Contributing Writer: Caroline Thor

If you’ve ever looked around your living room and wondered, “Why am I the only one picking up around here?” — you’re not alone.

When we’re deep in the toddler trenches, it’s so easy to fall into the habit of doing it all ourselves. Because let’s be honest — le...

Contributing Writer: Andra McHugh

Toddler eczema can feel like a never-ending cycle: one step forward, two steps back.

You’re doing everything you can — changing diets, trying new creams, cleaning up the environment, and yet, your toddler is still scratching through the night, flaring after eve...

Contributing Writer: Micaela Passeri 

If you’ve ever found yourself exhausted by the emotional ups and downs of parenting, especially in those early years… you’re not alone. The tantrums, tears, and bedtime battles can feel like a never-ending emotional roller coaster. One moment you’re cherishi...

Contributing Writer: Jill Lerman

If you’re a parent with young children at home, then you know that finding a way to keep your children occupied and engaged so that you can find time to get things done or have a moment to recharge can be a challenge. 

Maybe you feel like you’re in a cycle of...

Contributing Writer:  Dr. Vladimir Barayev, MD

You may have seen recent headlines about the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launching a new search for the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)—with a particular focus on vaccines. Medical resea...

Contributing Writer: Kimberly Gawne 

TL;DR

Creating consistent daily rhythms and routines is one of the most effective ways to support young children’s emotional well-being, brain development, and family connection. By implementing predictable patterns in your day, you reduce stress, prevent ta...

Contributing Writer: Erica Trainor from the Lil' Iguana’s Children’s Safety Foundation

As parents of toddlers and preschoolers, we’ve all found ourselves saying “don’t” more times than we can count.

“Don’t touch that!”
“Don’t talk to strangers!”
“Don’t go near the water!”
“Don’t eat that!”

Contributing Writer: Lauren Fonvielle

If you’ve ever watched your child struggle with fear, overwhelm, or nervousness — and wished you had a magic wand to help — you’re not alone. As parents, we want to protect and empower our kids, but sometimes we’re not sure how. That’s where EFT (Emotional F...

I believe that all kids are worthy of our respect, trust, honesty. 

Without having to earn it.

Yes, even two year olds.

This is the foundational principle in the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(TM) I used to raise my kids and teach my students. 

Nurturing human connection between adult...

Tantrums are all kinds of T's: Tricky, Terrible, Testing, Trying, and, in any given day, Too Many!  (and Too Loud!)

I know, I'm preaching to the toddler tribe choir here.

You know that my goal is to teach you about another set of alliterative T's: how to Turn Tantrums into Teachable Moments....

Meet Davey, a high-energy, fun spirited little boy who is ALWAYS in motion.

This is toddler Davey loving life way back in 2021.

He's now six years old and the hero in my story-of-the-week on the podcast. 

Why? 

Because he lied to me, and then told the truth to his teacher about lying to me.

A couple weeks ago I scooped up my Goddaughter and headed to the local library. 

Last summer they renovated their infant/toddler play space and it is truly AHmazing now! 

We touched everything, emptied and filled buckets, made stories with magnetic & felt walls, and squeezed countless stuffies for...