Little people are my favorite people! 

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed

Cara is an early language expert, teacher trainer, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she teaches parents and educators the power of intentional language in shaping children’s identity, confidence, and future success. She is the host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years and author of the Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.

Learn more about Cara here.

Signature Seminars:

• Discover Your Parenting Why - Aligning Core Family Values with Collaborative Parenting Strategies (Parent Engagement Program)

• How to Talk to Infants and Toddlers While They Play - Language that Fosters Connection, Confidence, and Creativity

• How to Talk to Kids Before they Can Talk Back: Words That Prevent Power Struggles

• Collaborative Classroom Management — Learn and apply the Science of Intentional Language Stacking to turn Classroom Conflict into Cooperation.

  And Coming Soon…

• How to Talk so Kids Feel Safe, Heard, and Loved Even When The Answer is No!

“Cara, you are simply amazing!! I will always follow, enlist, and share your wealth of information.

You have THE BEST way of phrasing & communicating ~ there is no need to reinvent the wheel, I just share your name, address, and links with my families! 

I know that you are bridging the gaps in their parenting journey and I am merely a transmitter...I am grateful for you and all that you teach. Thank you!! “

- Jill Yarasheski, Parent Educator with Parents As Teachers 

Speaks To Infant/Toddler

Parents

Educators

Caregivers

Program Directors

Now booking in person and virtual events for 2026/2027

• Conference keynotes and breakout groups

• Interactive full and half-day professional development

• Early Childhood Preservice

• Perspective Shifting Parent Engagement Programs

For Speaking, Media, and Teacher Training Inquiries fill out the form below and our team will be in touch.

To save a date on Cara's calendar or request a pricing sheet, please email [email protected].

For information on book talks and bulk pricing for programs please email the publisher at [email protected]. 

Upcoming Bookings

March, 2026

• Online Teaching Webinars -  Miss Poppins 

• Thriving Through Motherhood Summit Online & Live Q&A Panel

• Parent Education Program (Session 1 of 2) Hindsdale, Massachusetts
• Health, Wealth, Wisdom Online Summit

April, 2026

• Parent Education Program & In Person Preschool Professional Development  - Marblehead, Massachusetts

• Author Talk & Book Signing - Chester, Vermont

• Tools of the Mind Annual Conference 
• OHIO AEYC Annual Conference
• Parent Education Program (Session 2 of 2) Free book for all in attendance thanks to a generous ECE grant - Hindsdale, Massachusetts
• Young Child Learning Live Webinar