Infant Experience with Early Pain and the Toddler Years

Put an end to the mealtime meltdowns! As parents of young toddlers, we all know how stressful and frustrating mealtime can often be. Between bargaining with our toddlers to eat their food, cleaning up the constant messes, and navigating tiresome tantrums, we're often left wondering if it'll ever get easier. Add in the holiday season and it's enough to make any parent want to throw in the towel. But, fortunately, there is hope!Come join the conversation as Heather and her guest, Nicole Cruz, dive into the nuances of toddler nutrition. A registered dietician and mama of three, Nicole specializes in child and family nutrition, helping families make mealtime more meaningful and leaving out the stress. Tune in to learn some key tips for starting healthy eating habits today! Connect with Nicole over in her Facebook Group or on Instagram!Don't forget to grab the free guide, 25 Days of Christmas Toddler Tips and Activities, to rock this holiday season!Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

20 Joulu 202332min

Do the holidays tend to leave you with a feeling of dread rather than joy? You're not alone!The holidays are often difficult for many, and expectation from family and friends can cause a lot of anxiety, stress, and tension. If you have babies and/or toddlers as well, that stress level shoots up even higher as the expectations also grow!Be prepared to combat social pressures and uninvited expectations this holiday season by setting firm boundaries and creating a plan ahead of time.Join Heather in this episode as she shares some of her own holiday mishaps throughout the years, discusses some common hurdles that tend to pop up for us as parents, and demonstrates how to use pocket phrases to redirect social expectations!All of Heather's tips can also be found in the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns and Toddler Holiday Survival Guide, so be sure to grab it before it's gone!Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

13 Joulu 202341min

What's the best way to handle conflicts between toddlers? Should we let them figure it out for themselves, step in and take over, or something else?Conflicts can be tricky for our littles. They are still learning how to interact with others, take turns, share items, communicate effectively, and manage their emotions. And, though conflict resolution skills begin to develop in early childhood, they continue to evolve throughout a person's life.So, what's a parent to do? How can we help our toddlers navigate this rocky road when we're still developing our own conflict resolution skills?That's just what we'll be diving into in this episode! Join Heather as she breaks down the building blocks to conflict resolution, how we can support our toddlers during conflict, and what never to do when our toddlers are experiencing conflict.Let's jump in together and learn some key methods for handling conflict resolution between toddlers!Bonus: Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdown and Toddler Holiday Survival Guide today and rock this holiday season with your toddler!Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

6 Joulu 202330min

Why does it seem like our toddlers' behavior gets worse before it gets better? What about when it seems to improve almost immediately? There's more going on behind the scenes than we might think!In this episode, we're breaking down the cognitive and developmental changes that are taking place in your toddler's brain and the reasons behind their behavioral set-backs as well as their aha-moments. From testing the waters, getting stuck at frustration station, and battling communication breakdown, our little toddlers are juggling a lot! Let's dive into these concepts together and discover how to address their obstacles and change the behavior, meltdown-free!Bonus: Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdown and Toddler Holiday Survival Guide today and rock this holiday season with your toddler!Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

29 Marras 202331min

We're continuing our discussion on time-out versus time-in today!In today's episode, we'll be looking at approaches that are used in schools, how they compare to approaches used at home, the differences between time-out and time-in, and practical tips for using these strategies for your toddler!Come join in as we wrap up our conversation and use these ideas to help create harmonious homes and self-regulated toddlers. Enjoy!Also, be sure to check out our new 25 Days of Christmas Toddler Activities plus Thanksgiving Guide! You'll find tons of educational activities, tips, and teaching moments to bond with your toddler this holiday season! Grab it HERE!Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin our Podcast CommunityJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

22 Marras 202332min

Wondering what the differences are between time-out and time-in? Which strategy should you use with your child, if either? You're sure to find out in this episode! We're breaking down the details on what each of these strategies means, what their differences and similarities are, and the research behind them. Looking at several different case studies, we're analyzing the facts and the mindset differences to truly understand the reasoning and effectiveness of both strategies, so that we can use the strategy that's best for our toddlers in the best way possible.It's an episode so jam-packed that we had to split it into two parts! Be sure to catch the next episode where we dive into tips for using these strategies effectively and how to adapt them to the needs of our toddlers.Also, be sure to check out our new 25 Days of Christmas Toddler Activities plus Thanksgiving Guide! You'll find tons of educational activities, tips, and teaching moments to bond with your toddler this holiday season! Grab it HERE!Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin our Podcast CommunityJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

15 Marras 202340min

What is harmony? One of the Definitions of harmony is "the quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole." Making up the whole is the ability to trust and support, communicate differences in a constructive manner, and look beyond the self as a broader picture, the whole. The self however is a very important part that makes up the whole.Everyone in your family has a part, they have a voice, and they are an important part of the whole. If one part of the whole is muted and silenced, then you would be having friction in harmony and lacking harmony in your family.While friction is a normal part of the family dynamic, there are different measures we can take to reduce the amount of friction that occurs and increase our family's level of harmony.Join us in this conversation with special guest Sarah Immonen Ward as we discuss what harmony looks like in our families, the four pillars of harmony, and our top tips for increasing harmony in your home right now!Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin our Podcast CommunityJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

8 Marras 202341min

Sharing is a key skill for every toddler to master as they grow and develop. However, it can be a difficult skill for young toddlers to grasp when they don't understand what sharing really means.In today's episode, we're discussing how to approach sharing in a way that's developmentally appropriate for our toddlers so that they can understand and feel safe to do so.We'll cover a few keys methods for encouraging our toddlers to share and how to create skill building chains that build upon each other and enrich those important teaching moments.Come join the discussion as we navigate the do's and don'ts of sharing and learn how to equip our toddlers for success!Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin our Podcast CommunityJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

1 Marras 202325min