Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

TME 211 - How To Help A Picky Eater

If every meal feels like a negotiation over one more bite, it may be time to try something different. When parents worry their child isn’t eating enough, it’s natural to

The Hardest Moments After Bringing Home a New Baby... and How to Help Your Toddler Through Them

Bringing home a new baby can turn a toddler’s world upside down. Suddenly, your potty-trained, independent kid is having accidents, asking to be carried, or needing you e

"Nobody Wants to Play With Me": Helping kids through rejection and exclusion

Friendship problems can start earlier than most parents expect. By age three, children are beginning to form real friendships. They’re also learning how to join a group,

Making School Goodbyes Easier

Starting school stirs up big feelings — for little kids and for the parents saying goodbye. Dr. Cathryn shares the moment that changed drop-offs for good with her own you

When Potty Training Goes Sideways. Your toughest potty training questions, answered

When potty training goes sideways, it's easy to wonder if you're doing something wrong. In this episode, I answer a parent's question about a 3-year-old wh

A Tantrum Is Just A Toddler Acting Their Age

Dr. Cathryn shares a cringeworthy tantrum moment from her own parenting years and the perspective shift that changed how she responds to big feelings. Learn what's r

Grandparent Start Kit

Parenting has changed a lot over the years. That can leave grandparents wondering why today's parents make some of the choices they do. This episode explains the thi

How You Might Be Making Toddler Hitting Worse (Without Realizing It)

Your toddler just hit their sibling—again—and your instinct is to react: “That’s not nice!” “Say sorry!” “Go to your room!” Totally understandable. But here’s what most

Help Your Toddler Feel Loved When The New Baby Arrives

Bringing home a new baby can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming for your older child. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares simple, practical ways to help your

How To Stop Sleeping In Your Child's Room Without Hurting Your Connection

Helping your child fall asleep without you doesn't have to mean tears, guilt, or leaving them to figure it out alone. In this episode, I share why sleeping in your

How to Stop Your Toddler's 2am Wakeups for Good

Is your toddler waking up at 2 AM (again)? Instead of repeating “Go back to bed,” try this big-hearted, research-backed approach that helps your child feel safe and stay

What To Do When Your Child Bites (please don't bite back)

Biting is one of the behaviors that worries parents most. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why little kids bite, why "biting back" isn't the answer, and what to

Potty Training Without Power Struggles: The big-hearted approach to helping kids use the potty

Potty training doesn't have to involve battles, pressure, or regret. In this episode, Today, I'm sharing the Big-Hearted Approach to Potty Training, a method th

Little Kid Night Wakings: A Kinder, Smarter Fix That Actually Works

If your toddler is creeping into your room at 1am, 3am — or both — this episode is for you. Dr. Cathryn shares a simple, no-cry strategy that helped Katie sleep through t

You're Not Raising A Problem, You're Raising A Person

Why do little kids melt down over things that seem so small? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares one mindset shift that can completely change the way you respond to tantr

How To Stop Making Tantrums Worse

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares the biggest mistake parents make during tantrums and why trying to reason, explain, or “fix” the meltdown too quickly often makes thin

The Unbreakable Connection: Helping Kids Feel Close When You’re Apart

Your little one is missing you. Maybe it's daycare drop-off. Maybe it's 2 am. Maybe it's a sleepover at Nana's with a lot of very loud feelings. This

Help, My Kid Won't Poop on the Potty! (Here's Why — and What to Do)

Your little kid pees on the potty just fine — but when it comes to poop? Diaper only, thank you very much. You haven't done anything wrong. This is one of the most

The Secret To Shorter, Fewer, and Less Intense Tantrums

Ever feel like your toddler’s tantrums come out of nowhere—and take forever to end? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, Dr. Cathryn shares a big-hearted, science-backed

Catch Them Being 'Good' The Big-Hearted Way to Encourage Positive Behavior

The 5:1 rule is one of the most practical tools a parent can have — and it's simpler than you think. Originally researched by psychologist John Gottman in marriages