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

Do you have math anxiety and don't want that same struggle for your kids? Dr. Aditya Nagrath joins me today to discuss teaching math as a language to young students and empowering children with mathematics through a holistic approach. He also emphasizes early education in math to help alleviate math anxiety and reminds us that math is a process not a destination . Dr. Aditya Nagrath helps stud...

Raising kids with a positive self image can feel daunting. In this episode, I remind you that how we talk to kids become their self talk. I emphasize that beauty lies within the way we feel inside ourselves and when kids feel confident they feel capable to do hard things. Like what you heard? Please scroll down and rate and review the show . Leave a comment or ask a question, so we can continue to...

Worried your child isn't hitting milestones? Want to know if your child really is on track? Join me as I discuss many factors beyond physical age that contribute to hitting milestones. I emphasize that progress is key and each child will progress at their own pace, on their own journey . I also recommend when it is time to seek a specialist. ⁠ Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and in survival...

Are you a home based entrepreneur or working from home with toddlers not in daycare and struggling? It's challenging to juggle a business and family responsibilities. In this episode I offer strategies on how to be successful, give yourself permission to focus on your business, and to separate business and family . Like what you heard? Please scroll down and rate and review the show . Leave a...

Has your child been diagnosed with a delay or disability? Do you have that gut feeling something might be off? Kelley Coleman, author of Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports joins me to discuss how to support kids with delays and disabilities . We discuss the need to advocate for your child , the need to look at w...

Wondering when your baby becomes a toddler? Confused by all the different guidelines? Join me in this episode as I discuss the transition between babyhood and toddlerhood . I encourage parents and caregivers to observe your child with your heart and be mindful of where they are at. I also shed light on a few signs to watch for! Struggling to understand your toddler? Want to strengthen your connect...

Want to know what's the most important thing to say to your child ? Our kids need to hear us say many meaningful, emotional words everyday, but there are 3 words we need to prioritize as parents, caregivers and as teachers. Spoiler alert: it's not I Love You. Listen in and find out what it is! Love what you hear? Please scroll rate and review the show and help get our message out to other...

Are your kids bored all the time? Always asking for something to do and needing you to keep them entertained? Join me as I discuss boredom as the gateway to creative play and the life skills that are learned from this. I talk about the difference between creative play and consuming experiences through digital devices and also the importance of encouraging kids to have self directed play. Feeling o...

July 4, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 156 Late talker? #1 Tip to Get Them Talking with a Pediatric SLP & Toddler Mom In this episode, Jessie Kensey joins Cara to discuss the number one tip to help late talkers ! They discuss milestones, modelling language and communication . They also share tips and strategies to help get our littles talking! Jessie is a pediatric speech languag...

Worried your toddler lacks empathy? I'm here to tell you that kids who are not naturally compassionate or empathetic are not bad kids . While it does take work, kids can be taught empathy and compassion and in this episode I share practical tips on how to teach these skills. Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and in survival mode? Determined to be calm and connected to help your child thrive?...

Does your toddler say no to everything and refuse what you ask them to do? You're not alone. In this episode I encourage parents and caregivers to look past the words children speak and look a the emotion behind the words. I discuss allowing kids to process their emotions , to understand what they feel, why they feel it and that it is a temporary experience . Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected,...

Do you find yourself apologizing for your child's behavior? Saying sorry for their outbursts or tantrums? Join me as I discuss what apologizing for our kids behavior is actually doing and saying . I offer a technique to help you navigate tough moments , especially in public, where you do not have to take ownership of your child's behavior. Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and in survival...

June 20, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 152 Want to Give Your Kids a HeadStart? Raising Good Humans with Paul Behrman Paul Behrman joins Cara this week to talk about the national Head Start program and the wide range of services they offer from child development, family engagement, health services, to supporting families needs and goals. They talk about mindset and heartset as being...

Parenting is hard. Parenting in public feels even harder. In this episode, I remind you that you when sit confidently inside your choices and know that you show up for your kids , not for other parents, parenting in public becomes easier. Are you navigating some hard things with your little human , but you cant quite figure out how to get there confidently? Schedule a complimentary connection call...

Reward charts, sticker charts, start charts.... have you thought about using these to entice your toddler? In this episode I discuss instant gratification versus rewards and the long game of cultivating inner motivation and determination . I also share that rewards can be experiences and do not necessarily need to be physical things. Looking to be intentional, calm and connected on your parenting...

When was the last time you received a thank you note? Should your toddler be writing these 'old-fashioned' notes? Today I'll share why I toddlers should be writing thank you notes and how to get them involved in writing the notes, even when they can't write! Love what you hear? Rate and review the show so we can spread the joy and reach more listeners! June 11, 2024 Episode 149 Sho...

June 6, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 148 4 Tips for Finding a High Quality Preschool with Amber Jayne Amber Jayne joins Cara this week to discuss finding a high quality preschool . They talk about identifying how your child learns is a great starting point in finding the right childcare center. Amber also shares her 4 Senses Rule to have specific things to consider when choosing a...

Sports practice, activities, school, deadlines! It's never ending and the overwhelm is real! Join me in this episode where I talk about strategies to help kids and adults deal with overwhelm . I also emphasize that as parents we need to share with our kids when we are feeling overwhelmed and how we can tackle that together. Love what you hear? Please scroll rate and review the show and help ge...

Resistance builds resilience. I truly believe that. In this episode I talk about raising resilient kids who can step into the uncomfortable and rise above . I share a personal story of raising my own resilient daughters and encourage caregivers to cultivate resilient moments for children. Struggling and need help? We can make a plan together to help you create the parenting experience you're l...

Does it feel like you're always repeating yourself, trying to get your toddler to listen? Join me as I discuss the difference between listening, hearing and processing information . I share a tested tip to help get your toddler to listen and how to make them feel successful when they do! I also discuss how intentional language we use will benefit toddlers who listen and feel successful. Wish t...

May 23, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 144 Financial Planning for Growing Families with Helena Rosenthal & Nicole McDonald Helena Rosenthal and Nicole McDonlad join Cara this week to discuss financial planning with your growing family . They emphasize the importance of deciding which financial priorities are important to your family before making decisions. They discuss the value...

Does your toddler tell you the truth, no matter what? Or have they started to tell little lies? In this episode, I share how toddlers change from truth telling to shame and blame . I give you examples of how you can support your child in telling the truth and set the foundation for your future teenager to feel safe to tell you the truth . This episode resonating? Please rate and review the show an...

Has your child been diagnosed with a medical condition? I've been there, lived that. In this episode I share a personal story of my child being diagnosed with a medical condition, and my journey of reframing my mindset from a victim to one of looking for what is possible . Love what you hear? Please rate and review the show and help get our message out to other conscious-minded mamas, dads, ca...

Caught yourself saying "stop crying" to your toddler? We all do it. Today I'll share why we should try not to say it and I'll give real examples of what we can say instead, while we hold space for our toddlers big emotions. It's not too late to join the Spring cohort of like-minded parents looking to make massive transformations with their littles! Today is the FINAL day to r...

Travelling with toddlers is hard, heavy work! Looking for some strategies to make flying a little less stressfu l? I've got you covered! In this episode I share the different ways parents and caregivers can engage with toddlers , rather than entertain, while flying. Need a tool kit to help turn your reactions into responses? Join our next cohort of like-minded parents looking to make massive t...