Pocketful of Parenting

If your toddler won't listen no matter what you try, this video is for you. You're not doing it wrong — and it's not a discipline problem. There's actually one specific thing happening in your toddler's brain that makes cooperation impossible in certain moments, and once you understand it, everything changes. In this video I'm breaking down why toddlers don't listen, wh...

Toddler hitting is one of the most common (and most misunderstood) behaviors out there, and it has a lot more to do with brain development than bad parenting. In this video, I'm explaining exactly why your toddler's brain makes hitting so hard to stop, along with 5 strategies you can start using today that actually work and don't involve punishment. I'll also be sharing the biggest...

Toddler behavior is known to irritate parents -- but what many parents don't realize is that toddler brains are EXTREMELY underdeveloped -- so much so that we're often expecting them to be able to do things that their brains literally aren't capable of yet! 😳 In this video, I'm walking you through 5 things your toddler's brain isn't developmentally ready for — even though...

Toddler tantrums or toddler meltdowns are one of those unpleasant, yet unavoidable parts that come with the territory of parenting toddlers. When a toddler is having a meltdown, many parents make the same common mistakes that actually make the meltdowns WORSE or last longer. But doing certain things in the first 60 seconds of a meltdown can help it stop. In this video, I'm walking you through...

Toddler transitions, preschooler meltdowns, leaving the park, ending screen time — if any of these are a daily battle in your house, you're in the right place. If you've ever given the five-minute warning and still ended up with a screaming toddler on the floor — this video is for you. The truth is, the warning isn't the problem. It all has to do with your toddler's brain developme...

Does it feel like your toddler listens to everyone except you? Their teacher tells you they're "an absolute angel" at school, but at home, they're throwing tantrums, screaming "NO!" and being defiant. They never seem to give grandma a hard time, but they push back on EVERYTHING you ask for. If you're struggling with toddler behavior at home, you're not alone — a...

There's a connection mistake almost every toddler parent makes, and most don't even realize they're doing it. It's not about screen time. It's not about how many activities you do together. It's something much more subtle — and it's affecting your toddler's behavior, emotional regulation, and sense of security more than you think. In this video, I'm breaking dow...

If you're wondering how to discipline your toddler effectively, you may have gotten some well-meaning advice from family, friends, or elsewhere, but the truth is that the well-meaning discipline methods that have been passed along don't align with toddler brain development. This makes discipline measures seem to not work, fail, or even make your toddler's behavior WORSE. In this video,...

If you find yourself struggling at bedtime with your toddler or preschooler every night and you're looking for some toddler bedtime tips, you're not alone. Bedtime battles are one of the biggest pains of toddler parents, BUT I'm happy to tell you that it doesn't have to be that way! As an early childhood specialist, parenting coach, and mom of two littles, I've spent years stud...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything you can as a parent… and still somehow feel like you’re failing? Modern parenting can feel like a constant mix of emotions. One minute you feel like you’re doing something right… and the next you’re questioning everything. In this episode, I’m talking about something many toddler and preschool parents experience but don’t always say out loud — the co...

Do you feel that you get triggered by your child easily? If you feel like everything your toddler or preschooler does sets you off, you're not alone. Parenting triggers are widely misunderstood, with most parents thinking it's their young child's BEHAVIOR that is driving them crazy, but in reality, it's the trigger itself and the message/story underneath it! In this video, you'...

If you’ve ever found yourself trying to stay calm during your child’s meltdown while your own heart is racing and your patience is hanging by a thread… you're not alone. Most parenting advice focuses on what to do in hard moments, but it rarely talks about how to ACTUALLY stay calm when your body feels completely overwhelmed. In this video, I’m sharing the missing piece behind calm, connected...

Are you setting New Year's resolutions for your parenting, only to find them fizzle out? Today, I'm explaining why traditional New Year's resolutions often fail and how they can set parents up for disappointment. Instead, we'll explore five realistic, research-backed strategies to help you become the parent you aspire to be, focusing on effective goal setting and personal growth. Say goodbye to co...

If you’ve ever wondered why you snap so fast at your kids… or why the tiniest things suddenly feel huge, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down 5 signs your nervous system is hijacking your parenting — and how this hidden survival response affects your reactions, your patience, and your ability to stay calm with your toddler or preschooler. Most parents think they have a “patien...

If you ever feel like you're messing up as a toddler parent, you’re not alone... and you’re not failing. In this video, I'm breaking down why so many loving, intentional parents still feel like they’re doing everything wrong, and what’s actually happening in your brain when the guilt, doubt, and overwhelm hit. If you’re stuck in a cycle of second-guessing yourself, replaying hard moments,...

Are you wondering what toddlers really need to grow, learn, and feel secure? You’re not alone. So many parents are doing all the things — yet still dealing with meltdowns, power struggles, and constant chaos. The truth is, toddlers don’t just need rules and routines… they need a specific kind of support from us as parents in order to truly become happy, confident, well-regulated little humans. In...

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Welcome to Day 5 of the Balanced Parenting Bootcamp! This 5-day mini-series is designed to help you bring more calm and connection into your days with your little one. Each day, you’ll get one tiny shift to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected — with quick wins you’ll notice right away (for both you and your child). Today's Theme: Repair and Reconnect 📢 The Life with Littl...

Welcome to Day 4 of the Balanced Parenting Bootcamp! This 5-day mini-series is designed to help you bring more calm and connection into your days with your little one. Each day, you’ll get one tiny shift to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected — with quick wins you’ll notice right away (for both you and your child). Today's Theme: Play the Struggle Away 📢 The Life with Lit...

Welcome to Day 3 of the Balanced Parenting Bootcamp! This 5-day mini-series is designed to help you bring more calm and connection into your days with your little one. Each day, you’ll get one tiny shift to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected — with quick wins you’ll notice right away (for both you and your child). Today's Theme: Reframe and Reflect ⭐️The Life with Little...

Welcome to Day 2 of the Balanced Parenting Bootcamp! This 5-day mini-series is designed to help you bring more calm and connection into your days with your little one. Each day, you’ll get one tiny shift to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected — with quick wins you’ll notice right away (for both you and your child). Today's Theme: Connection Before Direction

Welcome to Day 1 of the Balanced Parenting Bootcamp! This 5-day mini-series is designed to help you bring more calm and connection into your days with your little one. Each day, you’ll get one tiny shift to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected — with quick wins you’ll notice right away (for both you and your child). Today's theme: Regulation Begins With You

You may have heard that having a secure attachment with your child is important, but what exactly does being securely attached look like and how can we ensure that we create a secure attachment in the toddler years? In this episode, I'm sharing a little bit of attachment science with you! You'll learn what a secure attachment with a parent or caregiver is, WHY it's so important for set...

Parenting toddlers can be hard for so many reasons. In this episode, you'll learn about what Jess's biggest struggle is as a toddler parent as well as the tool she used to fix it! Join the Life with Littles Lounge for just $7 here .

Learn the parenting mistakes I made at the school carnival last week so you don't have to!