Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training

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How To Handle Hitting, Biting, and Kicking Jan 22, 2025

Show notes

In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, Dr. Cathryn dives into why toddlers hit, kick, or bite and how to respond with calm, big-hearted strategies. Learn the two-part approach to managing aggression: focus on safety in the moment and teach better responses later. Discover simple ways to prevent aggression, like prepping for playdates, staying tuned to your child’s frustration cues, and teaching calming strategies. Plus, Dr. Cathryn answers a listener’s question about managing bedtime battles. For more, check out her class, Help Your Child Fall Asleep Without You.

RESOURCES
Toddlers Made Easy online course

Potty Training Made Easy online course

Help Your Child Fall Asleep Independently mini-class

Toddlers Made Easy Course

FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training

And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.

Toddler Sleep Talk— Answers to Your Biggest Questions Jan 15, 2025

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Podcast Episode Show Notes: Toddler Sleep Q&A

In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, Dr. Cathryn answers some of the most common sleep challenges parents face with toddlers and preschoolers.

Topics covered:

A 22-month-old who won’t sleep without holding a parent’s hand
A 3-year-old resisting bedtime and asking to go back downstairs
A 5-year-old struggling to stay in their own bed

Dr. Cathryn shares big-hearted, gentle strategies to:

Help your child fall asleep independently
Reduce bedtime battles
Create a secure, loving bedtime routine

Plus, learn about her new workshop, Help Your Child Fall Asleep Without You, designed to guide your child toward independent sleep without tears or harsh transitions.

💛 Link to join the workshop in the show notes!

Enjoy better sleep and happier nights!

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

ONLINE COURSES

Potty Training Made Easy

WORKSHOPS

Help Your Child Fall Asleep Without You!

Tame Tantrums Crash Course

BRAND NEW BOOKS:

Toddlers Made Easy: Raise tiny humans without losing your mind (or your marbles)

Words That Work: 200 Scripts for Big-Hearted Parents -Know exactly what to say no matter what is thrown your way.

FREEBIES:

5 Must-Do’s Before Starting Potty Training. Get our free guide and empower your child. Set the path for success!

Tame Tantrums: Tame those tantrums Without Losing Your Cool masterclass

INSTAGRAM @healthiest_baby

Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthiest_baby

Sponsor:

ONE SKIN: https://www.oneskin.co/

Send Us Your Stories and Questions: We love hearing from you! Share your own experiences or questions. Email us to have your questions answered in future episodes, drcathryn@healthiest-baby.com

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If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you.

RESOURCES
Toddlers Made Easy online course

Potty Training Made Easy online course

Help Your Child Fall Asleep Independently mini-class

Toddlers Made Easy Course

FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training

And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.

Am I Expecting Too Much Of My Toddler? Jan 08, 2025

Show notes

In today's episode, Dr. Cathryn is tackling a question many parents grapple with: "Am I expecting too much from my toddler?" From tantrums to transitions, we’ll explore how adjusting expectations to match your toddler’s developmental stage can make parenting smoother and more enjoyable.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why toddlers aren’t mini adults and how their developing brains shape their behavior.
Common pitfalls of expecting too much and how it leads to frustration.
Practical ways to adjust your expectations while teaching skills like impulse control and emotional regulation.
Age-specific insights on what’s realistic to expect from 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds.
Scripts and strategies to set boundaries that protect your toddler’s self-esteem while keeping everyone sane.

✨ Check out the resources in the show notes for age-based guides, scripts, and my new book, Toddlers Made Easy, to help you navigate parenting with confidence!

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

ONLINE COURSES

Potty Training Made Easy

Tantrums: Crash Course

BRAND NEW BOOKS:

Toddlers Made Easy: Raise tiny humans without losing your mind (or your marbles)

Words That Work: 200 Scripts for Big-Hearted Parents -Know exactly what to say no matter what is thrown your way.

FREEBIES:

5 Must-Do’s Before Starting Potty Training. Get our free guide and empower your child. Set the path for success!

Tame Tantrums: Tame those tantrums Without Losing Your Cool masterclass

INSTAGRAM @healthiest_baby

Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthiest_baby

Sponsor:

ONE SKIN: https://www.oneskin.co/

Send Us Your Stories and Questions: We love hearing from you! Share your own experiences or questions. Email us to have your questions answered in future episodes, drcathryn@healthiest-baby.com

Rate, Review, & Follow ❤️❤️❤️

If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you.

RESOURCES
Toddlers Made Easy online course

Potty Training Made Easy online course

Help Your Child Fall Asleep Independently mini-class

Toddlers Made Easy Course

FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training

And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.

Never Repeat Yourself Again: Tips to Help Kids Listen Every Time Jan 01, 2025

Show notes

Dr Cathryn is tackling a topic that might seem simple but is actually a big deal for little ones: understanding time.

Hear about Marcus, a 3.5-year-old who loves the swings but struggles when it's time to leave. Why? Because his mom is giving a warning like this: “We’re leaving in 5 minutes.”

Kids can't see or touch time, so they don't understand it like adults do. But as they grow, they start to get it through routines and daily patterns.

Today’s Tips:

1. Use Sequences: Tell your child, "First park, then lunch, then playdate." It helps them understand the order of events.

2. Visual Timers: These show how much time is left in a way kids can see.

3. Sand Timers: A simple tool that helps kids see time passing.

4. OK WAKE UP Clocks: Helps your child know when it's okay to get out of bed by showing a green light.

5. Bonus Tip: Use calendars or a bead necklace to countdown to special days.

Thanks for tuning in to Toddlers Made Easy, where we make the tough parts of parenting easier!

Interested in more tools and big ideas to help during these challenging but crucial years? Check out our Toddlers Made Easy course for parents of 1 to 6-year-olds. It's a game-changer for your sanity and your child's development!

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

ONLINE COURSES

Potty Training Made Easy

FREEBIES:

eBook: 5 Must-Do’s Before Starting Potty Training. Get our free guide and empower your child. Set the path for success!

Masterclass: Tame Tantrums

Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthiest_baby

ONE SKIN: https://www.oneskin.co/

Send Us Your Stories and Questions: We love hearing from you! Share your own experiences or questions. Email us to have your questions answered in future episodes, drcathryn@healthiest-baby.com

Rate, Review, & Follow ❤️❤️❤️

If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you.

RESOURCES
Toddlers Made Easy online course

Potty Training Made Easy online course

Help Your Child Fall Asleep Independently mini-class

FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training

And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.

What If Bedtime Didn't Take Hours? Dec 25, 2024

Show notes

Today, we’re diving into bedtime struggles and simple tweaks to make evenings smoother for everyone.

What You’ll Learn:

Why Bedtime Feels So Hard for Toddlers
Separation anxiety, big imaginations, and FOMO are just a few reasons your child resists bedtime. Understanding these struggles is the first step to solving them.
How to Build a Calming Bedtime Routine
Learn the power of small, consistent rituals like deep breathing, using comfort objects, and creating a cozy sleep space to help your toddler wind down.
Setting Your Child Up for Sleep Success
Discover how to spot overtiredness, create the perfect sleep schedule, and avoid late naps to make bedtime smoother and less stressful.

Ready to tackle toddler life with confidence? Check out my Toddlers Made Easy course! It’s your ultimate resource for tantrums, power struggles, sleep challenges, and more. Find the link in the show notes and start making parenting easier today.

RESOURCES

Exciting news! Get my new book Toddlers Made Easy today if you’re ready for more big-hearted solutions to toddler struggles! Order Dr Cathryn's book: Toddlers Made Easy: Become The Parent Every Child Needs here or wherever you order books.

✔️ Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram @Healthiest_Baby

✔️ Get our best-selling online course, Toddlers Made Easy Course

✔️ Learn how to potty train, the lazy way Potty Training Made Easy

✔️ Grab my NEW BOOK Toddlers Made Easy Toddlers Made Easy

FREEBIES:

👩‍⚕️ Get the 5 Must-Do’s Before Starting Potty Training guide.Follow these essential steps to make the process smoother and stress-free for both you and your toddler!

👩‍⚕️ Get your seat: Tame Tantrums Without Losing Your Cool masterclass. Discover proven strategies to stay calm and in control, even during the toughest toddler moments!

SPONSORS:

GET 15% OFF WITH CODE: TODDLERS

Rate, Review, & Follow ❤️❤️❤️

If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you.

RESOURCES
Toddlers Made Easy online course

Potty Training Made Easy online course

Help Your Child Fall Asleep Independently mini-class

FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training

And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.

Why Punishments Don't Work — And What To Do Instead! Dec 18, 2024

Show notes

Tired of time-outs and tantrums? In this episode, I’ll share why punishment doesn’t work and what to do instead so that you can handle tricky moments with calm and confidence.

Why Punishment Fails: It stops behavior in the moment but hurts self-esteem and creates fear.
What Toddlers Need: They’re not being “bad”—they’re still learning to manage big feelings and impulses.
The E.A.S.Y. Approach: A simple, big-hearted way to teach better behavior without punishment.

Links to Toddlers Made Easy and Potty Training Made Easy are in the show notes! ❤️

RESOURCES

✔️ Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram @Healthiest_Baby

✔️ Get our best-selling online course, Toddlers Made Easy Course

✔️ Learn how to potty train, the lazy way Potty Training Made Easy

✔️ Grab my NEW BOOK Toddlers Made Easy Toddlers Made Easy

FREEBIES:

👩‍⚕️ Get the 5 Must-Do’s Before Starting Potty Training guide.Follow these essential steps to make the process smoother and stress-free for both you and your toddler!

👩‍⚕️ Get your seat: Tame Tantrums Without Losing Your Cool masterclass. Discover proven strategies to stay calm and in control, even during the toughest toddler moments!

SPONSORS:

GET 15% OFF WITH CODE: TODDLERS

Rate, Review, & Follow ❤️❤️❤️

If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you.

RESOURCES
Toddlers Made Easy online course

Potty Training Made Easy online course

Help Your Child Fall Asleep Independently mini-class

FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training

And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.

Rude or Just Learning? Big-Hearted Fixes for Toddler Challenges Dec 11, 2024

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn dives into three common toddler parenting challenges with big-hearted, practical solutions:

Rudeness: Learn how to validate your toddler’s feelings without reinforcing rude behavior, teach social alternatives like waving instead of talking, and defuse attention-seeking behavior at home while modeling kindness and autonomy.
Favoritism: Understand why toddlers show favoritism and how to handle it calmly, including tips to avoid over-repairing, build confidence in the less-preferred parent, and encourage one-on-one bonding time.
Night Weaning: Discover how to gently reduce night wakings by teaching your toddler independent sleep skills, starting with separating bedtime feeds from falling asleep and creating a smoother nighttime routine.

For more insights, check out Dr. Cathryn’s two-part podcast series, Why Won’t My Child Fall Asleep Without Me? Email your parenting questions to drcathryn@healthiest-baby.com.

RESOURCES

✔️ Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram @Healthiest_Baby

✔️ Get our best-selling online course, Toddlers Made Easy Course

✔️ Learn how to potty train, the lazy way Potty Training Made Easy

✔️ Grab my NEW BOOK Toddlers Made Easy Toddlers Made Easy

FREEBIES:

👩‍⚕️ Get the 5 Must-Do’s Before Starting Potty Training guide.Follow these essential steps to make the process smoother and stress-free for both you and your toddler!

👩‍⚕️ Get your seat: Tame Tantrums Without Losing Your Cool masterclass. Discover proven strategies to stay calm and in control, even during the toughest toddler moments!

SPONSORS:

GET 15% OFF WITH CODE: TODDLERS

Rate, Review, & Follow ❤️❤️❤️

If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you.

RESOURCES
Toddlers Made Easy online course

Potty Training Made Easy online course

Help Your Child Fall Asleep Independently mini-class

FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training

And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.

Terrible Twos? Try Terribly Important Twos Dec 04, 2024

Show notes

Terrible Twos? Try Terribly Important Twos

Welcome to Toddlers Made Easy with Dr. Cathryn! In this episode, we reframe the "terrible twos" as the "terribly important twos," highlighting why these challenging years are foundational for your child's emotional and mental health.

What You'll Learn:

Why toddlers are still big babies inside, needing gentleness and guidance.
How the toddler years shape trust, resilience, and self-worth.
The importance of secure attachment and emotional intelligence.
Tips for setting firm but kind boundaries to foster safety and connection.
Why everyday moments like play and cuddles build a foundation for life.

Parenting toddlers is tough, but with empathy and patience, these years become an incredible opportunity to shape your child’s future.

RESOURCES

✔️ Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram @Healthiest_Baby

✔️ Get our best-selling online course, Toddlers Made Easy Course

✔️ Learn how to potty train, the lazy way Potty Training Made Easy

✔️ Grab my NEW BOOK Toddlers Made Easy Toddlers Made Easy

FREEBIES:

👩‍⚕️ Get the 5 Must-Do’s Before Starting Potty Training guide.Follow these essential steps to make the process smoother and stress-free for both you and your toddler!

👩‍⚕️ Get your seat: Tame Tantrums Without Losing Your Cool masterclass. Discover proven strategies to stay calm and in control, even during the toughest toddler moments!

SPONSORS:

GET 15% OFF WITH CODE: TODDLERS

Rate, Review, & Follow ❤️❤️❤️

If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you.

RESOURCES
Toddlers Made Easy online course

Potty Training Made Easy online course

Help Your Child Fall Asleep Independently mini-class

FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training

And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.

Fewer, Shorter, and Way Easier Tantrums Nov 27, 2024

Show notes

Fewer, Shorter, and Way Easier Tantrums

Tantrums are a normal and healthy part of toddlerhood! In this episode, we explore why tantrums happen and what they’re not. They aren’t signs of bad parenting, manipulation, or a lack of discipline—they’re your toddler’s way of expressing emotions they don’t yet have the skills to handle.

We’ll share practical, big-hearted solutions to make tantrums fewer, shorter, and easier to manage. You’ll walk away feeling more confident and connected with your child, even during their toughest moments.

Here’s what we cover:

Fewer Tantrums: Learn how my P.R.E.P. method (Preview, Rehash, Engage, Pretend Play) helps toddlers feel prepared and reduces meltdowns.
Shorter Tantrums: Timing matters! You’ll learn how to stay calm, validate your child’s feelings, and step in when the tantrum shifts from anger to sadness—all while setting big-hearted firm, clear boundaries.
Easier Tantrums: Shift your mindset with a simple mantra: “A tantrum is just a toddler acting their age.” When you accept tantrums as normal and guide your child through their big feelings, they become easier for both of you to handle.

Check out my Tantrum Crash Course Masterclass for even more tips and tools. For the next 48 hours, it’s available for just $27! This 38-minute class is packed with practical strategies, including my signature C.A.L.M. method and scripts for every tantrum scenario.

👉 Grab it here—don’t miss it!

RESOURCES

✔️ Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram @Healthiest_Baby

✔️ Get our best-selling online course, Toddlers Made Easy Course

✔️ Learn how to potty train, the lazy way Potty Training Made Easy

✔️ Grab my NEW BOOK Toddlers Made Easy Toddlers Made Easy

FREEBIES:

👩‍⚕️ Get the 5 Must-Do’s Before Starting Potty Training guide.Follow these essential steps to make the process smoother and stress-free for both you and your toddler!

👩‍⚕️ Get your seat: Tame Tantrums Without Losing Your Cool masterclass. Discover proven strategies to stay calm and in control, even during the toughest toddler moments!

SPONSORS:

GET 15% OFF WITH CODE: TODDLERS

Rate, Review, & Follow ❤️❤️❤️

If this sounds like you: "I love Toddlers Made Easy." <-- Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more parents -- just like you.

RESOURCES
Toddlers Made Easy online course

Potty Training Made Easy online course

Help Your Child Fall Asleep Independently mini-class