Stop Trying to Get Your Toddler to Listen: Right Intention, Wrong Strategy

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

Why won't your toddler stop climbing on the couch and what you can you do to save your sanity??As toddlers grow and develop, they reach a stage where they engage in a lot of risk-taking behavior. While this is healthy for their development and allows them to learn new skills, it can also be exhausting and worrisome for us parents!In today's episode, we're breaking down the main reasons why toddlers engage in this type of behavior, how it changes over toddlerhood, and how we can safely allow our toddlers to take these types of risks in a practical way.Let's walk through this balancing act together and learn how to interact with our toddlers in a way that's healthy, positive, and supportive while also setting boundaries and keeping our toddlers safe!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

25 Loka 202331min

Today, we're diving into the whirlwind world of toddlers - especially when you have more than one close in age. Whether they're twins, or Irish twins, or just toddlers treading on each other’s tiny toes, how do we ensure each feels valued for who they are? Using individual moments with your toddlers can feel challenging but the reward is oh so worth it! Listen in on today's episode to learn how to implement this technique in your daily routine without frustration.Let's walk this tightrope of toddlerhood together, ensuring each child's individual needs are met while fostering a harmonious home with less meltdowns. 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 twin mom communityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

18 Loka 202329min

As parents of children close in age, fostering a positive bond between siblings is essential. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the dynamics of young sibling relationships. Learn how to handle rivalry, promote shared play, and what to do when your toddlers are fighting over your attention and want to sit on your lap. Drawing from both educational theories and real-life anecdotes, this episode offers a roadmap to nurturing harmony in a bustling household.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 twin mom communityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

11 Loka 202319min

In today's episode, we'll talk about two big toddler challenges: why they often run into the street and why they sometimes don't want to wear shoes. We'll look into why they do these things and share tips for parents to manage these situations.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 twin mom communityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

11 Loka 202324min