Toddler Toolkit

In this episode of Toddler Toolkit, we explore the difference between control language and connection language when dealing with toddler meltdowns. "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast —It's HERE! Watch us Chat for the Podc...

From Tantrums to ‘I’m Sorry’: Emotional Milestones Every Parent Should Know "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast —It's HERE! Watch us Chat for the Podcast Interviews with YouTube Video HERE! Episode Mentions: 3 Phrases That...

3 Phrases That Calm Toddler Meltdowns Over Mistakes "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast —It's HERE! In this episode, Heather shares personal stories and practical tips for parents to help their toddlers build resilience. T...

Why School Drop-Off Can Get Hard & What to Do About Late Separation Anxiety "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast —It's HERE! In this episode of the Toddler Toolkit podcast, we discuss why separation anxiety can show up...

Understanding Your Toddler's Tantrums: Find Your Parenting Style "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast —It's HERE! This episode was referenced for you to also listen to:  What You Do in Your Child’s 'Big Emotional Moments' C...

Why Your Toddler Can’t Hear You in a Meltdown & What to Do Instead "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast —It's HERE! This episode was referenced for you to also listen to:  What You Do in Your Child’s 'Big Emotional Mome...

Bribes vs. Earning: Effective Toddler Parenting Strategies "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast —It's HERE! Listen to this episode that pairs with this one,  Get Your Toddler to Cooperate Without Bribes or Threats In this e...

Why Your Toddler Isn’t Talking More & What You Can Do About It w/ Paige O'Dwyer In this episode of Toddler Toolkit, Heather chats with Paige O'Dwyer, a speech language pathologist and the founder of Talk First Words. Paige shares her journey into the field and how her platform helps parents empower their late talkers. With insights into how parents can turn daily routines into language-buildin...

How to Get Your Toddler to Cooperate Without Bribes or Threats! "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast —It's HERE! Welcome to the Toddler Toolkit podcast! In this episode, we explore how to get your toddler to cooperate witho...

Celebrating 10k Downloads on Toddler Toolkit: Top Episodes, Advice and Mic Drop Moments! Welcome to a special celebration episode of the Toddler Toolkit podcast! We've hit 10,000 downloads and we're diving into the most downloaded episodes of all time to help you navigate toddlerhood.   ✨Join the Toddler Mom Community , and Share your Toddler Wins and Struggles! ✨Read the blog and get Notes from...

5 Strategies that are more Powerful than Time Out The Toddler Toolkit Podcast, is so close to 10k downloads, please help support the podcast by downloading a helpful episode or sharing the podcast with a friend or family member in need- so these free resources can reach & support more families. "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have...

What “No!”, “Go Away!”, and Other Toddler Phrases Actually Mean You wont want to miss out on my 'tug-of-war' metaphor that changes how you show up for your toddler during tough moments! The Toddler Toolkit Podcast, is so close to 10k downloads, please help support the podcast by downloading a helpful episode or sharing the podcast with a friend or family member in need- so these free resources can...

In this heartwarming episode of The Toddler Toolkit , Heather sits down with Jonathan Martinez—dad of two, former special education teacher, registered nurse, and creator of Yawnimals , a soothing bedtime audiobook series helping families find calm at the end of the day. 🎧 Listen to Yawnimals on Spotify Jonathan shares how his unique path— from caring for patients on their hardest days to leading...

Navigating the Toddler Years: Ages 3-4 "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast —It's HERE! Hey parents! Welcome to Toddler Toolkit. Struggling with your three to four-year-old's listening skills? You're not alone. In this epis...

How to Stay Calm When Your Child Loses It - Practical Tips for Parents "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast —It's HERE! When your child is screaming, throwing toys, or melting down in public, it can feel impossible to stay...

Toddler Car Battles: Why They Happen and What Helps "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast —It's HERE! In this episode of the Toddler Toolkit podcast, we discuss common issues around car seat battles with toddlers, why they h...

Big Emotions as the Map: Guiding Your Child’s Lifelong Coping Skills Because....What You Do in Your Child's 'Big Emotional Moments' Changes Everything "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast —It's HERE! In this episode of the...

Kindergarten Readiness & Preschool Daycare Tips with Expert Amy Fieldman "If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast —It's HERE! Welcome to the Toddler Toolkit Podcast! In today's episode, we share a clip from the Happy Toddle...

Handling Toddler Meltdowns: What Pancakes Taught Me About Emotions Heather Schalk shares insights and strategies on managing toddler meltdowns using a relatable pancake breakfast scenario that was a true story! She discusses the importance of modeling calm behavior, recognizing frustration tolerance, and teaching toddlers self-regulation techniques. Heather invites listeners to a free guide and cl...

There may just be a method to the madness after all! Our toddlers are constantly learning about the world around them. And the main way in which they learn is through play and play schemas. From throwing things and ripping pages out of books to tossing all their toys out of the bin and lining their cars up in a certain way, our toddlers are naturally moving through phases that help them better und...

Two Secrets to Enjoying the Toddler Years In this episode, we reveal the two key factors that can help parents actually enjoy the toddler years: 1. addressing shame and 2. letting go of perfectionism. We discuss how these issues often go unnoticed but heavily impact our parenting experience. There's also an exciting announcement about the upcoming Free Class and Guide : 'Calm, Kind, and Caring Tod...

Understanding Toddler Tantrums: Real Life Stories + What Helped Welcome to the Toddler Toolkit podcast! In this episode, we delve deep into the world of toddler tantrums, exploring not just the outward emotional outbursts but the deeper unmet needs and expectations behind them. Host Heather shares real-life tantrum stories from her own family to illustrate key parenting concepts such as the 'pictu...

Whether you're a brand new parent or a veteran, keeping track of a baby's feeding schedule is not easy! Roxie Alsruhe discovered this first-hand while caring for her newborn son. When their baby started losing weight instead of gaining, Roxie and her wife did everything they could to help him get the nourishment he needed. Through the many sleepless nights and tiring days, Roxie kept careful track...

The One Thing That Shapes Toddler Behavior and Self-Esteem In this episode, we explore the key factor that shapes your toddler's behavior and self-esteem - your language and reactions. We'll discuss the concept of the toddler reactivity loop, how to set the stage for better behaviors, and why the attention you give is the attention you get back. Learn practical tips on redirecting rather than reac...

The Toddler Discipline Script That Backfires & What to Do Instead In this episode, we're diving into the shortcomings of widely shared toddler discipline advice, particularly the 'validation boundary method.'  Learn why popular scripts like 'It's okay to be mad, but we don't hit' can backfire, reinforcing unwanted behaviors and leading to parental burnout. We'll explore eight key reasons why t...