Why School Drop-Off Can Get Hard & What to Do About Late Separation Anxiety
Toddler Toolkit1 Sep 2025

Why School Drop-Off Can Get Hard & What to Do About Late Separation Anxiety

Why School Drop-Off Can Get Hard & What to Do About Late Separation Anxiety

"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!

In this episode of the Toddler Toolkit podcast, we discuss why separation anxiety can show up later than expected and offer creative strategies to ease drop-offs. Sharing personal experiences and practical tips like Jobs of Connection, you'll learn how to help your toddler feel more secure and connected during their transition to preschool or kindergarten. Tune in for helpful insights and support for handling these common challenges.

00:00 Welcome to Toddler Toolkit Podcast
01:10 Understanding Delayed Separation Anxiety
01:42 Real-Life Examples of Separation Anxiety
02:50 Why Separation Anxiety Happens
05:13 Creative Solutions for Drop-Off Challenges
05:39 Jobs of Connection: Practical Tips
10:32 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Happy Toddler, Confident Parent Cohort and Course. 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.

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Fill Your Toddler's Learning Bucket This Summer with Ease

Fill Your Toddler's Learning Bucket This Summer with Ease

Bust the boredom for your toddler this summer with these simple yet fun and engaging learning activities!Fill your toddler's learning bucket with a few simple techniques that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine without major preparation or mess.Join Heather in this episode as she dives into some fun ideas you can do with your toddler this summer to bust the boredom, encourage learning, and have less meltdowns.If you've been running out of ideas for how to keep your toddler entertained during the warm summer days, then this is an episode you don't want to miss!Be sure to grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool for parenting your toddler with grace and calm!And sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior Workshop today and gain valuable insights and tools for handling the most challenging of toddler behaviors!------------------------------------------------------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.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!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

10 Jul 20249min

Repeat Yourself Less on Summer Trips with Your Toddler

Repeat Yourself Less on Summer Trips with Your Toddler

Do you find yourself often repeating instructions to your child to get them to do something?Like when you want them to pick up their toys and you keep telling them over and over to pick them up, even though they just won't do it.Or when it's time to leave and you keep telling your toddler that it's time to go, but they just won't stop playing.If they won't listen when they're at home, how can we expect them to listen while on vacation? Are you doomed to repeating yourself over and over throughout your entire trip??Thankfully, the answer is no!Join Heather in this episode as she presents three methods for getting your toddler to listen without sounding like a broken record and putting your instructions on repeat.Enjoy your summertime trips without the stress, hassle, and overwhelm of trying to get your toddler to listen with these three easy tips!Be sure to grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool for parenting your toddler with grace and calm!And be sure to sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior Workshop today and gain valuable insights and tools for handling the most challenging of toddler behaviors!------------------------------------------------------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.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!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

3 Jul 20247min

Planning for Long Outings with Toddlers

Planning for Long Outings with Toddlers

Experience all the fun events and activities with your toddler this summer without all the stress!Join Heather in this episode as she gives her top eleven tips for planning long outings with your toddler, how to navigate big events, and what key things to both remember and avoid so you and your family can enjoy all the special events you have planned.From navigating events with big crowds and practicing noise level safety to addressing snacks, shade, and sun, this episode has everything you need to properly prepare yourself and your toddler for those long but memorable outings.Be sure to grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool for parenting your toddler with grace and calm!------------------------------------------------------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.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!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

26 Jun 20247min

Navigating Road Trips with Toddlers

Navigating Road Trips with Toddlers

Do you have fun trips planned for the summer but not sure how to navigate long road trips with your toddler?Then you will definitely want to tune into this episode!Join Heather as she discusses her top tips for traveling with toddlers and ideas for what to bring with you so your toddler can stay happy, healthy, and entertained during the long hours of travel.Here's to a summer full of fun instead of stress!Be sure to grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool for parenting your toddler with grace and calm!Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:47 - Top Tips for Travel4:01 - Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior and Tantrums Workshop5:04 - Ideas for What to Bring on Long Road Trips7:07 - What's Coming Next7:20 - Outro------------------------------------------------------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.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!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

19 Jun 20247min

Redefining Discipline for Toddlers

Redefining Discipline for Toddlers

What does discipline look like to you?Does it look harsh and authoritarian or does it look compassionate and positive?When it comes to parenting our toddlers, we may feel unsure of which direction to go with our discipline, but when we break down the root meaning of the word, we can get a better understanding of how to discipline from an attitude of grace, fellowship, and leadership.Join Heather as she takes a deeper look at what discipline really means, where the word comes from, and how to guide our children through positive parenting.Be sure to grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool for parenting your toddler with grace and calm!Sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior Workshop today and gain valuable insights and tools for handling the most challenging of toddler behaviors!Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:06 - Recap of Last Week’s Episode0:49 - The Origin of the Word “Discipline”1:23 - The Connotations Surrounding Discipline1:55 - The Problem with Authoritarian Parenting2:47 - The Goal of Discipline3:24 - Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior and Tantrums Workshop Promo4:27 - Reframing Discipline5:21 - Being Mindful of Our Responses6:25 - Outro------------------------------------------------------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.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!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

12 Jun 20246min

When We Take Our Toddler’s Behavior Personally

When We Take Our Toddler’s Behavior Personally

Sometimes, our toddlers just hurt our feelings.They say hurtful things when they’re upset, throwing a tantrum, or having big feelings themselves.And, oftentimes, it’s very easy to take their words and actions personally.But when we can step outside of our own emotions, we can see that our toddlers don’t really mean it and we can learn how to manage our reactions with grace.Tune in as Heather discusses how to handle it when our toddlers hurt our feelings and what to do instead. Be sure to grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool for parenting your toddler with grace and calm!Sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior Workshop today and gain valuable insights and tools for handling the most challenging of toddler behaviors!Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:55 - Addressing our Emotions as Parents2:01 - When Toddler’s Reactions Offends You or Your Spouse3:28 - Why Your Toddler’s Reaction isn’t a Personal Attack4:49 - Importance of not Engaging or Reacting Back5:48 - Transform Aggressive Behavior Workshop Waitlist6:50 - Sharing a Personal Story8:21 - Your Toddler Doesn’t Really Mean what they Say9:31 - Your Response as a Parent Matters11:21 - It all Starts when They’re Toddlers12:37 - The Sting of Unappreciation from your Toddlers13:41 - Outro------------------------------------------------------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.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!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

5 Jun 202414min

Your Toddler’s Tantrums Aren’t What You Think

Your Toddler’s Tantrums Aren’t What You Think

What’s the REAL reason behind your toddler’s tantrums?The answer may surprise you!In this episode, Heather breaks down the processes that occur when a toddler has a tantrum and the root causes behind his or her behavior.The issue isn’t always what you think it is and it may actually be something you never would have considered.Be sure to grab your toolkit when you tune in and make room for another helpful tool for parenting your toddler with grace and calm!Sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior Workshop today and gain valuable insights and tools for handling the most challenging of toddler behaviors!Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:20 - Recent Real Life Example 1:30 - Root Cause vs Symptom of Tantrums2:48 - A Helpful Realization4:12 - Transform Aggressive Behavior Workshop 5:15 - Cycles of the Tantrums6:40 - When the Connection was Made7:42 - Keeping Aware of the Root Cause8:35 - Addressing the Symptom vs Teaching Skills9:37 - Transform Aggressive Behavior Guide10:02 - Outro------------------------------------------------------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.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!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 Mai 202410min

Double Duty: Surviving to Thriving as a Twin Mom with Kristen Eberly

Double Duty: Surviving to Thriving as a Twin Mom with Kristen Eberly

Check in on your twin mom friends. We are not okay!Motherhood in and of itself is hard enough, but throw twins into the mix and it's survival mode or nothing. From figuring out how to care for two humans with the same needs at the same time, doing your best to avoid burnout, and process through toxic positivity, the twin mom life is a unique yet harrowing journey.Join Heather in this episode as she sits down with Kristen Eberly to dive into all things twin mom life and maternal mental health!Grab your toolkit and make room for another tool to help you navigate life with twin toddlers!About Kristen:Kristen Eberly is a Twin Mom and Twin Mom coach, and the founder of Harmony in Multiples and the Overwhelm and Anxiety Resilience System for Twin Moms. She specializes in supporting twin moms navigate the burnout, overstimulation, overwhelm, and anxiety that is so common with raising twins.She has a background in maternal mental health and early childhood mental health, with 10 years experience specializing in parenting and children. She helps twin moms rediscover their resilience and joy that is often lost while surviving the chaos of twins. She uses both her professional and lived experiences as a twin mom to provide a proactive and practical approach to help twin moms thrive, by building resilience, easing overwhelm and anxiety, and embracing the beauty and chaos of life with twins. She's the mom of 3 boys, a singleton who is 6.5, and identical twin boys who are 4. Right now, her favorite things are caramel lattes, sleeping through the night, and being outdoors with her boys.Instagram: @harmony_in_multiplesFree guide for twin moms: https://pages.harmonyinmultiples.co/free-guide-1Facebook Community Group for Twin Moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twinmomsembracingthechaos------------------------------------------------------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.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!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

22 Mai 202447min

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