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

Your not-so-talkative toddler may have you worried about whether his or her speech skills are developing the way they should be.While every toddler grows and develops at their own rate, speech skills are one thing that can cause us to worry when lacking.Should they be talking more at their age? How many words should they be saying now? When is it time to see a specialist? How can I help my toddler increase their vocabulary?Pediatric speech therapist, Jessie Kensey, answers these questions and more in this episode as she and Heather chat all about how to get our toddlers talking more!From understanding how and when toddler speech develops to strategies for supporting your toddler's speech development and what to avoid, you'll finish this episode with the all the tools you'll need to help your toddler start talking more and help yourself worry less!About Jessie: She is the mom to an energetic, amazing 1-year-old and a pediatric speech language pathologist. Prior to becoming a speech therapist, she worked as a high school English teacher and, since the birth of her son, has decided to mesh the two worlds of teaching and speech to support families of toddlers.For more information about Jessie, you can visit her website or connect with her over on Instagram @simplyspeech_!-------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Winter Toddler Meltdown WorkshopTake 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 Mars 202422min

Do you struggle with mom guilt every time you give in to your toddler's cries for the tablet or TV?We all do!In the technologically advanced world we live in, screens are just part of our every day lives. They're all around us, in our homes, and integrated into our routines. It's only natural that our toddlers will have some screen time during the day as well. But how much screen time is too much?Heather tackles this touchy topic with grace, humor, and her love of statistics to help us better understand how much screen time is too much, how much is just right, and strategies for getting your toddler unglued from the screen and focused more on imaginative play.If you're tired of the tantrums surrounding technology, this is an episode you'll want to dive into and grab all the tools you can to add to your kit!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 Winter Toddler Meltdown WorkshopTake 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

28 Feb 202429min

Finding your toddler's sleep transition exhausting? You're not alone!In this episode, Heather sits down with pediatric sleep consultant, Jensine Casey, to talk all about toddler sleep habits, transitions, behavior, and patterns, and how we, as parents, can crack the code on getting our toddlers to sleep without the stress.Whether your toddler is transitioning from two naps to one, no naps at all, or from the crib to a big kid bed, you're guaranteed to gather some helpful tips to add to your toddler toolkit for more restful nights and happier moods.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.Connect with Jensine over on Instagram and grab her 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.Sign up for the Winter Toddler Meltdown WorkshopTake 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

21 Feb 202447min

What's the difference between turn-taking and sharing? Are they the same thing or do they teach different skills to our toddlers?And is sharing actually a bad thing to teach our toddlers?Heather breaks these two concepts down in this episode and confronts the misleading and confusing parenting advice that many influencers are currently sharing on social media. Listen in to learn how turn-taking and sharing are two different activities that teach our toddlers key skills like fairness, kindness, empathy, and patience without turning them into people pleasers, and learn how to add these two concepts into your toddler toolkit for raising emotionally resilient, confident children!*Attention!* If you LOVE Toddler Toolkit Podcast and haven't written a review yet, then here is some exciting news!You will be entered into a $15 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway if you write a review on Apple Podcast HERE for the Toddler Toolkit Podcast and email me a screenshot of your review to heather@twinmomroadmap.com. Winner announced on February 21st with one of those fun spin-y wheels!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 Winter Toddler Meltdown WorkshopTake 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

14 Feb 202443min

So many of us mothers fail to prioritize and nurture ourselves along with our children.We put all of our focus on our kids, our spouse, our home, and our family before we ever remember to focus on ourselves as well.And sooner rather than later, we find ourselves burnt out, unhappy, resentful, and unwell. It's time to make a change!Join Heather and Misty as they discuss caring for ourselves well in motherhood. From soul care to celebrating the smallest of joys, Misty shares her own deep wisdom for how to value yourself as a woman and a mother, and how caring for yourself is actually one of the most powerful tools you could have in your kit!About Misty: Your Celebration Coach and Gratitude Guide. As a seasoned mom of 4 adult kids and grateful Grammy of 6, I love educating, inspiring, and mentoring young moms who are seeking to discover how to walk as women of excellence. I believe every woman is created as a leader…lead herself, her family, and others.Connect with Misty on her website!Don't forget to sign up for the Winter Toddler Meltdown Workshop today and discover how to bust the winter blues with your toddler and keep them entertained without the meltdowns all season long!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

7 Feb 202439min

Why do toddlers sometimes have a meltdown after you give them what they asked for? Or why do they get stuck in a "yes, no" loop where they say they want something, then don't?And how do we handle those dreaded meltdowns that happen when they don't get what they wanted?Heather's answering all these questions plus more in this episode! Join in the discussion and gain a better understanding of how your toddler's brain works, discover where you can help them communicate their needs, and add another resource to your toolkit to help your toddler thrive!Also, don't forget to sign up for the Winter Toddler Meltdown Workshop today and discover how to bust the winter blues with your toddler and keep them entertained without the meltdowns all season long!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

31 Jan 202436min

Having children creates new strains, challenges, and obstacles in a marriage that we often didn't prepare for beforehand. Not only are we learning how to raise and care for a new human being, we're also learning how to navigate being a spouse and a parent at the same time, maintain the romance, and figure out how to approach parenthood as a team rather than a solo act.No wonder we often start feeling stuck in our marriages as co-parenting roommates instead of partners in parenthood!If you're tired of feeling like the flames have fizzled out in your marriage, then come join Heather and Michelle as they discuss all things marriage after kids and how to stay connected with your spouse!Michelle Purta is a marriage coach, wife, and mom of 3. She helps parents transform their marriage from co-parenting roommate status to feeling like a couple again. She is passionate about helping couples learn how to communicate with each other, connect while raising kids, and strengthen their partnership so they can enjoy their marriage no matter what stage of parenthood they're in, and be the example of a healthy marriage they wish they had.Connect with Michelle over on her podcast, website, Instagram, Facebook group, and TikTok, and be sure to sign up for her free masterclass, "The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't) Masterclass"!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

24 Jan 202458min

As mothers of young toddlers, we know just how difficult it can be to keep up with our health and fitness.Between sleep regressions, new routines, meltdowns, and playtime, finding time to work out is the last thing we want to think about!But when we make a few shifts to our day and our mindset, we may just find that it's not quite as difficult as we thought.Join Heather and her guest, Emmeline, as they chat all about motherhood and fitness in this episode! From tips on how to work fitness into your daily schedule and ideas for how to get started, to tips for including your kids in your fitness plan, you're sure to come away with at least one new resource to add to your toddler toolkit!Emmeline is a personal trainer that focuses on helping moms of multiples lose the baby weight and feel comfortable while chasing their kids. She understands how difficult it can be to handle motherhood while also trying to focus on fitness goals at the same time, and that's why she developed a unique program for busy moms of multiples to achieve their fitness goals without compromising family responsibilities!Connect with Emmeline over on Instagram!Don't forget to sign up for the Winter Toddler Meltdown Workshop today and gain some top strategies for handling your toddlers during the winter season. If you can't make it live, you can still catch the replay!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

17 Jan 202422min