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You're Not Raising a Problem, You're Raising a Person: The Big-Hearted Way to Handle Toddler Challenges

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In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, Dr. Cathryn dives into one of the most transformative shifts in parenting: seeing your child not as a problem to fix, but as a person to guide.

Discover how a "Big-Hearted Interpretation" can help you reframe challenging toddler behaviors—from tantrums to hitting—and respond with clarity, empathy, and confidence.

Dr. Cathryn shares real-life examples, like the sandbox meltdown and hitting at daycare, to show how understanding your child’s developmental stage can change everything.

Plus, she offers three practical principles to help you pause, support, and truly see the person behind the behavior.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, overwhelmed, or unsure how to handle those big toddler emotions, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why toddlers’ behaviors aren’t defiance—they’re development.
  • How to avoid the “Expectation Trap” and respond with calm.
  • Three actionable strategies to handle meltdowns and misbehavior.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Toddlers Made Easy Course – Your guide to navigating tantrums, building connection, and holding boundaries with confidence.

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow parent who needs a little extra support today!

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Manage episode 507995778 series 3386176
Content provided by Dr. Cathryn. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dr. Cathryn or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, Dr. Cathryn dives into one of the most transformative shifts in parenting: seeing your child not as a problem to fix, but as a person to guide.

Discover how a "Big-Hearted Interpretation" can help you reframe challenging toddler behaviors—from tantrums to hitting—and respond with clarity, empathy, and confidence.

Dr. Cathryn shares real-life examples, like the sandbox meltdown and hitting at daycare, to show how understanding your child’s developmental stage can change everything.

Plus, she offers three practical principles to help you pause, support, and truly see the person behind the behavior.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, overwhelmed, or unsure how to handle those big toddler emotions, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why toddlers’ behaviors aren’t defiance—they’re development.
  • How to avoid the “Expectation Trap” and respond with calm.
  • Three actionable strategies to handle meltdowns and misbehavior.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Toddlers Made Easy Course – Your guide to navigating tantrums, building connection, and holding boundaries with confidence.

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow parent who needs a little extra support today!

  continue reading

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