistake parents make during tantrums and why trying to reason, explain, or “fix” the meltdown too quickly often makes things worse. Through a personal story from her years as a pediatrician and mom, she explains what’s really happening inside a child’s brain during a tantrum and how a calmer, big-hearted response helps children build emotional regulation over time, without chipping away at their dignity or self-esteem. • Why tantrums of...
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  The Unbreakable Connection: Helping Kids Feel Close When You’re Apart 20.05.2026 8min

  Your little one is missing you. Maybe it's daycare drop-off. Maybe it's 2 am. Maybe it's a sleepover at Nana's with a lot of very loud feelings. This episode is about the simple things that make separation easier — not just in the hard moments, but all the time. Dr. Cathryn shares the 10-second ritual she uses with her own granddaughter, plus four practical tools to help little kids carry the feeling of connection with them wherever they go. You'll learn: A simple breath-and-kiss rit...
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  Help, My Kid Won't Poop on the Potty! (Here's Why — and What to Do) 13.05.2026 12min

  Your little kid pees on the potty just fine — but when it comes to poop? Diaper only, thank you very much. You haven't done anything wrong. This is one of the most common potty-training hiccups, affecting 20–25% of little kids. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn breaks down exactly why it happens and what actually helps. You'll learn: The real reason most kids resist (hint: it's fear, not stubbornness)What to say — and what not to say Simple ways to make the potty feel safer and less over...
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  The Secret To Shorter, Fewer, and Less Intense Tantrums 06.05.2026 10min

  Ever feel like your toddler’s tantrums come out of nowhere—and take forever to end? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, Dr. Cathryn shares a big-hearted, science-backed approach to handling tantrums that actually works. RESOURCES: I’m running a short class for exhausted parents who want more sleep (without cry-it-out). Want the details? TAP HERE Order my book ⁠⁠Toddlers Made Easy ⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Toddlers Made Easy online course Potty Training Made Easy onli...
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  Catch Them Being 'Good' The Big-Hearted Way to Encourage Positive Behavior 29.04.2026 5min

  The 5:1 rule is one of the most practical tools a parent can have — and it's simpler than you think. Originally researched by psychologist John Gottman in marriages, the principle maps directly onto parenting: for every correction, aim for five positive interactions first. Not a tally. Just an intention to tip the balance toward warmth. In this episode, we cover: Why your relationship with your child works like a bank accountHow our negativity bias works against us as parents — and h...
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  Stuck in the Potty Training Start-Stop Loop? Here's What to Do Differently 22.04.2026 7min

  Are you stuck in the potty training start-stop loop? You try, it falls apart, you stop — and now you're dreading starting again. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why potty battles happen, why your first attempt wasn't a failure, and how one simple shift can change everything. In this episode: Why kids push back against potty training (it's not stubbornness)The real reason accidents happen more than you thinkKyle's story — and the one change that made all the differenceHow to rei...
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  (REPLAY) Why Toddlers Misbehave: Your Toddler Isn’t Bad — Their Brain Is Developing 15.04.2026 11min

  Being a toddler is tough—and parenting one can feel just as hard. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn breaks down why toddlers struggle with impulse control, what’s really behind their behavior, and how to respond in ways that actually work. You’ll learn how to guide—not punish—using simple, developmentally-smart strategies that reduce chaos and build cooperation. What You’ll Learn: Why toddler impulsivity is normal (not “bad behavior”)How to prevent challenges before they startWhy superv...
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  (REPLAY) Get Kids to Listen — No Yelling Required 08.04.2026 11min

  Every parent hits a breaking point. Here's how to stop before you get there. In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, Dr. Cathryn shares three simple steps to stay calm — even when your toddler is pushing every button you have. What You'll Learn: ✔ Why toddlers don't listen (and how to work with their development, not against it) ✔ The real reason parents snap — and it's not just about your toddler's behavior ✔ 3 practical steps to keep your cool when you feel triggered ✔ A bonus t...
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  Why Your Toddler Refuses the Potty (And What Helps) 01.04.2026 11min

  Potty pushback doesn't mean you're doing it wrong — it means your toddler is doing exactly what toddlers do. In this episode, we dig into why resistance happens and what actually works to move through it. Potty resistance is developmentally normal. Toddlers are hardwired to seek control, and the bathroom is one of the few places they have it — once you understand that, the pushback stops feeling personal.More pressure almost always makes things worse. The stories of Chelsea and Eli s...
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  End Overnight Toddler Wake Ups 25.03.2026 10min

  Is your toddler waking multiple times a night and ending up in your bed? You're not alone — and more importantly, it's fixable. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn breaks down the real reason most toddlers wake at night (hint: it's not to drive you crazy), and what you can do to help them sleep through — gently and without the tears. You'll learn: The sleep cycle science that explains why toddlers wake — and why how they fall asleep matters so muchThe "pillow and blanket" analogy that final...