Bust the boredom for your toddler this summer with these simple yet fun and engaging learning activities! Fill your toddler's learning bucket with a few simple techniques that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine without major preparation or mess. Join Heather in this episode as she dives into some fun ideas you can do with your toddl…

Do you find yourself often repeating instructions to your child to get them to do something? Like when you want them to pick up their toys and you keep telling them over and over to pick them up, even though they just won't do it. Or when it's time to leave and you keep telling your toddler that it's time to go, but they just won't stop playing. If…

Experience all the fun events and activities with your toddler this summer without all the stress! Join Heather in this episode as she gives her top eleven tips for planning long outings with your toddler, how to navigate big events, and what key things to both remember and avoid so you and your family can enjoy all the special events you have plan…

Do you have fun trips planned for the summer but not sure how to navigate long road trips with your toddler? Then you will definitely want to tune into this episode! Join Heather as she discusses her top tips for traveling with toddlers and ideas for what to bring with you so your toddler can stay happy, healthy, and entertained during the long hou…

What does discipline look like to you? Does it look harsh and authoritarian or does it look compassionate and positive? When it comes to parenting our toddlers, we may feel unsure of which direction to go with our discipline, but when we break down the root meaning of the word, we can get a better understanding of how to discipline from an attitude…

Sometimes, our toddlers just hurt our feelings. They say hurtful things when they’re upset, throwing a tantrum, or having big feelings themselves. And, oftentimes, it’s very easy to take their words and actions personally. But when we can step outside of our own emotions, we can see that our toddlers don’t really mean it and we can learn how to man…

What’s the REAL reason behind your toddler’s tantrums? The answer may surprise you! In this episode, Heather breaks down the processes that occur when a toddler has a tantrum and the root causes behind his or her behavior. The issue isn’t always what you think it is and it may actually be something you never would have considered. Be sure to grab y…

Check in on your twin mom friends. We are not okay! Motherhood in and of itself is hard enough, but throw twins into the mix and it's survival mode or nothing. From figuring out how to care for two humans with the same needs at the same time, doing your best to avoid burnout, and process through toxic positivity, the twin mom life is a unique yet h…

Are you feeling frustrated and at your wit's end with aggressive toddler behavior? Sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop waitlist! Do you feel like your toddler’s behavior is turning into a dangerous situation and affecting their siblings? We call this the “Code Red Zone.” When your toddler’s behavior starts negatively affe…

Are you stuck in the Toddler Reactivity Loop? Your toddler does something they shouldn't and you tell them "no" and try to redirect them, but their behavior just gets worse. They start hitting, kicking, biting, and throwing things at you or their siblings. What do you do? When a toddler's behavior gets out of control, it often becomes very difficul…

Are you feeling frustrated and at your wit's end with aggressive toddler behavior? Sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop waitlist! Is your toddler's fight for control becoming exhausting for you and your family? When a toddler tries to get what they want by becoming aggressive and hitting, throwing, and/or biting, this beha…

Is your toddler highly sensitive to external stimuli and pain? Do they seem to have problems handling loud noises, uncomfortable clothing, or things that seem out of place? If your toddler also had procedures or operations done when they were an infant, there could be a correlation between the pain they experienced then and the sensory processing c…

It's every parent's most dreaded day with their toddler. The day their toddler stops taking naps! What do we do when our toddler decides they no longer want to take naps, thereby ending our most cherished quiet time? The answer is to not start panicking! Pediatric sleep consultant Jensine Casey is back on the podcast with us to share her top tips f…

Does the thought of traveling with your toddler stress you out so much that you're happy to wait until they're older to take a vacation? Mama, it's time to take that trip now! In this episode, Heather's sharing some great tips for how to travel with a toddler (or multiple!) without the meltdowns, anxiety, stress, or discomfort. From discovering the…

Is your toddler an expert at pushing all your buttons just right and knowing how to get on your very last nerve? Some toddlers just seem to have that mean streak down. They don't want to listen and it seems like telling them "no" just adds fuel to the fire. What's a frustrated, exhausted parent to do? Don't throw in the towel just yet! Listen in as…

Welcome to our first Q&A lightning round! In this episode, Heather's answering some of the top questions every toddler parent wants answers to. Everything from how to safely navigate stairs with your toddler and ditching the mom guilt over independent play, to tips for incorporating imaginative play into every day activities and getting your toddle…

It's no secret that motherhood is one of the most rewarding and most challenging jobs in the world. It doesn't always go as planned and, oftentimes, we find ourselves dealing with obstacles we never thought we'd have to face. But there is always hope! Your motherhood journey doesn't have to stay stuck in chaos mode. In this episode, Heather sits do…

Is our toddlers' bad behavior our fault? This question is constantly on our minds as parents of littles. It's not an easy task to understand the mind of a toddler and, most of the time, we feel lost on what's really going on. Expanding our ideas on what contributes to toddler behavior and being open to hearing a variety of opinions helps us to bett…

Your not-so-talkative toddler may have you worried about whether his or her speech skills are developing the way they should be. While every toddler grows and develops at their own rate, speech skills are one thing that can cause us to worry when lacking. Should they be talking more at their age? How many words should they be saying now? When is it…

Do you struggle with mom guilt every time you give in to your toddler's cries for the tablet or TV? We all do! In the technologically advanced world we live in, screens are just part of our every day lives. They're all around us, in our homes, and integrated into our routines. It's only natural that our toddlers will have some screen time during th…

Finding your toddler's sleep transition exhausting? You're not alone! In this episode, Heather sits down with pediatric sleep consultant, Jensine Casey, to talk all about toddler sleep habits, transitions, behavior, and patterns, and how we, as parents, can crack the code on getting our toddlers to sleep without the stress. Whether your toddler is …

What's the difference between turn-taking and sharing? Are they the same thing or do they teach different skills to our toddlers? And is sharing actually a bad thing to teach our toddlers? Heather breaks these two concepts down in this episode and confronts the misleading and confusing parenting advice that many influencers are currently sharing on…

So many of us mothers fail to prioritize and nurture ourselves along with our children. We put all of our focus on our kids, our spouse, our home, and our family before we ever remember to focus on ourselves as well. And sooner rather than later, we find ourselves burnt out, unhappy, resentful, and unwell. It's time to make a change! Join Heather a…

Why do toddlers sometimes have a meltdown after you give them what they asked for? Or why do they get stuck in a "yes, no" loop where they say they want something, then don't? And how do we handle those dreaded meltdowns that happen when they don't get what they wanted? Heather's answering all these questions plus more in this episode! Join in the …

Having children creates new strains, challenges, and obstacles in a marriage that we often didn't prepare for beforehand. Not only are we learning how to raise and care for a new human being, we're also learning how to navigate being a spouse and a parent at the same time, maintain the romance, and figure out how to approach parenthood as a team ra…

As mothers of young toddlers, we know just how difficult it can be to keep up with our health and fitness. Between sleep regressions, new routines, meltdowns, and playtime, finding time to work out is the last thing we want to think about! But when we make a few shifts to our day and our mindset, we may just find that it's not quite as difficult as…

Between 1 ½ and 2 ½ years, toddlers go through a period of rapid development across various domains. Not only are they growing bigger and stronger physically, they are also growing in their cognitive abilities, emotional and social development, self-care skills, language and communication, behavioral abilities, and sensory and artistic development.…

Gain greater insight into how your child functions and why they do what they do through their unique Energy blueprint! In this episode, Heather sits down with Spiritual Healer and Human Design Interpreter, Raven Scott, to discuss the significance of human design and how to use this tool to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your children, …

Set clear, doable, and healthy goals for you and your family in 2024! With the new year just a few days away, most of us are looking to set new goals for ourselves and our families to make the next year better than the year before. But what do we do when the resolutions we set just don't stick? Join Heather as she dives into the reasons why most re…

Put an end to the mealtime meltdowns! As parents of young toddlers, we all know how stressful and frustrating mealtime can often be. Between bargaining with our toddlers to eat their food, cleaning up the constant messes, and navigating tiresome tantrums, we're often left wondering if it'll ever get easier. Add in the holiday season and it's enough…

Do the holidays tend to leave you with a feeling of dread rather than joy? You're not alone! The holidays are often difficult for many, and expectation from family and friends can cause a lot of anxiety, stress, and tension. If you have babies and/or toddlers as well, that stress level shoots up even higher as the expectations also grow! Be prepare…

What's the best way to handle conflicts between toddlers? Should we let them figure it out for themselves, step in and take over, or something else? Conflicts can be tricky for our littles. They are still learning how to interact with others, take turns, share items, communicate effectively, and manage their emotions. And, though conflict resolutio…

Why does it seem like our toddlers' behavior gets worse before it gets better? What about when it seems to improve almost immediately? There's more going on behind the scenes than we might think! In this episode, we're breaking down the cognitive and developmental changes that are taking place in your toddler's brain and the reasons behind their be…

We're continuing our discussion on time-out versus time-in today! In today's episode, we'll be looking at approaches that are used in schools, how they compare to approaches used at home, the differences between time-out and time-in, and practical tips for using these strategies for your toddler! Come join in as we wrap up our conversation and use …

Wondering what the differences are between time-out and time-in? Which strategy should you use with your child, if either? You're sure to find out in this episode! We're breaking down the details on what each of these strategies means, what their differences and similarities are, and the research behind them. Looking at several different case studi…

What is harmony? One of the Definitions of harmony is "the quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole." Making up the whole is the ability to trust and support, communicate differences in a constructive manner, and look beyond the self as a broader picture, the whole. The self however is a very important part that makes up the whole. Everyo…

Sharing is a key skill for every toddler to master as they grow and develop. However, it can be a difficult skill for young toddlers to grasp when they don't understand what sharing really means. In today's episode, we're discussing how to approach sharing in a way that's developmentally appropriate for our toddlers so that they can understand and …

Why won't your toddler stop climbing on the couch and what you can you do to save your sanity?? As toddlers grow and develop, they reach a stage where they engage in a lot of risk-taking behavior. While this is healthy for their development and allows them to learn new skills, it can also be exhausting and worrisome for us parents! In today's episo…

Today, we're diving into the whirlwind world of toddlers - especially when you have more than one close in age. Whether they're twins, or Irish twins, or just toddlers treading on each other’s tiny toes, how do we ensure each feels valued for who they are? Using individual moments with your toddlers can feel challenging but the reward is oh so wort…

As parents of children close in age, fostering a positive bond between siblings is essential. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the dynamics of young sibling relationships. Learn how to handle rivalry, promote shared play, and what to do when your toddlers are fighting over your attention and want to sit on your lap. Drawing from both education…

In today's episode, we'll talk about two big toddler challenges: why they often run into the street and why they sometimes don't want to wear shoes. We'll look into why they do these things and share tips for parents to manage these situations. Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds? Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy tod…

In this episode, Heather talks about understanding toddler behavior, 10 best tips to reducing those all-too-common meltdowns, and explores how to raise resilient, self-regulated toddlers. Whether you're juggling 2 toddlers, grappling with sibling dynamics, or just seeking effective parenting strategies, this episode paves the way for a series fille…