The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

Melissa DiNapoli Vice President of Marketing for Party City joins us today for a mini episode filled with fun, not-too-scary ideas for costumes, decoration and all things Halloween-related - it's such a fun little episode and make sure you check out our YouTube channel to watch exactly what she's showing us too! YouTube: https://youtu.be/TCJ0EjUx5Uo?si=ywHpHiIaokgJlACk Visit partycity.com for more...

How would you feel if your child WANTED to go to school over the summer or was sad when school was closed for a snow day? Mimosa Jones Tunney speaks to the Teaching Your Toddler show about the curriculum that is inspiring kids across the country to WANT to learn, who love school and who get sad for snow days and summer break. Can you imagine? Mimosa is a writer, researcher and the founder of both...

Have you ever asked yourself or your family, " How full am I? " BEFORE a meal? Our guest today suggests doing just that to help understand how different our bodies feel before and after eating as a way to regulate your body using Lifestyle Habits. She also says the scale isn't always right - listen to the episode to find out why.  Our guest today, Sam Cutler , is a Harvard-trained nutritional heal...

Stefanie Hohl, M.Ed., has been teaching children to read for years. She holds advanced degrees in both children's literature and early childhood education, and she has experience running preschool, homeschool, and local storytime programs. Stefanie developed the ABC See, Hear, Do Learn-to-Read method to make early reading fun and easy for kids and their parents. Stefanie lives in Pittsburgh with h...

What's so SAD about the Standard American Diet? Well, just about everything! In this amazing episode, Zen Honeycutt from Moms Across America will tell you everything you need to know about the horrible things going on with the food supply from some of your favorite restaurants.  From pollution and chemicals, to pharmaceuticals and hormones and beyond, you are never going to believe what is in the...

Maybe you've heard of equine therapy but have you heard about "Cow Hug" therapy? Did you know that cows are matriarchal and take care of each other in birth, life and death? We can all learn a thing or two about society, how to take care of each other and about a different way to heal from these amazing animals - cows!  Listen to this ground-breaking episode with Ellie Laks, co-founder of The Gent...

Maybe you've heard this word "codependency" but you don't really know what it means. In this very important episode, Teaching Your Toddler's Marijo Tinlin talks with Dr. Frieda Birnbaum, research psychologist, psychoanalytic therapist, author and podcaster - also known as "Dr. Frieda" about what exactly that means. So, what does codependency look like in a family? Do you have trouble setting bound...

Wondering what the signs are that your child may potentially struggle with dyslexia? You HAVE to listen to our interview with Robin Zikmund, a mom-advocate from the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). It's estimated that about 20% of kids struggle with dyslexia; that's one out of five! AND - it's hereditary, so if someone in your child's family struggled with dyslexia, that could mean yo...

The episode we've been dying to bring you - Potty Training, or as expert Kim West says Potty Coaching. Listen to the end for a fantastic parenting hack you MUST have when you're out and about with your little one in public restrooms. All the things you've been dying to know about - when is my child ready? How long should it take? What age should I start? Along with some of the common challenges we...

A new survey called "Couples, Money & Retirement" surveyed 1,510 American couples and found that while they trust each other to make decisions, they also face several issues when it comes to planning for retirement. Join us for this mini-episode interview with Marcy Keckler , Vice President of Financial Advice Strategy at Ameriprise Financial about the survey's findings and what couples can do to...

Did you know crafting is actually teaching your brain engineering principles? You are designing, measuring, coordinating and putting things together. It's helping your brain! Listen to our short episode with Leticia Barr, founder of savvytechmama.com as well as STEM teacher and parenting expert. If you'd like to see the examples she's talking about, find this broadcast on  our YouTube channel here...

The workforce market is evolving, and this year we'll see more employers begin to move away from the emphasis on four-year degree requirements to greater recognition of valuable skills. However, there are sizeable skill and opportunity gaps for workers illustrated in the results of the University of Phoenix's recent Career Optimism Index® study. The Index showed that while more than half of Americ...

What if you could leverage a parenting expert anytime, any day and that expert would remember everything you've talked about to help you build your knowledge and process your thoughts? Well, now you can with the app called Era from Parent Lab. Our guest today is Josh Iwata, the CEO of Parent Lab who tells us how this app can help parents not just with expert advice but also with help journaling an...

Did you know that when you engage in play with your child that not only is it helping your child's brain, but it's also helping YOUR brain?  In this very special episode you will learn how important it is to play with your child, not just because it's good for your child's development but also because it will help you as well.  Our guest today is Dr Jacqueline Harding. She is recognised as an inte...

What is the biggest mistake parents make when they're trying to help teach their child to talk? And what are the 3 best ways to help your child talk? Find out today when we talk to Jessie Kensey. Jessie is a pediatric speech language pathologist and toddler mom. She owns a private practice called Simply Speech Therapy in Southern California and provides parent coaching to families of late talkers....

Dr. Steve from The Joint Chiropractic will discuss the transformative power of conscious breathing. He'll explain how simple, yet effective breathing techniques can significantly enhance both physical and mental well-being. He'll also talk about how these techniques tie into chiropractic care for a holistic approach to wellness in the new year. Steven Knauf, D.C. is Vice President of Chiropractic...

Pickleball, stuffies and so much more! Check out these amazing ideas for your holiday gift-giving that you can find at your local shops! Shop local and support small busines this holiday season. If you or someone you knows runs an online shopping site, check out the amazing products that Faire.com can provide too! Lifestyle expert Meaghan B Murphy is an author, on-air personality, lifestyle and he...

What is NEXT for you? Do you have a dream to do something you've never done before? Something on your heart you just cannot shake? Listen to this episode with Stephanie Nelson, the author of the book Imagine More Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential . She helps inspire moms like you to find those new projects, careers or passions you are interested in.  Stephanie Nelson is the founder of the...

What if you could make history so interesting your kids would beg to hear more about it? That's what Bill Stevenson has done with his book series called "Ricky's Dream Trip" where his grandson and his "PopPop" go on adventures across time and space including to Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt, Colonial America and even Outer Space. The illustrations are simple and Bill has sprinkled...

Charter Schools - What are they? Where are they? Why would you want to consider one for your child's education?  Join us for this very helpful episode that can help you find a charter school for your child, and if not, how to possibly get one started. Also, find out the difference between a magnet school and a charter school and what rights you have as a parent in your child's education.  Nina Ree...

Do you know what the top 9 allergens are? Do you know the "new kid on the block" on the list? Did you know kids can grow out of allergies? Do you know which ones they tend to grow out of and which ones will probably stay with them for life? Elizabeth Pecoraro joins the TYT show to discuss living with allergens, what people should know about how to live with them and how to cook without them. Her n...

Marijo Tinlin, host and creator of the Teaching Your Toddler Podcast talks about natural ways you can use essential oils and other holistic solutions for common health challenges for both you and your child. As mentioned in the show, please send me a note at subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com for a free dilution guide for using essential oils on your child. Or contact me on our social media - @teac...

Do you have trouble connecting with people - maybe because of the pandemic or maybe because you've moved and are in a new place? We're in what's called a "Friendship Recession" and our very special return guest Florence Ann Romano is going to tell you about the 6 archetypes of friend types and how to find those people in your life. She gives great ideas on how to reach out to people to connect and...

Dr. Jenna Timboe, a pediatrician and a mom to a child with food allergies, will discuss: The signs of cow milk allergies, like rashes, reflux and vomiting What to do if you suspect your infant is allergic to cow's milk How switching to a hypoallergenic formula can help provide babies with relief from the unpleasant symptoms of this allergy As the country continues to face the impacts of the baby f...

Good sleep with little ones is a bit of a unicorn and seems like it will never happen but today's mini-episode gives you 6 tips on how to get better sleep and why it's so important.  Sleep helps to repair and restore our body and brain and impacts our overall wellbeing. Poor sleep quality has been linked with instances of mental disorders like anxiety and depression.  Joseph Dzierzewski PhD is Vic...