Toddler Toolkit

Toddler Toolkit

The complete toolkit for understanding toddler behavior (e.g. hitting, throwing, biting, pushing), navigating tantrums and meltdowns, fostering healthy sibling relationships and dynamics so your kids can get along and raising skilled resilient self-regulated toddlers. If you have toddlers that are close in age or multiple kids then this podcast is made for you! Heather helps parents transform their aggressive toddlers behavior into a calm, kind and caring toddler with a more peaceful and joyful home. Heather is the Founder of Heather Schalk Parenting, a Twin Mama, Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, Teacher for 10 years (pre-k through 9th grade), specialization in behavior, with her M.Ed. Heather's passion is helping moms of toddlers who have disruptive tantrums develop proactive and 'in the moment' strategies to Transform their toddlers disruptive tantrums, aggressive ‘button-pushing’ behavior into a Calm, Kind and Caring Toddler so you have a joyful family and enjoy motherhood. Next Toddler Mom Cohort to Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior taught by Heather is in September 2024!

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Conflict Resolution for Toddler Siblings

Conflict Resolution for Toddler Siblings

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 Des 202330min

Why Toddler Behavior Gets Worse Before It Gets Better

Why Toddler Behavior Gets Worse Before It Gets Better

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 Nov 202331min

Toddler Time-Out Vs. Time-In with a Twist, Part 2

Toddler Time-Out Vs. Time-In with a Twist, Part 2

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 Nov 202332min

Toddler Time-Out Vs. Time-In with a Twist - Part 1

Toddler Time-Out Vs. Time-In with a Twist - Part 1

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 Nov 202340min

Getting The Whole Family Involved with Sarah Immonen Ward

Getting The Whole Family Involved with Sarah Immonen Ward

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 Nov 202341min

How to Build Sharing Skills

How to Build Sharing Skills

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 Nov 202325min

Risk Taking Behavior: Climbing on the Couch

Risk Taking Behavior: Climbing on the Couch

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 Okt 202331min

The Art of Dual Attention – Meeting Individual Needs

The Art of Dual Attention – Meeting Individual Needs

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 Okt 202329min

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