Toddler Toolkit

Are you feeling frustrated and at your wit's end with aggressive toddler behavior? Sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop waitlist!Is your toddler's fight for control becoming exhausting for you and your family?When a toddler tries to get what they want by becoming aggressive and hitting, throwing, and/or biting, this behavior becomes draining for the entire family and can often drive wedges between family members.In this episode, Heather's talking all about how to handle power struggles between you and your toddler, why this behavior happens in the first place, and how to set healthy, appropriate boundaries.------------------------------------------------------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

1 Mai 202410min

Is your toddler highly sensitive to external stimuli and pain?Do they seem to have problems handling loud noises, uncomfortable clothing, or things that seem out of place?If your toddler also had procedures or operations done when they were an infant, there could be a correlation between the pain they experienced then and the sensory processing challenges they are experiencing now.In this episode, Heather delves into this interesting and complex topic as she discusses various studies that have been performed, key findings, and her own personal experience with this exact dynamic.It's time to grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool that will guide you in caring for your toddler and the challenges they experience through sensory input!**And don't forget to sign up for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop where you'll learn some key strategies for addressing aggressive (or even just button-pushing) behavior in your toddler and transform the chaos into 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

24 Apr 202427min

It's every parent's most dreaded day with their toddler. The day their toddler stops taking naps!What do we do when our toddler decides they no longer want to take naps, thereby ending our most cherished quiet time?The answer is to not start panicking!Pediatric sleep consultant Jensine Casey is back on the podcast with us to share her top tips for handling the no-nap transition, how to integrate quiet time instead, and what to do when your toddler doesn't feel comfortable enough to fall asleep alone.Jensine shares her magical wisdom with us as Heather shares about her own struggles with her twin toddler boys' no-nap transition and how Jensine's advice saved her family's sanity.Grab your toolkit and get ready to add in some new tools for fixing those pesky sleeping problems and getting your quiet time back.**And don't forget to sign up for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop where you'll learn some key strategies for addressing aggressive (or even just button-pushing) behavior in your toddler and transform the chaos into calm!**About Jensine: I'm a pediatric sleep consultant, postpartum doula and mom of 3. I'm passionate about helping families find sustainable sleep situations for everyone. I talk a lot about realistic expectations and how to handle ideal sleep strategies, but in real life.Check out Jensine's GoodNight Preschooler Course!Grab Jensine's free Schedule Guide!------------------------------------------------------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

17 Apr 202441min

Does the thought of traveling with your toddler stress you out so much that you're happy to wait until they're older to take a vacation?Mama, it's time to take that trip now!In this episode, Heather's sharing some great tips for how to travel with a toddler (or multiple!) without the meltdowns, anxiety, stress, or discomfort. From discovering the best sleeping arrangements for your toddler to creating an effective social story and making a plan for handling your tired, cranky tot, you'll feel much more prepared and ready to take on any trip after listening to this episode!Grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool!Don't forget to sign up for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop where you'll learn some key strategies for addressing aggressive (or even just button-pushing) behavior in your toddler and transform the chaos into 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

10 Apr 202436min

Is your toddler an expert at pushing all your buttons just right and knowing how to get on your very last nerve?Some toddlers just seem to have that mean streak down. They don't want to listen and it seems like telling them "no" just adds fuel to the fire. What's a frustrated, exhausted parent to do? Don't throw in the towel just yet!Listen in as Heather helps you navigate this tricky path of toddler defiance and even aggression! She's revealing the why behind the behavior and spilling her top secrets for how to handle it without having a meltdown yourself. Then, sign up for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop where you'll be given a roadmap to navigate through the maze of toddler defiance and aggression, and learn how to change the behavior in a way that works for your toddler's own unique personality, challenges, and strengths.There is still hope, toddler parent! Grab your toolbox and let's get to work!------------------------------------------------------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 Apr 202418min

Welcome to our first Q&A lightning round!In this episode, Heather's answering some of the top questions every toddler parent wants answers to.Everything from how to safely navigate stairs with your toddler and ditching the mom guilt over independent play, to tips for incorporating imaginative play into every day activities and getting your toddler to leave the park without the meltdown, Heather's got the answers to some of your toughest toddler questions.And if you found these tips helpful, make sure to sign up for the next Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop today so you can be sure to get your questions answered and your concerns alleviated whether attending live or catching the replay!These ideas are a must for your toddler toolkit, so listen in and be ready to add some new tricks to your bag!------------------------------------------------------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.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

27 Mar 202427min

It's no secret that motherhood is one of the most rewarding and most challenging jobs in the world.It doesn't always go as planned and, oftentimes, we find ourselves dealing with obstacles we never thought we'd have to face.But there is always hope! Your motherhood journey doesn't have to stay stuck in chaos mode.In this episode, Heather sits down with Dee Ubhaus, a wife, mom of 4 little girls, children's sleep coach and motherhood coach, to talk all about this wild ride called motherhood and how we can start making simple shifts in our every day routines to make big changes in our journey.Come join in the discussion and take a few of these insightful tips to add to your toolbox and navigate your motherhood journey with greater confidence, joy, and peace. It really is possible!About Dee: Dee Ubhaus is a wife, mom of 4 little girls, children's sleep coach and motherhood coach! She is passionate about helping moms redefine their motherhood experience by starting with their children's sleep. She realized after the birth of her second child that we as moms do not need to sacrifice every aspect of ourselves just to become a mom. Of course we change and are different moms after the birth of each child, but we still can have the motherhood journey we want to have! Dee works primarily with toddlers and moms who have multiple children.Connect with Dee on Instagram @dee_mamachaoscoach or on her website: http://www.restfulhaus.com/.------------------------------------------------------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.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

20 Mar 202454min

Is our toddlers' bad behavior our fault?This question is constantly on our minds as parents of littles. It's not an easy task to understand the mind of a toddler and, most of the time, we feel lost on what's really going on.Expanding our ideas on what contributes to toddler behavior and being open to hearing a variety of opinions helps us to better understand what our child specifically needs.In this episode, Heather helps expand those ideas as she reviews the highly talked about book "Bad Therapy" by Abigail Shrier. She breaks down the major points of the book, her own interpretation of the author's text, and what she agrees and disagrees on when it comes to these hot topics.Whether you're interested in reading the book or have read it already, this review is sure to bring you fresh insight, better understanding of toddler behavior, and more helpful tools to add to your toddler toolkit!------------------------------------------------------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 Mar 202439min