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Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn
Hosted by Dr. Cathryn · EN
Toddlers Made Easy is a short, 10 minute, bite-sized podcast that gives you the insight, tools, and confidence you need to not only handle anything toddler-related thrown your way —but prevent problem behaviors before they start. Toddlers Made Easy is hosted by Dr. Cathryn, a nationally recognized pediatrician (retired) with more than 35 years of experience and a mother of 4.
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Kids Want to Help. Here’s Why You Should Let Them.
Mar 1800:07:39Tap to summarizeDo toddlers really need chores? In this episode, I share why young children want to help — and why letting them contribute builds confidence, responsibility, and a deep sense of belonging. You’ll hear: Why toddlers are naturally wired to help How tiny tasks build big confidence Why you don’t need chore charts at this age How early participation shapes responsible teens later on Chores at this stage aren’t about productivity. They’re about connection, competence, and feeling valued in the family. If this resonates, explore my Toddlers Made Easy course for more big-hearted, practical strategies that make parenting life easier. RESOURCES: 👉 Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram 👉 Toddlers Made Easy online course 👉 Subscribe to my free newsletter for big-hearted parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox Sponsor: Laundry Sauce
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Kids Want to Help. Here’s Why You Should Let Them.
Mar 1800:06:39Tap to summarizeDo toddlers really need chores? In this episode, I share why young children want to help — and why letting them contribute builds confidence, responsibility, and a deep sense of belonging. You’ll hear: Why toddlers are naturally wired to help How tiny tasks build big confidence Why you don’t need chore charts at this age How early participation shapes responsible teens later on Chores at this stage aren’t about productivity. They’re about connection, competence, and feeling valued in the family. If this resonates, explore my Toddlers Made Easy course for more big-hearted, practical strategies that make parenting life easier. RESOURCES: 👉 Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram 👉 Toddlers Made Easy online course 👉 Subscribe to my free newsletter for big-hearted parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox Sponsor: Laundry SauceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Aggressive Toddler Tantrums: Why Kids Hit, Bite, and Kick (And What To Do)
Mar 1100:09:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we talk about what to do when toddler tantrums turn physical—hitting, kicking, or throwing things. When you understand what’s happening inside your child’s brain, it becomes much easier to stay calm and respond in a way that protects both safety and self-esteem. You'll learn: Why aggressive tantrums happen: Toddlers feel big emotions but don’t yet have the impulse control or problem-solving skills to manage them. What to do in the moment: Focus on safety first, stay close and calm, and avoid lectures while your child is overwhelmed. How to help long-term: After the storm passes, teach simple skills—like asking for a turn or using words—to handle big feelings next time. This episode is made possible by our partner, Laundry Sauce. RESOURCES 👉 Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram 👉 Tantrum Crash Course mini-class 👉 Subscribe to my free newsletter for big-hearted parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: newsletter
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Aggressive Toddler Tantrums: Why Kids Hit, Bite, and Kick (And What To Do)
Mar 1100:08:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we talk about what to do when toddler tantrums turn physical—hitting, kicking, or throwing things. When you understand what’s happening inside your child’s brain, it becomes much easier to stay calm and respond in a way that protects both safety and self-esteem. You'll learn: Why aggressive tantrums happen: Toddlers feel big emotions but don’t yet have the impulse control or problem-solving skills to manage them. What to do in the moment: Focus on safety first, stay close and calm, and avoid lectures while your child is overwhelmed. How to help long-term: After the storm passes, teach simple skills—like asking for a turn or using words—to handle big feelings next time. This episode is made possible by our partner, Laundry Sauce. RESOURCES 👉 Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram 👉 Tantrum Crash Course mini-class 👉 Subscribe to my free newsletter for big-hearted parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Q&A: 3-Year-Old Fighting Bedtime and Toddler Throwing Explained
Mar 400:12:40Tap to summarizeBedtime was easy… until it wasn’t.And suddenly your 3-year-old is fighting sleep, stalling, crying — and maybe even climbing out of the crib. In this Q&A episode, I answer two common parent questions: #1. Why a great sleeper suddenly starts resisting bedtime at age 3#2. Why toddlers throw things — and how to respond calmly and effectively We’ll talk about sleep changes, dropping naps, big transitions (like a new sibling or starting school), and what throwing really means and how to stop it. RESOURCES: 👉 Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram 👉 Help Your Child Fall Asleep Without You mini-class 👉 Subscribe to my free newsletter for big-hearted parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: newsletter SPONSORS: Laundry Sauce: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mar 400:13:40Tap to summarizeBedtime was easy… until it wasn’t.And suddenly your 3-year-old is fighting sleep, stalling, crying — and maybe even climbing out of the crib. In this Q&A episode, I answer two common parent questions: #1. Why a great sleeper suddenly starts resisting bedtime at age 3#2. Why toddlers throw things — and how to respond calmly and effectively We’ll talk about sleep changes, dropping naps, big transitions (like a new sibling or starting school), and what throwing really means and how to stop it. RESOURCES: 👉 Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram 👉 Help Your Child Fall Asleep Without You mini-class 👉 Subscribe to my free newsletter for big-hearted parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: newsletter SPONSORS: Laundry Sauce:
Transcribe →The Helper Trap: How to raise a caring child who doesn’t feel responsible for everything
Feb 2500:08:42Tap to summarizeWhen a child is naturally kind and eager to help—especially with a new sibling—it can look beautiful on the outside… and still raise quiet worries on the inside. In this episode, we talk about how to nurture empathy without teaching a child to disappear herself—and how to keep helping a choice, not a role. In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between helping as a choice and helping as a responsibility Why constant praise for being “helpful” can unintentionally teach self-sacrifice What to say (out loud) so your child knows caregiving is not her job How to praise self-advocacy—not just kindness Simple shifts that keep your child developmentally centered on herself This episode is especially meaningful for parents of eldest children and those raising deeply empathetic kids. 🎧 If this big-hearted approach resonates with you, explore Toddlers Made Easy—my practical, developmentally informed course for everyday toddler challenges, in under five minutes a day. RESOURCES: 👉 Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram 👉 Subscribe to my free newsletter for big-hearted parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox Sponsor: Laundry Sauce
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The Helper Trap: How to raise a caring child who doesn’t feel responsible for everything
Feb 2500:07:42Tap to summarizeWhen a child is naturally kind and eager to help—especially with a new sibling—it can look beautiful on the outside… and still raise quiet worries on the inside. In this episode, we talk about how to nurture empathy without teaching a child to disappear herself—and how to keep helping a choice, not a role. In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between helping as a choice and helping as a responsibility Why constant praise for being “helpful” can unintentionally teach self-sacrifice What to say (out loud) so your child knows caregiving is not her job How to praise self-advocacy—not just kindness Simple shifts that keep your child developmentally centered on herself This episode is especially meaningful for parents of eldest children and those raising deeply empathetic kids. 🎧 If this big-hearted approach resonates with you, explore Toddlers Made Easy—my practical, developmentally informed course for everyday toddler challenges, in under five minutes a day. RESOURCES: 👉 Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram 👉 Subscribe to my free newsletter for big-hearted parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox Sponsor: Laundry SauceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Am I Expecting Too Much Of My Child?
Feb 1800:07:22Tap to summarizeIf you’ve ever wondered whether your toddler should be able to listen, wait, share, or calm down—and felt frustrated when they couldn’t—this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Dr. Cathryn talks about how unrealistic expectations quietly create power struggles, tantrums, and exhaustion—and how small mindset shifts can make parenting feel much easier. You’ll learn: Why many common expectations don’t match toddler brain development How adjusting expectations can prevent tantrums and power struggles What to realistically expect from 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds How a big-hearted lens helps you stay calm while holding boundaries 🎧 If this approach resonates with you, explore Toddlers Made Easy—my practical, big-hearted course designed for real-life toddler challenges, and it takes under five minutes a day. 👉 Learn more at Toddlers Made Easy, the online course RESOURCES: 👉 Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram 👉 Subscribe to my free newsletter for big-hearted parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox SPONSORS: Laundry Sauce See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Am I Expecting Too Much Of My Child?
Feb 1800:08:22Tap to summarizeIf you’ve ever wondered whether your toddler should be able to listen, wait, share, or calm down—and felt frustrated when they couldn’t—this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Dr. Cathryn talks about how unrealistic expectations quietly create power struggles, tantrums, and exhaustion—and how small mindset shifts can make parenting feel much easier. You’ll learn: Why many common expectations don’t match toddler brain development How adjusting expectations can prevent tantrums and power struggles What to realistically expect from 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds How a big-hearted lens helps you stay calm while holding boundaries 🎧 If this approach resonates with you, explore Toddlers Made Easy—my practical, big-hearted course designed for real-life toddler challenges, and it takes under five minutes a day. 👉 Learn more at Toddlers Made Easy, the online course RESOURCES: 👉 Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram 👉 Subscribe to my free newsletter for big-hearted parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox SPONSORS: Laundry Sauce
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