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

May 23, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 39 Help! My Kids Just Don't Listen! In this episode, Cara explains why it seems like your kids aren't listening to you! That there is a difference between hearing and listening . She describes the process your little one's brain experiences as they receive auditory input and how the result directly affects their behavior. Explore the...

May 18, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 38 5 Ways to Control the Chaos with Jenna Hermans In this episode, Cara welcomes Jenna Hermans, a mom of four who shares her chaos story of moving homes, adding another child to the family, starting a business with her husband, and living through a massive mental breakdown, then flipping the script on her life and her parenting style. She shares...

May 16, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 37 The Power of Gifting Experiences for the Whole Family In this episode, Cara shares why she often chooses to give experiences instead of gifts to the special people in her life. She explores the long-lasting benefits of experiential gifting and how to use those memories to anchor your relationship with your little one even more into the Core4C...

May 11, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 36 Prioritizing Your Health After Motherhood with Michelle Richeman In this episode, Cara welcomes Michele Riechman, a busy mom of 4 kids and a military wife shares health-hacks with us that take 10 minutes or less. She is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and health coach with her doctorate in physical therapy. She helps women who have put them...

May 9, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 35 Celebrating Big and Little Parenting Wins In this episode, Cara shares a very personal story celebrating her daughter's evolution from a shy, home-loving, 'velcro' child to an adult who chooses independence, travel, and confident social interaction and how to peek back to find moments to celebrate yourself as you support YOUR kids...

May 4, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 34 How Your Child Learns Best with Kristina Heagh- Avritt In this episode, Cara welcomes Kristina Heagh-Avritt, co-founder of Vibrant Family Education. Kristina utilizes 27 years of professional public classroom teaching, a love of technology, and a passion for helping her students achieve their highest potential. Her mission is to help families...

May 2, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 33 Raising Independent Kids by Parenting with Love and Logic In this episode, Cara dives into the social psychology of raising a truly independent child who knows their true identity and creating opportunities to grow into their best self. She talks about preventing codependency and the different ages your little one can tackle new skills. 🎓 Gra...

April 27, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 32 How Respectful Parents Learn to Listen with Deb Porter In this episode, Cara welcomes Deb Porter, a mom on a mission to "Mr Rogers" the world through teaching & practicing confidential, compassionate listening . To that end, she created HOLD Hearing Out Life Drama. HOLD is a confidential listening service that is outside the c...

April 25, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 31 Conscious Parenting Coaching Session: Weaning With Intention Listen in on a LIVE coaching session with Lexie Smith, a conscious mama preparing to wean her daughter at 1 year old and looking for space to plan soulfully for the physical and emotional transitions she knows are coming. Are you struggling with an upcoming transition? Schedule a...

April 20, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 30 Raising Kids Who Will Tell You Anything with Tara Miko Ballentine In this episode, Cara welcomes Tara Miko Ballentine, mom to a 7-year-old and the founder of Bright Littles. Her company produces tools and resources to have fun, engaging conversations at home or in the classroom . Her commitment to supporting children comes from being a moth...

April 18, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 29 2 Year Old Won't Get Dressed? Try These Strategies In this episode, Cara shares a real-life story of a toddler's refusal to get dressed, the psychology behind her struggle, and some strategies to support putting on her clothes without a massive meltdown! 🤯 Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download Cara's FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧 ⁠...

April 13, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 28 Banishing Mom Guilt with Licensed Therapist Kyira Wackett In this episode, Cara welcomes Kyira Wackett, a licensed mental health therapist specializing in communication, boundary setting, distress tolerance, forgiveness (self and others) and cognitive reframe and empowerment. She believes that all of us have the capacity to author our own s...

April 11, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 27 Is Your Toddler Struggling With Transitions? Do this! Post Pandemic Parenting is one big transition after another! In this episode, Cara talks about how helping our little people successfully transition is like building a new habit and setting realistic expectations for each time they practice. 🤯 Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FR...

April 6, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 26 How to Raise Healthy Kids with Child Therapist Dr. Williams In this episode, Cara is joined by Dr. Williams, boy mama, and cognitive child therapist with her M.S. in counseling psychology and Ph. D. in general psychology. Dr. Willams brings a fresh spin on r aising healthy kids by blending her holistic, spiritual journey with her scientific...

April 4, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 25 Conscious Parenting Coaching Session: Fighting Nap Time Megan is mom to a 2 and 4-year-old who are both fighting naps! She and her husband both work from home and are looking for some new strategies to help support both their child's sleep requirements and their sanity! Listen in on our live, 1:1 coaching session! So much gratitude to th...

March 30, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 24 Food Goals: The Solution for Picky Eaters with Allison Taylor In this episode, Cara is joined by Allison Taylor, a military wife, mom to 3 kids, and host of the Everybody's Gotta Eat podcast. Her passion for feeding her family well, along with her busy lifestyle, has made her a meal-planning ninja. She offers tips, tricks, and meal-plan...

March 28, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 23 Conscious Parenting Coaching Session: Toddler Separation Anxiety Jamie, mom to a 2.5-year-old Pandemic baby is struggling. She thinks music class will be a great opportunity for him to practice engaging with other kids and have some fun. He can't separate from her and isn't having any fun. Listen in on our live, 1:1 coaching session...

March 23 ,2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 22 Does Your Toddler Refuse to Sleep? Top 3 Toddler Sleep Solutions with Kristine Petterson In this episode, Cara is joined by Kristine Petterson, a mama to two girls with her Masters in Education, a Certified Sleep Consultant, and a teacher of Yoga & Mindfulness training for all bodies. In this conversation, Kristine focuses on the strugg...

Does your toddler always want your attention? It can feel exhausting. In this episode I redefine what it means when our kids want 'attention', offer a mindset shift and new perspective to embrace attention seeking as a love connection that anchors the parent/child relationship. Struggling with transitions?  Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download my ⁠ Tips for Tantrum-F...

March 16, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 20 Proactive vs. Reactive Parenting with Laura Schwinn In this episode Cara is joined by Dr. Laura Schwinn, a clinical psychologist, mama of 4, and attachment theory expert. She resonates deeply with women’s struggles and the disconnect between actions, feelings, and personal needs .  She works with high achieving, open-minded, curious explore...

Join me in this episode as I walk through a real life example of holding and honoring our own needs as parents while setting our kids up for successful interactions by choosing reasonable and achievable expectations. 🤯 Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today! 🎧 5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! March 14, 2023 Episode 19 How Conscious Parents...

March 9, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 18 Take Control of Your Time & Play More with Valerie Recore In this episode Cara welcomes Valerie Recore , a productivity specialist, time giver, and a Certified Fair Play Method Facilitator . She helps overwhelmed and overcommitted moms stop feeling pulled in too many directions. With a background in mental health and corporate training,...

March 8, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 17 The SPIN to SAVE KIDS Challenge with Dr. Cindy Jackson In this special, extra episode Cara welcomes Dr. Cindy Jackson, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with over 20 years in the pharmaceutical services industry. As expert in rare diseases and pediatrics she currently works as an adjunct assistant professor in the division of pediatric infect...

Managing two young kids on your own can be a struggle! In this episode, I answer a mom of a 2.5 and 4.5 year old's question about how to keep her kids safe, listening and learning while parenting in public when they both want to do different things. Struggling with transitions?  Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download my  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ...

March 2, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 15 The 3 M's of Self-Care for Mindful Moms with Jessica Gershman In this episode Cara welcomes Jessica Gershman , the founder of The Zen Mommy and the voice behind the Zen(ish)Mommy podcast , as well as a passionate believer in the power of self care. Through her work as a certified yoga instructor, an accomplished home chef, and a dedicate...