Toddler Toolkit

Between 1 ½ and 2 ½ years, toddlers go through a period of rapid development across various domains. Not only are they growing bigger and stronger physically, they are also growing in their cognitive abilities, emotional and social development, self-care skills, language and communication, behavioral abilities, and sensory and artistic development.They're going through a lot of really big and really fun changes! They're also going through a lot of changes that aren't so fun and are much more challenging for us parents. Let's navigate the world of toddlerhood together and examine these changes while discussing some simple solutions we can begin implementing now to facilitate our toddlers' growth without the meltdowns!Join Heather as she helps break down these stages and milestones, provides helpful tips for handling the more challenging developments, and shares anecdotes from her own twin toddlers' toddlerhood so you know you aren't alone!Don't forget to grab the My Mom Journey Journal 2024 to start your new year off right with realistic intentions, helpful reflection, and some must-needed self-care!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

10 Jan 202451min

Gain greater insight into how your child functions and why they do what they do through their unique Energy blueprint!In this episode, Heather sits down with Spiritual Healer and Human Design Interpreter, Raven Scott, to discuss the significance of human design and how to use this tool to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your children, so you can consciously parent and guide them through childhood.A mother, author, and fellow Empath, Raven Scott has worked hard to leave the old paradigms of parenting behind and now works with parents of all backgrounds on their journeys to conscious parenting. Connect with Raven over on her website!Listen in as Raven reads and interprets Heather's twins' blueprints to see the benefits of human design and how you can add this resource to your own toolkit for raising intuitive, resilient children!Bonus: Grab the "My Mom Journey Journal 2024" today to begin your own journey to conscious parenting, setting realistic intentions, and practicing well-deserved self-care!  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

3 Jan 20241h 21min

Set clear, doable, and healthy goals for you and your family in 2024!With the new year just a few days away, most of us are looking to set new goals for ourselves and our families to make the next year better than the year before.But what do we do when the resolutions we set just don't stick?Join Heather as she dives into the reasons why most resolutions don't work, how to set goals that do, and how to set you and your family up for success to allow for mindful, peaceful parenting!Bonus: Grab the "My Mom Journey Journal 2024" to practice more mindfulness in 2024!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

27 Des 202318min

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 Des 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 Des 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 Des 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 Nov 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 Nov 202332min