Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids

November 14, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 89 3 Tips for When Holidays Disrupt Your Family's Routines and Schedules In this episode, Cara discusses the significance of maintaining routines and schedules during the holiday season , highlighting the potential stress and anxiety disruptions can cause, particularly for children. She addresses the challenges of travel and introducing...

November 9, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 88 The Connective Power of Parent Child Massage Sessions with Khyati Desai Selztzer In this episode, Cara welcomes Khyati Desai Seltzer, internationally certified infant massage instructor and girl mom x2, to discuss the power of baby massage. Khyati believes baby massage to be transformative and helps bring more calm, bonding, and better he...

November 7, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 87 My Toddler's Behavior is Out of Control. Do We Need to Get Them Tested? In this episode, Cara dives deep into the topic of behavioral testing, sharing the importance of allowing our kids to be who they are and supporting them as they grow into opportunities to navigate for themselves. Struggling and looking for one on one parenting co...

November 2, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 86 Follow Your Creative Path! Reawaken Your Imagination with Melissa Llarena In this episode, Cara welcomes Melissa Llarena, who is on a mission to help encourage, embolden, and empower moms by teaching them how to reawaken the power of their imagination and apply a more playful approach to navigating life's hurdles. Melissa is a mom of...

October 31, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 85 Grandparents as Caregivers? Embrace your Kids' Conscious Parenting Strategies! In this episode, Cara shares how we can help grandparents and caregivers understand our conscious parenting choices. Ready for a little grounding, mama? Take a few minutes and enjoy a Grounding Mama Meditation for those hard days. Find it on Spotify or on A...

October 26, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 84 Overcoming Childhood Trauma - Intentional ReParenting to Break Generational Cycles with Robyn Lynne This episode, Cara welcomes Robyn Lynne, to discuss overcoming childhood trauma . Robyn is a mom on a mission to serve and inspire women to live a life they LOVE by embracing their bravery and taking action in pursuit of their dreams. She a...

October 24, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 83 How to Hold Space for Your Child's Fear on Halloween In this episode, Cara discusses the importance of holding space for your child's emotions during Halloween. Fear doesn't have to hold you back from enjoying the spooky fun. Join the free, private Virtual Village community of like-minded conscious, collaborative mamas here ....

October19, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 82 Setting Healthy Screentime Boundaries with Meredith DePaolo In this episode, Cara welcomes Meredith DePaolo, who realized she wasn't the only parent  feeling challenged by devices when her own children struggled when it was time to come off line. Meredith is a mom of two girls, a Yale grad and a TV producer and journalist who has worke...

October 17, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 81 My Kids Don't Want to go to Preschool! What Do I Do? In this episode, Cara discusses how to handle when kids don't want to go to school or daycare. She shares how even when it's hard, telling the truth sets us up for success. Parenting with love and having strategies to use help in these situations! Join the free, private Virt...

October 12, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 80 Raising Kids Who Don't See Color - Anti Racist Parenting Tips with Temi Adamolekun In this week’s guest episode, Cara welcomes Temi Adamolekun to discuss anti-racist parenting . Originally from Nigeria, Temi grew up in England, and now lives in San Francisco with her husband and son, running her own communications agency. She has writ...

October 10, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 79 No Stranger Danger? Keeping Kids Safe When They Have No Fear In this episode, Cara discusses stranger danger and how we can teach our kids about safety, especially when their little toddler hearts still believe that everyone is good, and nice, and safe. Join the free, private Virtual Village community of like-minded conscious, collaborati...

October 5, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 78 Mindfully Managing Marriage and Motherhood with Michelle Purta In this episode, Cara welcomes Michelle Purta, a mom of 3, marriage coach and the host of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast. After spending years struggling in relationships, not knowing how to feel seen and heard, Michelle has learned that all it takes to be happily marrie...

October 3, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 77 How to Manage Massive Meltdowns and Tantrums In this episode, Cara shares some magic on managing meltdowns when our littles are overwhelmed and falling apart. Learn how navigating meltdowns doesn't have to be a mitigation or a power struggle. Struggling with transitions?  Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara...

September 28, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 76 The #1 Way to Design a Healthy Parent Child Relationship with Jenn Wert In this episode, Cara welcomes Jenn Wert, mom, former teacher, birth doula and parenting coach, to discuss building connections with your kiddos so they can feel empowered and be more prepared to be out in the real world. Get your FREE parenting consultation with Je...

September 26, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 75 Having a Hard Momming Day? Listen to this Grounding Mama Meditation In this episode, Cara shares a grounding mama meditation for those times when we need to refocus our energy back to our whys of becoming mothers and to reclaim the joy of parenting. Get comfortable and get ready to recenter and find some peace. ⁠ ⁠⁠ Share your parenting...

September 21, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 74 How One Mom's NICU Experience Inspired Her Conscious Parenting Journey In this episode, Cara welcomes Chelsea De Yaeger, a single mom who left her 9-5, followed her heart and moved to the beach in Mexico after her son experienced a serious health issue. Chelsea shares her journey from having it all to almost losing it all. Strugglin...

September 19, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 73 Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown In this episode, Cara welcomes Christine Brown, a mom to twin boys and the founder of Bella Luna Family, a parent consulting company that specializes in some of the most challenging aspects of parenting, including child sleep, child behavior and potty training....

September 14, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 72 Conscious Parenting Coaching Session: Supporting Toddler's Separation Anxiety In this episode, Cara welcomes Jamie Martin, a Covid mom to a now-toddler, in a live one-on-one coaching session about her child's struggle with separation anxiety. Listen in and gain valuable insights about supporting toddlers with this challenge. 🥳D...

September 12, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 71 Time Out vs. Time In? What's the Difference and How Gentle Parents Use Them In this episode, Cara discusses the difference between time outs, time ins and cozy corners . She shares insights on how long time aways should be and how many warnings we should give. When we follow through on our warnings, it helps our little ones trust we...

September 7, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 70 How a Mom of Three Prioritizes Exercise and Nutrition with Natalie Schwartz In this episode, Cara welcomes Natalie Schwartz, a Pandemic with three kids who empowers other mamas as a health coach and postpartum fitness instructor. Natalie is a certified holistic health coach and with credentials in pre and postnatal fitness. She's pas...

September 5, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 69 Looking for the Magic Wand for Better Behavior? Here It Is! In this episode, Cara shares some magic for setting your kids up for success (ie - good behavior) instead of struggle! She explores the idea of forecasting and how when your kids have more information they're about to make better choices when the moment comes to comply or di...

August 31, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 68 Empowering Neurodivergent Kids with Social Emotional Skills with Steph West In this episode, Cara welcomes Steph West, a social coach who helps neurodivergent kids and teens go from socially challenged to socially competent, confident, and connected! Steph has a bachelor's degree in psychology and master’s degrees in special education...

August 29, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 67 Home vs School Behaviors: Why the Difference? In this episode, Cara takes you inside your child's brain and body as they start something new. Big transitions take BIG energy . Learn why they are out of resources when they come home to you at the end of a long daycare, preschool, or Kindergarten day. Struggling with MELTDOWNS?  Download...

August 24, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 66 Is your Toddler a Late Talker? Tips on Recovering Speech Delays with SLP Kristi Schlessinger In this episode, Cara welcomes Kristie Schlessinger , a licensed speech-language pathologist certified by the American Speech Hearing Association. She specializes in working with young children, particularly in the areas of early language and feedi...

August 22, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 65 Raising Good Humans Who Take Responsibility for their Actions In this episode, Cara talks about how to raise kids who take responsibility for their actions and are willing to tell you the truth, even if it's hard. She explores how the toddler years are when we set this foundation by anchoring our parent/child relationship. Struggling w...