Transforming The Toddler Years-A Conscious Parenting Podcast Turning Tantrums into Teachable Moments

Feel like you're always worried about your child? You're not alone.

In this episode I discuss the common fear we all share in parenting. I emphasize that as difficult as it is, at times we need to step back as parents, let our kids practice resilient action and give them opportunities to practice resilient thinking.

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How powerful is positive self talk for kids?

Lauren Chaitoff joins me to talk about Yogi Bean’s playful approach. She highlights that yoga is more than just a physical practice—it promotes positive self-talk with “I Am” statements that result in stress reduction, mental and emotional regulation.

Lauren Chaitoff, founder and chief visionary officer of Yogi Beans, author, and pioneer in children’s yoga. Yogi Beans is a renowned chi...

How do you feel when you hear the words "peer pressure"?

In this episode, I talk about the negatives and positives of peer pressure. I discuss that the environment you choose and the people you choose to be around affects you and your children.

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Do you think about what's happening inside your child's belly and with their gut health?

Madeline Lauf joins me today to talk about children's gut health, improving children’s microbiomes and so much more!

Madeline Lauf is the founder and CEO of Begin Health, a company focused on children’s digestive health through prebiotic supplements. Check out all of her products and follow her on Instagram too!

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What is the difference between a parent coach and a parent educator?

In this episode, I discuss the difference between being a parent coach and a parent educator, and the roles I fulfill. I share how I can help you get to the root of who you are as a parent, meet you where you are, shine a light on where you want to be, and then guide you to get there.

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Relationship different after having kids?

Jen Lumanlan from Your Parenting Mojo joins me to talk about how our relationship with our partner shifts after baby. We talk about how we often feel frustration, anger and resentment towards our partner when our needs are not met, and how to resolve this.

Jen Lumanlan MS, MEd hosts the Your Parenting Mojo podcast, is author of Parenting Beyond Power: How to Use Connection and Colla...

We all make mistakes in this world and are challenged by the ability to stay true to our morals and values all the time. So, how do we talk to our children when they lie?

In this episode, I share a story of child who lied to me and the need to use our words to help little humans start to build trust within themselves, a little self-forgiveness and a feeling that the next time they will make a different decision.  

I share that we nee...

Feeling fatigued and don't know what to do, mama?

Diane Manser from Teaching is Emotional joins me in this episode to share her journey from emotional fatigue to personal empowerment. She shares mindset shifts and methods to empowerment we can all use. We also discuss the purpose of gratitude and joy in our lives and how these tools can shift our mindset to healing.

Diane is a teacher of 19 years; author; founder: Teaching is Emotio...

How do you talk to your toddler when they meltdown? What can we say to hold space for our littles in the moment?

In this episode, I share how to talk to kids during a tantrum. I talk about what to say and how to speak when your toddler is falling apart.

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Have you ever thought, 'what is my child thinking'?!

Wendy Gossett joins me to talk about brain wiring and what parts of children's brain light up and make them act the way they do. We talk about how knowing your child’s brain wiring will help give you new focus to see their strengths that may seem like weaknesses, a new framework for setting realistic expectations and a new way to forecast for their future development!

Wendy has a M...

Toddler having trouble sharing?

In this re-release, I'm talking about cycles of sharing toddlers go through, why toddlers have trouble sharing and my number one strategy to try to help them learn this skill!

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April 1, 2025

Episode 233

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Looking for fun ways to practice early language skills?

Alaine Jacobs from Raising Deaf Kids joins me to talk about how to practice language skills in a fun, play based way. She shares that practicing language skills at home doesn't have to be complicated or take up a lot of time . She also emphasizes that there are a variety of language options and which option you decide on depends on what works for your child. Alaine is a...

Need help on how to manage your toddler's massive meltdown? Listen now!

In this re-release episode, I share some magic on managing meltdowns when our littles are overwhelmed and falling apart. I also help you learn how navigating meltdowns doesn't have to be a mitigation or a power struggle.

Download my free 5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Parents Managing Toddler Meltdowns to help keep yourself stay calmer in the moment.

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Help! New baby coming and I don't know how to prepare my older child!

In this episode, Hannah and Kelty from Right From the Start join me to talk about how to support older siblings when a new baby is introduced. This includes giving kids information and showing them how their lives will change once a new baby comes home.

Hannah & Kelty are twins, coaches and speakers behind the parenting movement Upbringing. Certifi...

How do toddlers really feel when you force them to say sorry?

In this episode, I talk about what happens when we force toddlers to say sorry. I emphasize the importance of helping kids identify and own their emotions. I also stress that it is our job as parents and caregivers to hold space for our kids.

Ready to work and upgrade your parenting skillsets?

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Children's author Sasha Saidman joins me in this episode to share her personal story of adoption and her views on embracing change, pursuing happiness and filling life with joy.

Check out Sasha's books and more of her work here: https://www.sashasaidman.com/

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How intentional are you with the language you are using with your child?

In this episode, I talk about how conscious parenting is about being aware of the energy you bring to an interaction, the words you bring to the conversation and the meaning behind them- both how you intend and how they are received. I emphasize that there are words that build up identity and words that break down identity.

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Want to embrace emotional intelligence on your conscious parenting journey?

Micaela Passeri joins me today to talk about how emotions lead us to everything we do, the top 3 emotions that trip us up in life and emotional ninja hacks to manage these emotions.Micaela is a 6-time Award Winning Emotional Intelligence Business Strategist, Coach, International Speaker, Best Selling Author and Community Leader with over 20 years of expe...

Ever heard yourself say that your child was "just born that way"?

In this episode, I'm discussing the differences between traits and characteristics. I explain that characteristics are skills that can be learned and how this relates to our children and encouraging them to grow and learn.

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