Podcasts by Parenting Beyond Discipline
Erin Royer, MA Psy. is the go-to expert on all things parenting and child development for today’s common challenges. Her parenting podcast covers way more than just discipline. She dives into topics such as self-esteem, development and health, modern parenting issues and even education. Erin is not just knowledgeable but also relatable, warm, and sometimes even funny. https://www.yourvillageonline.com
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#1: Introduction to Parenting Beyond Discipline from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.670477
An introduction to the Parenting Beyond Discipline podcast, including about the host, Erin Royer-Asrilant, the format, and a sampling of topics to be covered. To submit questions for future episode...
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#2: How to Support&Build Kids'Self-Esteem from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.665240
Research shows that, on average, girls' self-esteem peaks at age 9. For boys, self-esteem issues have tripled in recent years. As a society, we have taken a very wrong turn in trying to help ki...
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#3: Tantrum Prevention&Tips from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.660471
In this episode, Erin shares some great information to help parents understand, prevent and deal with tantrums. She also answers a couple of questions from parents in the audience to help them get ...
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#4: Healthy Eating&Picky Eaters from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.656053
Picky eating among children has become a phenomenon, and not a good one! If you are wondering how to make sure your young child keeps their food choices wide and becomes an adventurous eater, or if...
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#5: How to Stop Sibling Rivalry&Fighting from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.650684
Are you tired of the bickering and fighting in your house? Maybe you even have hopes that your children will grow up and become good friends. This is possible and parents can have a big part in it!...
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#6: Why to Avoid Praise&What to do Instead from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.635198
Believe it or not, praise actually hurts self-esteem and works against our kids budding initiative and independence. Learn about the why it's important to avoid praise and how you can share you...
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#7: Media Guidelines by Age - How Much is Too Much? from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.592013
Screentime is being called "The biggest parenting problem of our time." In this episode, Erin shares screentime guidelines for both time and content from the 2 most reputable sources, the A...
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#8: Tips to Being a Peaceful Parent from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.586398
Parents are busier and more stressed than ever. How do we teach our kids to manage emotions effectively if we can't do it? Get some great tips on how to keep your cool, share frustrations effec...
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#9: Your Child's Unique Temperament from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.580536
What works well with one child, may not work well with another. This is largely due to each child’s unique personality traits, known as temperament. Learn about these traits and ways to help and gu...
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#10: Building a Better Listener from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.576272
Are your kids outright ignoring you? So infuriating! Many times parents practice certain behaviors that actually work against them and teach their kids to ignore them! Learn the ways to communicate...
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#11: Smoother Bedtimes&Better Sleep from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.572344
Is your baby sleeping 11-12 hour straight at night? Does your toddler get out of bed multiple times even after you've finished tucking in? In this episode Erin shares vital information and tips...
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#12: Keeping Kids Safe Outdoors from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.568322
So many outdoor accidents are preventable through teaching kids proper rules of bike riding, wearing properly fitted helmets and practicing very important rules around pool and water safety. 55% of...
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#13: The Secret Discipline Tool We All Need to Use More Often from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.563001
There is discipline tool, that most of us parents do not leverage nearly enough! This tool can turn a potentially explosive situation into one of fun and connection. It can literally turn it around...
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#14: Nighttime Potty Training, Bedwetting&Relapse in Potty Training from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.557637
Staying dry at night is the very last step in potty training. Many parents expect kids to complete this stage shorty after daytime training. But for many kids this isn't the case. Learn about w...
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#15: Dealing with Disrespectful Behavior from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.553498
Are you getting a lot of attitude, rudeness and/or condescending tone of voice or behaviors? In this episode, Erin discusses the current "culture of disrespect" that has become all-too-comm...
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#16: Summer Learning Loss from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.548868
Did you know that most kids lose an average of 2 months of learning in math, spelling and even reading over the summer months? Whether your child is behind, on or ahead of grade level, summer is a ...
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#17: Potty Training Readiness Signs from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.545235
The first step in an easy and smooth potty training process is knowing the signs to look for. This episode cover pre-readiness signs and ways to keep and increase interest, readiness signs that let...
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#18: Teaching Kids About Boundaries&Consent from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.541484
Teaching kids about sexual consent starts early with things like teaching respect, boundaries, emotion skills, empathy skills and a healthy attitude towards sex and sexuality. Although this is a de...
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#19: Traveling With Kids from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.535812
Traveling with kids, whether infants, toddlers or beyond, presents its own special challenges. Learn some great tips from Erin to make the travel part of your vacation or holiday smoother and easie...
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#20: Raising Fit Kids for Life from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.494281
Setting up healthy lifetime habits starts early in childhood. In this episode Erin talks about many ways to help kids learn to enjoy healthy foods and physical fitness and touches on ways to make s...
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#21: Smoother Bedtimes for Toddlers&Beyond from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.491146
Do you want your evenings back? Toddlers, and older kids too, need lots of sleep. So the evening chase game is not ideal for either parent or child. Learn some great tips on teaching your kids good...
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#22: What is Your Parenting Style? from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.487976
Have you heard of parenting styles and ever wondered about them or what style you fall under? In this episode, Erin discusses the 4 parenting styles, what traits are common to each and what researc...
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#23: What is Positive Discipline? from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.484639
The democratic/authoritative parenting style has been shown to result in THE best outcomes for social-emotional skills, cognitive skills, happiness and success in relationships and life. Positive d...
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#24: Parenting Answers to Common Toddler Problems from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.482265
In this episode, Erin answers various questions that have come in from her listeners about toddler bedtimes, getting a toddler to eat during mealtimes, helping a mom with determined toddler solve a...
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#25: Tips to Starting the School Year Right from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.479263
Get some great tips for getting off on the right foot for a successful school year! In this episode, Erin covers tips from a smoother homework process to smoother mornings.
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#26: Preventing Power Struggles from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.476092
Power struggles start in toddlerhood and last all the way through adolescence so learning to recognize them, prevent them and handle them well when they do happen is paramount. In this episode, Eri...
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#27: Bullying from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.472796
If you are concerned about bullying, just curious or want to be prepared, this episode covers what bullying is, the dynamics and effects of bullying, and ways to work with your child at home and th...
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#28: Parenting Questions&Answers #2 from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.463397
Hear Erin's parenting answers to her listeners' questions. How do you handle one brother beating up on another? What do you do with a nine year old who is throwing tantrums? When should you...
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#29: Shopping for a Preschool from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.460424
Ever wonder the differences between Montessori, Reggio, High Scope, and other early childhood education philosophies? Want to know what to look for and ask on a preschool tour? This episode on shop...
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#30: Kids, Sports&Competition from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.457358
Erin shares guidelines for introducing kids to physical skills, sports rules and play and competitive sports in age appropriate ways, taking both physical and metal-emotional aspects of child devel...
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#31: Why Child Development Research Matters from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.454728
Child development research can and does help parents understand their children and how to best support them to reach their potential and create stronger family relationships. Learn about the key ar...
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#32: Your Developing Toddler from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.451832
Are you curious whether or not your child’s behavior and development are considered normal? Just curious and wanting to know what to expect? Understanding development facilitates a deeper understan...
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#33: Sibling Relationships Q&A from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.448299
Are you concerned about the relationship between your kids? Or are you just wanting to learn how to support strong sibling relationships from the start? In this episode Erin talks about some basics...
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#34: Honesty&Lying in Kids from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.445088
In this episode Erin discusses development of honesty and lying by age, some of the reasons kids lie, ways parents can help teach kids about lying and honesty without shaming and appropriate conseq...
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#35: Helping Kids with Stress&Aggression from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.442379
Election season isn't just stressing out parents, it's trickling down and stressing out our kids too. How do we teach about the election process without exposing them to too much negativity...
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#36: How to Moderate Halloween Candy from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.439145
Are you wondering how to let your kids enjoy Halloween, especially the candy without letting them go overboard? How can a parent help kids regulate their consumption without being a complete stick-...
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#37: Car Seat Safety Tips from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.436416
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for kids in the US and yet most of us are completely untrained in the best way to keep our kids safe from them: by properly installing a car seat. "Ac...
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#38: The Downsides to Rewards&Punishments from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.393381
Rewards and punishments are just different sides of the same coin and are highly ineffective for long-term development and growth. Learn about the downsides of these two commonly used parenting too...
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#39: Reducing Holiday Stress from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.390708
The holidays are fun but also hectic! In this episode, Erin shares some tips on ways to get through the holidays with less stress and more joy and togetherness!
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#40: Teaching an Attitude of Gratitude from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.387716
The holidays can bring out the best AND worst in our kids! Learn how to teach kids an attitude of gratitude during the holiday season, and how to help them focus more on the true meaning of the hol...
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#41: Fun&Educational Toys Gift Buying Guide from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.384637
Do you want to buy toys for kids that they will play with time and time again? Toys that they can expand their minds and bodies too? Erin has a great list of sites and toy companies and gift ideas ...
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#42: Parenting Resolutions - The Organized Family from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.381434
Is one of your new year's resolutions to get organized and have a smoother running home? If so, you'll want to listen to this episode, The Organized Family. Erin shares lots of tips for the...
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#43: Parenting Resolutions - Fit Parenting, Leading by Example from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.379018
Whether you feel you are starting at square one or just tweaking and refining your goals for living a healthier life for yourself and your family, Erin shares 6 secrets for sticking with your resol...
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#44: Parenting Q&A - Toddler Screentime&Toddler Using Hurtful Words from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.376351
Erin offers insight and information about children's development as she delves into a couple of listeners specific questions, the first about how to manage infants & toddlers around adult n...
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#45: Giving Yourself Permission to Feel Attractive from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.373317
Parenting can leave us feeling drained and ridiculously unattractive and unsexy! In this episode, Erin shares tips on ways to get back to feeling attractive and desirable as a hard-working parent.<...
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#46: Parenting Q&A - Toddler Nighttime Struggles, Rewards, Teen Power Struggles from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.370335
Erin answers questions from parents in the audience, a mom who has 2 toddlers who wake up during the night, a couple of questions about when/if rewards are ever acceptable and a third from a mom de...
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#47: 3 Top Tools to a Cooperative Toddler from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.367181
Does your toddler constantly do the opposite of what you say? Does she butt up against you over almost every little thing? With these 3 tools you can have a much more cooperative toddler and smo...
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#48: Dealing with Aggression in Children from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.364105
Aggression among children is a common problem and even normal at some ages, yet not acceptable. In this episode, Erin shares about aggression in children and how to fix this common behavioral probl...
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#49: Smoother Bedtimes, Mornings&Time Changes from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.361577
As kids age, they get less than the recommended sleep. Sleep is important for growth, both physical, emotional and cognitive. In this episode, Erin shares how to setup bedtime to ensure enough s...
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#50: Parenting Q&A - Potty Training Power Struggles&Sibling Aggression Against New Baby from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.358174
In this parenting Q & A session, Erin answers a parent's questions on what to do with a power struggle over potty training, power struggles in general and another parent's question abou...
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#51: Tips to Raising Healthy Eaters from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.354749
Are your kids too picky? Are you hoping to raise healthy eaters and looking for tips? In this episode, Erin covers 9 great ways to help kids learn to enjoy and even love healthy foods!
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#52: Parenting Q&A - Motivating Kids&Abnormal Social Behavior from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.351102
In this installment of the parenting Q & A, Erin answers 2 questions from her listeners, the first on ways to motivate an unmotivated 5 year-old and another on how to work with a child who seem...
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#53: Setting Boundaries with Respect from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.348183
In this episode Erin makes a dedication to all of those hard-working single parents out there and covers some areas that can be especially challenging for single parents, including setting boundari...
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#54: Raising Responsible&Independent Kids: Part 1 from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.345320
If you strive to raise responsible and independent kids that make you proud, where other parents ask you "How do you get your kids to do THAT?!", then this is a not be missed episode. The f...
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#55: Raising Responsible&Independent Kids: Part 2 from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.342778
In part 2 on raising responsible and independent kids, you will learn how to raise kids that learn to do for themselves. Erin discusses what responsibilities are realistic by age and should be exp...
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#56: Stopping Sibling Fights, Building Sibling Relationships and More from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.339815
Erin answers more parenting question in this episode, including questions from a mom about how to minimize sibling fights and build stronger sibling relationships, as well as a question about the b...
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#57: Surviving Summer Part I from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.337050
Summer can be a time of great fun but also frustration and "boredom" with too much togetherness and loose schedules. Erin covers tips for making the most of the summer during this time of r...
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#58: Surviving Summer Part II from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.294590
In this episode, Erin shares some FUN ideas for keeping kids academic skills sharp over the summer, what to do when kids tell you they are "bored" as well as ideas for having fun family tim...
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#59: Parenting Q&A - Toddler Bedtime Struggles&Mom and Son Bonding Ideas from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.288845
In this episode, Erin covers ways to handle the age-old problem of toddlers not settling down at bedtime, whether they are crying or continuously getting out of bed, these tips solve that problem! ...
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#60: Teaching Kids to Take Responsibility from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.282687
Taking responsibility for our actions is an important life skill that leads to success in many areas. But kids don't pick this up by osmosis. Learn about Erin's experience with one of her k...
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#61: Parenting Q&A - Teaching Sharing, Toddler Anxiety&Dealing with Aggression from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.277407
In this episode, Erin answers some parenting questions about helping a 2 year-old deal with anxiety around sharing favorite toys, and ways to help a 6 year-old learn stop aggressive behavior and in...
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#62: Erin's Story&How Much Child Attention is Enough? from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.273485
Erin shares her deeply personal journey about becoming a parent after a less-than-stellar childhood, her reason for wanting to other parents and families, not just her own and answers a question...
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#63: Parenting Q&A - Bullying Prevention&Resilience in Children from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.268526
Erin answers 2 questions from parents. First a mom of a timid son is concerned about him becoming a target of bullying and wants to know how she can help him become more assertive. Then Erin ans...
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#64: Parenting Q&A - Toddler Hitting&Helping Child Deal with Strong Feelings from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.263715
In this episode, Erin answers two questions, one about dealing with a 2 year old hitting his 3 month old baby sibling and another about a 5 year old who melts down in tears and sadness when mom ...
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#65: Parenting Q&A - Sibling Fights&Toddler Naps from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.259203
Erin answers 2 questions in this episode, one from a mom who's kids' play is turning too physical and one tries to annoy the other to get a reaction. The second questions is about how to...
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#66: Parenting Q&A - Toddler Hitting Mom&Picky Eaters from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.252684
In this episode, Erin answers more questions, the first about a young toddler who hits, scratches and kicks when he's upset but only with mom. The second questions is about a toddler who has...
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#67: Parenting Q&A - Desiphering Fact from Fiction, Hitting&Overcoming Nighttime Fears from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.247852
In this episode Erin helps a mom with tips on supporting her toddler through the common issue of nighttime and bedtime fears of monsters, as well as helping another mom work with her child when ...
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#68: Birth Order from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.244930
Birth order, both your children’s and your own can affect you and your children’s personalities and how they experience the world. In this fascinating episode, you will learn the common tendenci...
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#69: Parenting Q&A - Eliminating Reward Charts&Child Feeling Overwhelmed from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.242363
Erin answers more parenting questions, first a mom asks about how to best eliminate reward charts after she learned from a previous episode that they do work in building internal motivation. The...
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#70: Parenting Q&A - Dealing with 13-Year-Old’s Selfish Behavior from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.239469
Erin shares information about the process and development of adolescence along with several tips on approaching tweens and teens to motivate their behavior and eliminate the nagging!
#71: Parenting Q&A - Severe Tantrums&Helping with Difficult Emotions from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.236081
In this episode Erin helps a mom understand how to help her speech-delayed 4 year-old with her severe tantrums. She explains some background of cognitive and language development on the road to ...
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#72: Developing Early Reading, Writing, Math&Science from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.199463
In this episode, Erin covers how to work with younger children, toddlers through early elementary age to build pre-reading, reading, pre-writing, writing, and math and science skills in fun and eng...
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#73: Parenting Q&A - 5 Year Old with Anger Issues&Overwhelmed Mom from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.193940
In this episode Erin answers questions from 2 moms about how to deal with their children's anger issues. She also helps the second mom who is also struggling with feeling overwhelmed, anxious a...
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#74: Parenting Q&A - Naptime Trouble&When to Expect Sharing from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.189704
Erin answers 2 questions from moms, the first about how to tell and how to transition when toddlers are ready to drop naps. The second question is about when and how to encourage sharing. In a part...
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#75: Parenting Q&A: Answering Toddler's Questions About Sex&Supporting Independence from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.185266
What do you say when your toddler, preschooler or really child of any age asks you questions about sex and sexuality? What is age-appropriate? How much should they know and when? Erin answers th...
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#76: Educational Toys from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.180372
In this episode Erin talks about what to look for in a toy that will make it more engaging in both the short and long term for kids. Erin also covers toys for kids infants through teens in all a...
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#77: Parenting Q&A: Infant Sleeping Through the Night&Separation Anxiety from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.176152
Erin answers two more parenting questions, the first about separation anxiety that has appeared later in toddlerhood. She shares background details about separation anxiety, what it is and why i...
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#78: Raising Kids to Reach Their Potential from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.171808
In this episode, Erin answer a question from a parent about how to raise kids to reach their full potential. Erin covers 5 different areas to consider when aspiring to raise children to reach their...
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#79: Separation Anxiety&Dealing with Grandparents Not Following Rules from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.166356
In this episode Erin answers a question from a mom who's toddler is having separation anxiety at every drop-off but reports being excited and wanting to go back to school when she comes to p...
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#80: Common Parenting Resolutions from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.156804
In the first episode of 2018, Erin covers some common parenting resolutions along with tips for achieving them! She also delves a little bit into her own resolutions and why resolutions for self...
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#81: Naptime Struggles&Attention Seeking Behavior from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.147379
Erin answers two new parenting questions, the first is a parent really struggling to keep a toddler in his rooms for nap-time. The toddler is even resorting to aggressive behavior to keep from s...
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#82: Supporting Child Through Divorce&Tantrums in 8 yo from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.142597
In this episode, Erin tackles a new topic, divorce. How do you support a child through the divorce process? Then Erin answers another question from a step mom wanting help to eliminate tantrums ...
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#83: Dealing with Grabbing&3-Year-Old Meltdowns from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.138525
In this episode Erin answers two more questions, first from a mom dealing with a 6 year-old who is frequently grabbing from her sister and wants to know how to handle it, the second from a mom w...
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#84: Common Misbehaviors&Their Solutions from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.096555
In this episode Erin covers some of the common reasons why kids misbehave, how to decode the meaning behind their behavior and some solutions to both prevent and fix several of these reasons. Listen
#85: Lying, Cheating&Stealing from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.092124
Erin shares a personal incident about kids stealing and talks about the ways and times to teach kids about making good choices around cheating, stealing and lying.
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#86: Toddler Aggression&Disrespect Out of Character from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.087664
Erin answers 2 more parenting questions, the first about how to deal with aggression in a toddler, the second about working with a 6 year-old showing disrespectful behavior that is out of charac...
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#87: Work/Life Balance&Behavior Modification for Children with Autism from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.082739
In this episode Erin gives some tips to a mom struggling to keep up with all the responsibilities of working and being a mom to an infant. In the second half she guides a mom on going about working...
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#88: Talking to Kids About Sex from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.070545
In this episode, Erin answers a mom's question about how to address her toddlers questions about gender and sex, deal with nudity and what's considered normal and healthy. Then Erin talk...
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#89: Stopping Screaming in Toddlers&Fixing Whining from 2023-12-12T18:06:00.061973
Erin answers two parenting questions, the first about a 3 year-old who reacts by screaming/screeching where she shares the steps to teaching a toddler to use words instead of reacting. The secon...
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#90: Frequent Crying&Thumb Sucking from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.981730
Erin answers questions from two moms, the first about how to help a baby who crying frequently, the second about why her 18 month old started sucking his thumb when he's never done it before an...
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#91: Getting 8-Year-Old to Listen&Follow Directions from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.976852
In this episode Erin answers one question from a mom about how to work with her strong-willed daughter on listening and following directions. Erin discusses trouble areas such as homework, chore...
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#92: Bedtime Struggles&Dealing with Hateful Words from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.972427
Erin covers two new topics, a common bedtime struggle of how to get a toddler to brush teeth at bedtime who is refusing & ways to deal with a 4 year-old who is resorting to using hateful words ...
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#93: Toddler Screaming at Bedtime&8-Year-Old Cranky in Mornings from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.967392
In this episode Erin answers bedtime/sleep issues from two moms. The first question is about a toddler who has started to scream when he goes to bed at night. The second question is from a mom abou...
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#94: Your Developing Infant from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.963930
Babies change so much in the first year after birth. Learn about these changes in all the areas of development including developmental milestones, ways to support your infant's development and ...
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#95: Creating a Parenting Framework for Positive Discipline from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.957301
In this episode Erin answers a big and nuanced question from a listener who is struggling with where to even start with discipline, self-esteem and helping her kids with their social skills. So Eri...
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#96: How to Handle Big Imagination&Infant Stopped Sleeping Through the Night from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.948242
In this episode Erin answers a question for a mom who wants to know how to best handle her daughters big imagination. Erin covers the development of imagination, the benefits to imagination and,...
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#97: Co-Sleeping&Dealing with Young Kids"Playing Doctor" from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.942294
In this episode, Erin answers two questions, the first from a mom with a lot of questions about whether or not to continue co-sleeping or work on getting her toddlers to sleep in their own beds ...
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#98: What is the Difference Between Permissive and Peaceful Parenting? from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.936787
How can tell the difference between peaceful parenting and permissive parenting? Sometimes parents just want to get through an exchange without a huge power struggle! So if a parent gives in are...
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#99: Ways to Connect with Younger Toddlers&How to Stop Young Toddler from Self-Stimulating from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.894702
Ways and ideas to connect with older toddlers and kids are plentiful. But what about younger toddlers? (1-2 year olds) How can a parent connect with their kids when they are just learning to walk a...
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#100: Summer Tips&Dealing with 6-Year-Old Aggressive Behavior from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.891550
First, learn some tips for making the most of summer! Then Erin helps a mom who is struggling with her daughter's aggressive behavior and outburst, with some practical tips for teaching kids...
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#101: Summer Safety Tips&Toddler Middle of the Night Wake-Ups from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.888704
Get some great summer safety tips in the episode! Also Erin helps a mom who's 3 year-old is getting up consistently several times a night with several different options for addressing this issu...
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#102: Getting a Toddler to Listen in Public&Parenting to a Child's Potential from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.886372
If you want to know how to get your toddler to cooperate while out in public, this is the episode for you! Erin covers an easy 4 step process to engaging a toddler to cooperate while in public spac...
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#103: Building Resilience in Kids from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.883443
Some kids come to world the ready to tackle everything and anything and just don't give up, while others will shy away if they don't succeed right away. Learn how to work with a child who s...
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#104: 3-Year-Old Afraid of the Dark&Back to School Tips from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.880646
Fears are common starting around age 2 and can continue throughout toddlerhood. When a fear of the dark is affecting bedtimes and wearing parents out even more, how do you help your toddler get ove...
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#105: Sex/Relationship Questions from 3-Year-Old&Strong-Willed 8-Year-Old from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.878347
How do you answer sex & relationship questions from a precocious toddler? How much do you share? How do you address their curiosity yet keep things age appropriate? Also in this episode, learn ...
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#106: Teaching Personal Space&Instilling Leadership Skills from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.868332
Wondering why little kids are always in other people's faces?! Curious how to teach them about personal space? Erin covers that in this episode along with ways to instill leadership skills b...
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#107: Parenting as a Couple from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.865568
Parenting has changed immensely in recent decades. With households where both parents are becoming more equally involved in the parenting process, it can create another area for disagreement amo...
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#108: Potty Training Relapse&Bedtime Issues&Early Wakeups from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.862269
Potty Training relapse is common and can happen for many reasons. Erin shares how to deal with a potty training relapse when it's due to a complete lack of motivation or interest. Also chang...
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#109: Instilling Confidence in Kids from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.858733
Confidence will get you anywhere! But how can you make sure your kids develop and keep a good serving of confidence? It has to be built and cannot be given! Listen to this episode to learn how t...
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#110: Step-Parenting&Sleepovers from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.854749
Step-parenting brings in a whole new set of challenges. How do you setup rules that may be different than the other home without undermining the other parent? Also, sleepovers? Yes or No? If so ...
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#111: Toddler's Cartoon Obsession&Helping Girls Form Positive Friendships from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.846097
Erin helps a mom who is struggling with her toddler who seems to be obsessed with cartoons. Erin shares some new secrets about the science of psychology and shaping behavior, some things many paren...
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#112: Dealing with Toddler Hitting&Balancing Parenting Boundaries with Friendship from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.841297
Hitting is a common problem in toddlerhood. Toddlers are still learning social skills and brain development that is necessary for self-control. Learn how to coach and teach toddlers better ways ...
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#113: Potty Training Regression for Attention&Fine Line Between Praise and Encouragement from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.838781
Potty Training regression can happen for many reasons, one being for attention when a new sibling enters the home. Erin shares with a mom how to work to get her son back on track. Then Erin answ...
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#114: Bedtime/Nightime Struggles&Mealtime Struggles from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.834542
Two of the most common toddlerhood struggles, getting kids to try and enjoy healthy foods and bedtimes, are often not about the foods themselves or bedtimes at all but about POWER! Once kids figure...
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#115: Toddler Defiance&Toddler Pinching from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.823558
Toddlerhood is the first big push for independence and with that often comes defiance. How do we support independence while also setting healthy boundaries? One mom asks for some guidance on dea...
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#116: Helping Your Child Deal with Anger from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.797990
How do you help your child learn to recognize and deal with anger in age-appropriate ways? Listen to this episode to learn about things that affect the way children experience and process anger,...
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#117: Dealing with Partial Potty Training&Toddler Possessiveness from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.792546
Potty training happens differently for almost every child. But there are several common themes/issues and one of them is being fully potty trained for pee long before being ready to train for po...
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#118: Kindergarten Readiness&Toddler Aggression&Outbursts from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.787355
What does a child really need to ready for kindergarten? What do you do when the school says your child isn't ready but you don't agree with the assessment? In the second question, Erin co...
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#119: Helping Toddler with Shyness&Strong Parental Preference from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.769778
How do you teach a toddler to be polite to friends, relatives and sitters when they hit a shy stage without pushing and ending in a power struggle? Erin gives tips to this parent on guiding his tod...
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#120: Rambunctious&Aggressive Toddler&Bedtime Struggles - Getting Toddler to Stay in Room from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.762725
How wild is too wild when it comes to a preschooler? How can you guide your highly active youngster to get out his energy in more appropriate ways? In this episode Erin answers this question for a ...
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#121: Setting Boundaries as a Step-Parent&Major After-School Meltdowns from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.757149
Parenting can be hard, but step-parenting adds a whole other level of concerns and issues and therefore requires a whole level of cooperation and communication, if things are to run as smoothly as ...
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#122: Tips for Lasting Change in Parenting and Beyond from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.750611
Change is hard. When habits become ingrained it takes consistent effort overcome the old habits and to make new behaviors into our new habits. Erin shares 6 tips for making sure your new goals beco...
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#123: Twin Bedtime Struggles&Toddler Aggression from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.744208
Erin is back answering two of our most common parenting questions, getting toddlers (in this case twins!) to settle down for bed and some consequences to use with toddler and preschooler aggress...
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#124: Helping a Shy Child&Unwanted/Inappropriate Touching from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.738126
In this episode Erin covers two new topics, how to help a child who is very shy learn to communicate needs and what to do when a child is coerced sexually by another child. Child on child unwant...
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#125: Back to Basics - Toddler Development&Behavior&Toddler Needs Parent to Fall Asleep from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.733919
Erin gets back to basics by covering development and behavior during the toddler years to help parents understand why toddlers sometimes act so unreasonable, along with some tips for prevention. Th...
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#126: Toddler Defiance&Toddler Throwing from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.729503
While the independence that asserts itself in toddlerhood, seems like an annoyance, you can use it to your advantage! In this episode Erin helps a mom understand the motivations and reasons behind ...
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#127: Helping a Child with Autism&Messy 3-Year-Old from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.723787
An aunt of a niece with autism asks how she better help her niece when they visit in person and via Skype. Also a military mom with a very active and messy 3 year-old wants to know how towork wi...
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#128: Handling Aggression in 13-Month-Old&Aggression in 3-Year-Old from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.717993
Aggression in these toddler years is so common when kids don't have the skills to share frustrations in a more appropriate manner, especially early on when even language skill is so minimal....
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#129: Supporting Communication Skills&Emotional Development from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.711493
Babies start communicating from day one with cries, squeals and coos and communication skills just explode from there. This episode covers those developmental milestones and some great ways to supp...
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#130: Santa&Tips for Getting Kids to Listen from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.705970
Have you ever wondered if it's OK to play into the fantasy of Santa or other make-believe characters? Erin answers this question along with another question about setting expectations about lis...
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#131: Smoother Preschool Dropoffs - Minimizing Separation Anxiety from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.685547
Seeing your child sad when you leave can be a heart-wrenching experience so a dad asked Erin, "When starting a new preschool/daycare program, are there any other options than just dropping off ...
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#132: Teaching Diversity&Tolerance from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.680273
After the recent tragedy, a heartfelt message arrived from a mom near Christchurch who wants to know how ensure her children grow up with messages of tolerance and embracing diversity. Admittedl...
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#133: Extreme Bed/Nighttime Struggles&Military Mom Kids Struggling with Dad's Absence from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.675390
One family has been struggling with bed & night-times since the beginning and is looking for a plan to get their 3 year-old into better sleep habits, especially now that they have an infant who...
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#134: Talking to Curious Toddler about Private Parts&Teaching Business/Entrepreneurship to Kids from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.669717
How do you explain privacy to a curious toddler without shaming? Also when are kids ready to start learning and understanding the basics of business & entrepreneurship? Erin answers these two q...
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#135: Sleep Scheduling Issue, Preschool Options&Delivering Bad News to Kids from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.664763
A triple decker, a hat trick, 3 topics in one episode! First a question about early wake-ups and getting toddler to get enough sleep, a second question about weighing out preschool options & th...
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#136: Needy Toddler&Attention-Seeking Toddler Behavior from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.659944
A listener wants to know if it's OK to always pick up a fussy, needy toddler who always wants to be held? Will this responsiveness perpetuate more neediness and get in the way of building in...
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#137: How to Fix Disrespectful Attitude from a 5-Year-Old from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.654047
What do you do when your 5 year-old is overly needy and also disrespectful, calling mom names? Erin delves deep into this issue like never before getting to some potential root causes of the behavi...
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#138: Preschool Behavior Expectations&Toddler Nighttime Issue from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.648407
Mom wants to know how to help daughter with preschool struggles and another mom is struggling with a troubling and stressful nighttime issue that so far nothing has worked and is looking for some g...
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#139: Preventing Toddler Tantrum When Wants Held from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.643962
How do we handle a toddler who just wants to be held but we just can't in that moment? Toddlers obviously don't understand adult responsibilities so how can we respectfully help them to und...
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#140: Early Riser&Toddler Power Struggle Over Clothing from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.639892
What do you do with a super early riser? Erin helps this mom parse out and troubleshoot the cause and fix with her toddler who is waking WAY too early! Then she helps a mom whose preschooler is mel...
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#141: Toddler Screaming in Public&Disrespectful Behavior to Teachers from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.634350
What do you do when your toddler takes to an ear-piercing scream to share their unhappiness in situations, especially in public? Erin helps a mom with this issue as well as what a parent can do at ...
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#142: When&How to Teach Sharing&When Roughhousing Gets Too Rough from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.630224
What do you do when a young toddler is constantly grabbing toys from a sibling? How do you teach sharing at such a young age? Do they even understand any of it? Erin helps a mom navigate this issue...
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#143: Weapon/Aggressive Play&Going On The Big Potty from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.626288
A mom wants to know how to address aggressive play with weapons and play around "killing" with her preschooler without making it more intriguing than it already is! Another mom asks a follo...
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#144: Traveling with Toddler&Potty Accidents at School from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.621927
How do you travel with an toddler who is anxious about traveling? Even if your toddler is just an antsy traveler (and what toddler isn't?!), this episode has the tips for you! Also how do yo...
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#145: 6-Year-Old Sneaking Items&Protecting Children From Sexual Abuse from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.617979
What do you do when your child is sneaking things you told him not to take and then when he's caught says he it's an accident? Also, another "upstanding community member" in Erin...
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#146: Reasons for Early Wakeups&When Other Kids are Aggressive to Yours from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.614471
What do you do when you've followed the steps but your toddler wakes up early and crying every morning? Why are they awake if they are still tired and unhappy? Erin gives some reasons and some ...
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#147: The Summer Episode from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.609311
Summer is in full swing so let's talk about fun new parenting hacks for summer along with safety tips for kids from 0-18!
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#148: Overly Sensitive Toddler&Toddler Mean to Dog from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.604545
What do you do when you toddler is overly sensitive to both feelings and physical sensations? Erin answers this mom with the first places to start trouble-shooting before working only on the behavi...
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#149: Making Time For Self-Care&Personal Goals as a Parent from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.600418
Parenting can be so all-consuming. How do you balance your own needs and goals with those of your kids? When and how do you work those in? In this episode Erin talks about her own personal goals, h...
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#150: Potty Training Accidents&Communicating When Speech Delayed from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.595947
What do you do when your toddler shows interest and has some success and then is just having more accidents than success on the potty but doesn't want to go back to diapers either? Erin helps a...
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#151: Forced Affection, Forced Apologies&Navigating Sibling Relationships from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.590501
What do you do when a family member feels compelled to correct your parenting? This episode is full of some great wisdom on common issues such as do you force affection from your kids? How about ap...
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#152: Dealing with Toddler Biting&When to Address vs. Ignore a Behavior from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.585368
What do you do when a toddler uses biting to show negative emotions when coaching does not seem to be working? Then, Erin answers another question about when do you address/fix a behavior and when ...
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#153: Toddler Throwing Toys When Mad&What Responsibilities Can You Expect for 3-Year-Old? from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.579822
How do you help a toddler learn better behavior when they throw toys to show their anger? Ignoring has shown improvement but when it could hurt someone, this mom doesn't want to continue to ign...
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#154: Tough Mornings&Boys vs. Girls&'Stranger Danger' from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.575111
How to turn around stressful morning to make them smoother with an uncooperative toddler? Erin gives some great tips on this and then answers questions about what to be aware of about the differenc...
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#155: Birthday Parties, Diaper Changes&Phones for Kids from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.570523
Erin answers 3 questions in this episode, the first on how and when you can engage your child in the process of a "no-gift" birthday party, how to deal with tantrums during diaper changes, ...
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#156: How&When to Wean Pacifier&Middle-of-the-Night Wakings from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.563594
What do you do when your toddler stops napping or falling asleep at night when you get rid of the pacifier? Also what do you do with a toddler who wakes every night in the middle of the night and d...
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#157: Toddler Using Bad Word&Potty Training Relapse from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.558465
What do you do when a toddler is using a very offensive word, especially in public? What about a toddler who was potty trained and has just reverted completely back to not using the potty at all bu...
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#158: Toddler Throwing Cup at Meals&Peeing on Floor Only When Angry from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.553293
What do you do with a toddler who throws their cup at mealtimes with such force it explodes milk all over the floor? Erin offers 4 different options for this frustrated mom! Also Erin answers a que...
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#159: Bedtime&Middle of the Night Struggles from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.547825
Erin gives a lot of tips and options to a mom who is struggling with both bedtimes and middle of the night wakeups that are prolonged.
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#160: Attention-Seeking, 1 year old Crying Middle-of-the-Night,&Pacifier Weaning from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.542391
In this 3 Q&A episode: what do you do when your 2 year old makes annoying sounds and behaviors to get attention/get her way with other children? How do you get your 1 year old to stop crying in...
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#161: Clingy Toddler&Choices Not Working from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.536780
Is it normal for a toddler to demand attention just when a parent starts a conversation? How do teach your toddler to wait and give opportunities for learning this skill? Then what do you do when c...
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#162: Potty Talk&Epic Meltdowns from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.525056
How do you handle potty talk, especially in public? What consequences fit well with this? Also how to do prevent epic meltdowns over common scenarios that present themselves frequently and cannot b...
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#163: Potty Training Relapse, Toy Possessivness&When Your Child Doesn't Fit the Academic Mold from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.520509
A mom of 3 struggles with big time potty regression from her older son after the baby was born, another mum is curious about how to handle public playtime and sharing when her toddler takes toys or...
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#164: Dealing with Disrespectful Behavior in 4 year old from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.515916
Erin walks through a particularly difficult exchange between a mom and her 4 year old son, with lots of general tips and guidelines as well as specifics for dealing with situations of disrespect...
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#165: Rude Behavior in Social Situations from 4yo&Tips for Holiday Harmony from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.510065
Erin answers a question from a mom wondering how to help her 4 year old exhibit more gracious behaviors in social settings when he refuses to be courteous and polite. Then Erin gives tips on not ju...
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#166: Separation Anxiety in Older Child&Big Emotions in 4 Year Old from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.503341
We all know that separation anxiety is common in younger ages but how do you help an older child with persistent separation anxiety? Erin answers this question for one mom and also answers another ...
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#167: Is One Screentime Better Than Another&How to Increase Attention-Span from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.498802
One mom of a young toddler asks when you do need to do a little screentime is one kind better than another? In a second question she asks about what a parent can do to help a child increase attenti...
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#168: What to Do When a Toddler is Consistenly Too Rough/Aggressive from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.493915
What do you do when your toddler continues to be too rough with the family pet? Even after reminders and coaching and setting boundaries around how to handle the pet? How can you keep your pet safe...
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#169: Helping Preschoolers with Big Emotions and Big Reactions from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.488386
It's no secret that toddlers and preschoolers are prone to emotional outbursts! Some struggle more than others. How do coach and teach your toddler and preschooler with BIG emotions and BIG rea...
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#170: Helping a Toddler with Emotions&Messy/Poor Table Manners from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.482965
We hear so often about toddlers and big emotions. But what about a toddler who tends to minimize or brush over negative emotions? How do we help them recognize and connect with those emotions to...
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#171: When Daycare Reports Inappropriate Behavior&Separation Anxiety from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.478636
What do you do when your child's preschool or daycare is reporting inappropriate behavior and asking for you help at home? How much or what can a parent do at home to help preschool day go bett...
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#172: Extreme Fears&Mealtime Power Struggle from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.471400
How do you help a toddler exhibiting an extreme fear and anxiety over situations? Erin answer this first question with tips for supporting a toddler through these fears and anxieties. Next Erin dig...
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#173: Refusal of Greetings&Unexpected Hitting from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.461493
Of we want our children to be polite so what do we do when they refuse to greet a friend or acquaintance, even with hello or high 5? What is that about? Also how about a toddler who hits his peers ...
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#174: 6 Tips for Being The Buffer for Your Kids During Times of Stress from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.450837
If we are angry, afraid, stressed, kids feel it, and often have reactions of their own. Already stressed parents become more stressed because now their kids are acting out and the cycle spirals out...
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#175: Coping Stategies&Toddler Screaming from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.443740
Erin shares her coping strategies during this tumultuous time for staying as sane as possible. Then to get back to a bit of normal, answers a question about a toddler who screams and screeches w...
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#178: Middle Night Wake-ups&Long Goodbye's at Dropoff from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.427112
Erin gives a mom tips for breaking her toddler from middle of the night wake-ups for her bottle, eases a mom's fears about long good-bye's and leaving her son crying at dropoffs, after a...
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#193: Helping a Perfectionistic/Fixed Mindset Preschooler&Toddler Traumatized Over Infection from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.258534
What do you do with a preschooler who has a lot of perfectionistic tendencies and inflexibilty when it comes to expectations and outcomes of daily interactions and projects? Erin gives some grea...
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#201: Special Episode #2 Co-Parenting Through Divorce - Dealing with Parental Guilt from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.192775
Whether you are just considering divorce/separation or are already on the path, parental guilt is a common emotion that visits all of us frequently throughout the process. Here's what to kno...
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#203: Toddler Hitting Playmates&Bedtime&Potty Misbehavior from 2023-12-12T18:05:59.179810
A mom is feeling defeated over her son hitting the neighbor girl every time he sees her and other playmates at the park. After 2 months of trying to teach better behavior, it's not getting b...
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#175: Coping Stategies&Toddler Screaming from 2022-03-07T15:33:30.559016
Erin shares her coping strategies during this tumultuous time for staying as sane as possible. Then to get back to a bit of normal, answers a question about a toddler who screams and screeches w...
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#178: Middle Night Wake-ups&Long Goodbye's at Dropoff from 2022-03-07T15:33:30.505198
Erin gives a mom tips for breaking her toddler from middle of the night wake-ups for her bottle, eases a mom's fears about long good-bye's and leaving her son crying at dropoffs, after a...
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#193: Helping a Perfectionistic/Fixed Mindset Preschooler&Toddler Traumatized Over Infection from 2022-03-07T15:33:30.355410
What do you do with a preschooler who has a lot of perfectionistic tendencies and inflexibilty when it comes to expectations and outcomes of daily interactions and projects? Erin gives some grea...
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#275: Easy Tips for Reducing Needle Anxiety with Dr. Jody Thomas from 2022-02-18T03:21:46
If you ever have to take your child, infant to teen to the doctor again, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Dr. Jody Thomas shares seriously simple tips for making what can be a very...
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#274: Preschooler Refusing to Get Dressed from 2022-02-11T06:02:52
Is it possible to miss a developmental window? A mom writes in asking if this is a possibility, if they missed the window when their son was more willing and pushing for independence and now the...
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#273: Overwhelmed Mom Doesn't Know Where to Start from 2022-02-04T06:37:19
A mom wants to make big changes in the way she disciplines her kids and the way they relate to each other. Tough times, got life off to a tough start but she wants to change and make things bett...
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#272: Vetting and Managing Caregiver Relationships with Carole Kramer from 2022-01-28T06:49:18
One of the more anxiety provoking decisions is finding and hiring the right fit for your family, whether it's occasional babysitter or a nanny who works in your home regularly. Carole Kramer...
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#271: How to Fix Misbehaviors at School from 2022-01-21T04:37:32
A mom and dad are concerned about their son's behaviors while at school and are seeking help on what they can do to help him learn to make better choices when he's not under their direct...
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#270: Children & Fears - What Is Normal? from 2022-01-14T06:05:52
Young children and even older children can struggle with all kinds of fears, phobias and anxiety throughout childhood. Erin answers a question from a mom about her 4 year old who is dealing with...
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#269: Curing Toy Clutter with Katy Joy Wells from 2022-01-07T04:31:10
In this episode Erin talks with Katy Joy Wells about her 4 step process for curing toy clutter. Not only is it a stress relief for parents, it actually is for kids as well and helps them go deep...
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#268: Help! I Can't Stop My Toddler from Hurting Other Kids! from 2021-12-31T05:16:06
Toddlers can go from quiet and calm to grabbing, hitting and worse within seconds. Erin covers great foundational information so parents can understand how to guide and coach from ages 1 to 4 as...
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#267: How to Stop Unexpected Pinching & Hitting from 2021-12-24T06:06:04
Toddlers often have big reactions. But what do you do when it seemingly comes out of nowhere? How can we work on new behaviors and prevention when it takes us by complete surprise? Erin dives in...
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#266: Sex Positive Parenting with Ariel Saint White from 2021-12-17T06:25:36
What do you do when your toddler is playing with their private parts? How do you answer questions about sex, private parts, puberty and more? How do you prepare your child for puberty, dating an...
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#265: The New Face of Overindulgence & How to Avoid It from 2021-12-10T06:27:58
We often think of overindulgence as too many toys, too much "stuff" or too many sweets. But the latest research is showing that overindulgence comes in two other forms besides just mater...
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#264: Very Hard to Discipline 5 Year Old from 2021-12-03T06:24:22
A mom asks Erin for help in finding strategies to work with her very difficult to discipline 5 year old. The struggles are running the gamut from power struggles, not listening, negative ungrate...
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#263: Why Is My Child's Behavior Not Getting Better? from 2021-11-26T04:20:04
Sometimes we think we are following the steps to fix problem behaviors, when we might actually be unknowingly doing the opposite. Erin shares some great foundational information to troubleshoot ...
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#262: Very Controlling Preschooler from 2021-11-19T06:35:07
What do you do when your preschooler tries to rule the roost, not just saying no and trying to undermine parenting authority over themselves but even trying to control parental behavior? There a...
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#261: Self Esteem Secrets for Success from 2021-11-12T04:52:25
Erin shares some new insights into supporting kids to develop a strong and healthy sense of self-esteem throughout childhood. Learn a new paradigm on how to view the development of self-esteem a...
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#260: Dealing with Controlling/Manipulative Behaviors from 2021-11-05T05:01:53
How do you handle a child's behavior when it is seemingly manipulative and/or controlling in nature? Erin gets to the heart of the issue, what kids are really trying to tell us and how to he...
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#259: Getting a Handle on Aggression & Full Bedtime Overhaul from 2021-10-29T04:33:18
Preschoolers can really struggle with social skills and this often means they react in aggressive ways towards one another. How do we help sibling and friends make better choices when interactin...
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#258: Is There Something Underlying Your Child's Behavior Challenges? from 2021-10-22T05:58:18
More children than ever, at younger and younger ages are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues related to depression and anxiety. Childhood has been derailed for so many kids. Mis...
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#257: Not Listening, Aggression, Misbehaviors & Poor Choices from 2021-10-14T19:30:48
A 6 year old is really struggling with a lot of different misbehaviors like not listening, aggression, and making poor choices and both the parents and his nanny are wondering how to help him th...
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#256: Help! My Child Is Lacking Discipline! from 2021-10-08T18:17:48
How do you help your young child learn to follow rules and expectations in school when you aren't there? A dad feels in over his head in helping his daughter make better choices when he'...
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#255: Do You Ever Feel Overwhelmed? from 2021-10-01T20:00:39
Some days parenting is just overwhelming. Some days life is just overwhelming. If you have difficult days with either, let alone both at that same time, you are not alone. Erin had a very overwh...
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#254: Teaching Kids About Happy Money with Ken Honda from 2021-09-24T04:11:18
Money is such a taboo subject in so many families. We all have our own hangup around money, be they societal, familial or both. How can we have a more positive feeling towards finances and money...
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#253: Discipline Tools Not Working with Strong-Willed Toddler from 2021-09-17T04:22:20
What tools should you use with a toddler who tries to push their will for having things own way? The ways we use the tools or the tactics our toddlers try can often render a tool ineffective, or...
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#252: Helping Kids with Big Changes from 2021-09-09T23:47:37
All parents want to provide their kids with as stable an upbringing as possible, especially if they didn't have that growing up. But life is full of changes big and small. How do we support ...
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#251: Supporting Children's Mental Health with Dr. Nicole Beurkens from 2021-09-03T04:44:58
Mental health challenges in children has been on the rise for some time and the pandemic has only magnified it for many kids. Sometimes dis-regulated behavior in actually toddlers, young childre...
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#250: Very Controlling Preschooler from 2021-08-27T04:34:03
What do you do when your preschooler wants to be in charge of everything? Wants to have control even over things that are out of his realm of ability to manage and decide? Erin answers this mom&...
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#240: Very Controlling Preschooler from 2021-08-27T04:34:03
What do you do when your preschooler wants to be in charge of everything? Wants to have control even over things that are out of his realm of ability to manage and decide? Erin answers this mom...
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#249: Strong Willed Toddler Tactics from 2021-08-22T04:50:23
Toddlers have a gift for finding our weaker spots when it comes to getting power and undue attention. Different parents have different areas of struggle, be it meals/food, potty training but esp...
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#248: Common Gender & Birth Order Differences from 2021-08-14T02:59:02
Personal temperament is only one contributing factor to personality differences. While not every child is going to follow common birth order or gender developmental and personality characteristi...
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#247: Big Physical Reactions to Big Emotions from 2021-08-06T05:30:50
Big emotions in young children often mean big reactions, and often times they are even physical in nature. How do you help your toddler or younger child learn better ways when they have big phys...
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#246: The Journey Beyond Toddlerhood from 2021-07-30T05:03:36
Erin goes beyond toddlerhood in this episode, sharing with parents of toddlers and older kids alike, what we are working towards and focusing in the years beyond toddlerhood as our children'...
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#245: Big Emotions, Hiding Emotions, Adult Emotions? How to Help from 2021-07-24T22:38:25
Erin dives deep into emotions, both for our kids and our own, to give and do our best to help our kids and ourselves become the most emotionally intelligent versions of ourselves. She talks abou...
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#244: I Don't Always Have The Right Answer Either from 2021-07-09T04:35:29
In this episode Erin shares a dilemma she faced about how to handle a situation with her daughter, sharing with her listeners how sometimes parenting is convoluted and complicated just like all ...
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#243: How to Avoid Power Struggles with Young Toddlers from 2021-07-02T13:54:43
A mom wants to know how to avoid power struggles and set a strong foundation for connection and communication even with her very young (9 month old) daughter, since a lot of the positive discipl...
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#242: Different Parenting Styles & Relieving Parental Guilt from 2021-06-26T04:05:59
What do you do when you and your parenting partner have different parenting styles? Although this question comes from a divorced mom, Erin answers this question for any parents, living together ...
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#241: 3-Year-Old Getting Aggressive During Play Dates from 2021-06-17T16:05:33
A mom has been diligently working with her almost 3 year old on his social skills for play date interactions. Yet her son is still struggling with some aggressive reactions when things don't...
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#240: Agression Towards Younger Sibling & Attention to Negative Behavior from 2021-06-11T19:08:26
A mom wants to know how to handle it when her 3 year old responds aggressively towards his toddler younger brother without making the attention to the unwanted behavior feel like it's rewarding the...
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#240: Aggression Towards Younger Sibling & Attention to Negative Behavior from 2021-06-11T19:08:26
A mom wants to know how to handle it when her 3 year old responds aggressively towards his toddler younger brother without making the attention to the unwanted behavior feel like it's reward...
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#239: Morning Power Struggle from 2021-06-05T17:38:39
If you are dealing with power struggles any time of day, this is the episode for you. Erin covers some specific tips for this hour-long morning power struggle with which a mom is dealing. Then s...
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#238: Overwhelming Preschooler Behavior from 2021-05-28T03:43:06
What do you do when you are simply overwhelmed with your preschooler's behavior? How can you get this turned around so that you can have better days? Erin starts with some really important b...
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#237: Understanding Toddler Interactions & Tips for Better Behavior from 2021-05-21T03:28:15
Toddlers do strange things. These things seem outright rude, disrespectful and mean. But what are they really thinking? Learn about what toddlers are really thinking about when engage in these b...
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#236: Short Term vs. Long Term Parenting Tips & Tools from 2021-05-14T05:47:59
There are times when short term parenting is the best option and times when long term is the focus. Learn what your long term focuses are at each at each stage of development and therefore how t...
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#235: Extreme Separation Anxiety from 2021-05-07T04:23:24
A mom is worried that her young toddlers more pronounced separation anxiety may be causing more harm than good when she leaves him at daycare/preschool. Erin gives great information on developme...
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#234: Working Through Parental Guilt from 2021-04-30T15:12:30
We ALL experience parental guilt over one area or another where we feel like we might be falling short (aka being imperfect or human!) How do we allow ourselves to be OK with our life circumstan...
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#233: When You Have One High Needs Child & One Mellow and Kids Push Us Out of Our Comfort Zone from 2021-04-24T03:50:23
What do you do when you have one very high needs/high maintenance child and one very easy going child? How do you make sure the mellow child gets his/her needs met if they are so quiet and the o...
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#232: When Kids Need Too Much Control & Lying from 2021-04-16T20:44:30
What do you do with a child who is constantly trying to control everything? Or even just anything that isn't meant for them to control? All toddlers and preschoolers want some level of contr...
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#231: Fixing 'Misbehaviors', Nighttime vs. Daytime Parenting, Siblings Sharing Room & Steps for Introducing Change from 2021-04-12T15:14:23
Erin covers A LOT in this one episode. Erin dives deep into a question about misbehavior in some different ways than before. She discusses respectful parenting - what it is and what it is not, n...
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#230: Helping Kids with Anxiety & Fears & New Positive Parenting Tool from 2021-04-01T17:16:05
Do you find your toddler, child or teen dealing with fears and/or anxiety and aren't sure how to help them? In this episode, Erin talks about what are normal fears and anxieties in children ...
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#229: Should We Quiz Our Toddlers/Kids? & Overcoming Negative Family Patterns from 2021-03-25T21:26:26
Some things we do as parents seem fun, but can something seemingly innocuous be a detriment to our child's development of their full and unique selves? Erin discusses a post from a fellow pa...
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#228: Is it OK to Teach a Child to Say "No" to Parents/Adults? from 2021-03-18T21:26:57
Erin answers a question about can we teach our toddlers/kids to say "no" to us? If so, how do we go about doing this so that they can learn to do it appropriately and respectfully, espec...
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#227: What is "Normal" and What is Not? from 2021-03-12T22:14:48
Big meltdowns? Big power struggles? We know toddlers can behave irrationally as can preschoolers. How much is normal? How much is too much? When should they outgrow this? At what point should a ...
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#226: Big Feelings & Big Meltdowns & Self Compared to Child from 2021-03-09T18:51:20
Erin gives great insights and tips into a 6 1/2 year old's big meltdowns and feelings. Is it normal at 6 1/2? What can this mom do to help her child learn to calm down easier and better and ...
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#225: New Discipline Tool & High Needs Baby/Toddler/Child from 2021-03-05T19:57:26
Erin shares a BRAND new discipline tool she's never talked about before that can help circumvent power struggles. Then she discusses high needs babies (toddlers & children) What we mean ...
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#223: Infants, Preschoolers, School-Age Back to School & Daycare & Tween Emotions from 2021-02-27T04:40:30
For many young children they have now been home almost 24/7 with parents for their entire lives, as far as they remember. That's a lot of bonding time, but also can present more challenges w...
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#222: Parents Aren't Supposed to Be Perfect from 2021-02-20T19:37:47
We parents put a lot of pressure on ourselves to do things perfectly, or at least extremely well. But it's OK to make misjudge and make a wrong call. We make mistakes and we learn and we gro...
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#221: No Cry Middle of The Night Tips & Ignoring vs. Correcting Toddler Behaviors from 2021-02-11T21:12:24
Erin shares her tips for a dad who wants to know if there is a way to fix the middle of the night wakeups with a no cry solution. Next Erin gives guidelines and tips about when to ignore versus ...
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#220: Teaching Body Autonomy & Outside Influences on Parenting from 2021-02-04T22:25:34
What do you do when your preschooler/child insists on touching others uninvited? Erin gives several guidelines and tools for teaching body autonomy and respect in both directions, giving and rec...
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#219: Getting Toddlers & Kids to Listen & Follow Directions from 2021-01-30T02:24:57
Not many people are good at apologies. In this episode, Erin shares some personal experiences around apologies and how to teach and give proper apologies between both adults and children. Then E...
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#218: Eliminating Power Struggles from 2021-01-21T17:16:35
This is episode is a must-listen, chalk full of tips on minimizing power struggles in your home! Toddlers and kids in general will often grab for power where they can. Why do they do this? Erin ...
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#217: Big Struggles with Perfectionism & Frustration Tolerance from 2021-01-15T01:38:06
What do you do when your child is constantly struggling with reactions to life not going perfectly their way? Playing the martyr and lots of tears when they get corrected over the smallest thing...
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#216: Keeping Sane Parenting into 2021 & Sleep Train while Co-Sleeping from 2021-01-10T18:50:56
2020 was one doozy of a year and many of the remnants are following us into the start of 2021. Erin shares her message of care and hope for weary parents heading into 2021 and tips for getting o...
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#215: Let's Talk About Being a Parent & Parenting in 2021 & Helping a Child Who Gives Up Easily from 2020-12-31T20:10:16
2020 was definitely a difficult and unprecedented year. Erin looks back on how she got through as a parent and a person and shares thoughts about how she will move forward into 2021. Then she an...
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#214: Fixing Difficult Behaviors & Parenting in a Pandemic from 2020-12-26T19:36:52
Erin goes back to basics on how kids and parents shape each other's behavior, it's basically a 101 on dealing with those trouble spots and power struggles, be their bedtimes, middle-of-t...
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#213: Overindulgence & Morning Routine Is It Spoiling or Not? from 2020-12-18T04:28:21
Overindulgence is a lot more than too many toys or sweets. During this pandemic, overindulgence is sometimes a daily necessity but a fine line, how do we walk this line? Then Erin answers a ques...
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#212: What to Do When a Child Uses Hurtful Words from 2020-12-14T06:25:45
How do you stay calm and coach your child when they are using hurtful words? Erin covers what to do in the moment, as well as 4 step process to use in teaching your child better ways of sharing ...
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#211: Common Parenting Anxiety & How to Deal with It from 2020-12-05T18:12:54
We all have parenting anxiety over one thing or another throughout parenthood, but likely over many things! Currently, there is likely a lot more parenting anxiety than ever before. Erin shares ...
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#210: Helping Shy Toddler with Social Skills & Reasoning with Children from 2020-11-26T03:24:14
A mom wants to know how to help her very shy toddler become more comfortable in social situations. Erin covers the social development at 2 along with tips for working with shy children. Next Eri...
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#209: Dealing with Toddlerhood Fears from 2020-11-19T19:48:49
Does your toddler have fears? Toddlers often have big reactions that seem irrational. How do you know when and what is normal for fears in toddlerhood and what is over the top and may require so...
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#208: Middle of the Night Battles & Needy Behavior from 2020-11-12T22:18:50
Erin gives a mom step-by-step for fixing those pesky middle of the night wake-ups and battles for coming to mom and dad's room. In the second half Erin covers tips for helping a preschooler ...
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#205: Big Struggles Sharing Emotions & How to Implement Calm Bedtimes from 2020-10-23T03:01:38
A mom asks for help with her daughter's big struggles with emotions, likely due to late language milestones. Since developmental areas often overlap, Erin shares why this happens and how thi...
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#204: Clingy Toddler & Potty Regression & Hair Pulling/Middle of the Night Screaming from 2020-10-15T03:40:49
Triple question episode!! Single mom trying to work from home is hoping for some tips on keeping her 2 year old more independent so she can work! Changes have caused potty training regression an...
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#202: Middle of the Night Tantrums/Wakeups & Screentime Power Struggles from 2020-10-01T20:06:31
Erin gives guidance to a family dealing with tantrums during middle of the night wake-ups. Screen time is definitely a double edged sword in most families right now. Erin gives tips to a mom won...
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#200: What Constitutes Media Violence & Helping Preschooler with Change When They Don't Like It! from 2020-09-25T22:05:22
A mom asks about what actually would be considered "violence" in media and how to watch out for and talk to children when they hear arguing or conflict in media or any thing else that co...
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#199: Guiding Child Low in Perseverance & Preschoolers Name Calling from 2020-09-16T23:12:25
We hear a lot about strong-willed children. But what about those who give up easily on everything? Erin answers a mom's question about how to guide her child who is low in perseverance in or...
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#198: How to Setup a Toddler Schedule & Bedtime Meltdowns from 2020-09-13T02:36:59
Children do better with schedules. It adds a sense of security and normalcy. But some children need schedules even more than others. Learn how to tell if yours is one of these children and how t...
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#197: *Special Edition Co-Parenting Through Divorce I from 2020-09-07T20:02:47
Welcome to a special edition episode on co-parenting through divorce. This first episode covers is about self-care, coming to your own best decision and doing the emotional work to move forward ...
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#196: Supporting Your Unique Child from 2020-09-03T21:20:32
Sometimes we want to protect our kids from life's difficulties, all out of love and well-meaning. But is it really in their best interest? Erin gets out of the box this week about facing our...
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#195: How to Fix Disrespectful Attitude & More COVID Support Tips from 2020-08-27T23:14:20
A mom whats to know how to deal with disrespect in the form of demands and tone without going around and around. Erin gives some great general guidelines and six tips for teaching and setting re...
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#194: Protecting Our Families & Others from COVID from 2020-08-19T14:00
Do you have questions or concerns about your kids returning to school and/or their exposure to COVID? Not sure how to get your child to wear a mask or the recommendations from the AAP? This week...
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#192: Toddler Crying Over Every Little Thing & Extreme Separation Anxiety/Parental Preference from 2020-08-07T15:51:53
How do you help a toddler who seems to cry about every little thing? Give a choice? Crying. 1-2-3? Crying. Offer dinner they don't like? Crying. What does a parent do? Erin covers the basics...
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#191: Breaking Co-Sleeping Habit & Helping Preschooler Be More Independent in Play from 2020-07-30T17:32:44
How do you break the habits in sleeping and bedtime when they've been going on for years? Can you do it with little to no tears? Adding complication, this step-parent wants to know if it'...
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#190: Child Gives Up Easily & Toddler Asking About Own Death from 2020-07-23T16:05:47
A lot of parents struggle with toddlers and children who are overly persistent. But what do you do when your child gives up very easily on small tasks and barely even tries? How do help your chi...
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#189: Toddler Screaming, Big Bedtime Struggles & 6-Year-Old Not Listening at All! from 2020-07-16T18:08:05
A double question from one mom with big toddler issues of screaming when upset and super stressful bedtimes, not staying in bed and 1 1/2 to 2 hour bedtimes. Erin helps this mom with lots of tip...
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#188: Toddler Sexual Behavior & Raising Strong Girls from 2020-07-10T04:18:09
Erin answers a question from parents of a very young toddler who is engaging in some sexual-type behavior during car rides and they aren't sure what to do. Another question from a mom who wa...
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#187: How to Help a 1-Year-Old with Aggression & When a Family Pet Isn't Working Out But Your Child is Attached from 2020-07-03T02:52:38
How do you help a 1 year old find better ways of sharing frustration when they don't have much language skill yet? Then what do you do when you inherited a family pet but it isn't workin...
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#186: Balancing Time Between Siblings & Toddler Aggression w/ Sibling from 2020-06-24T22:20:29
How do you balance your time between siblings, especially when you have one who is very demanding and the other is not? Erin helps a mom figure out how to work with this family dynamic and the g...
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#185: How to Handle Bossiness in Toddlers from 2020-06-16T04:20:16
Toddlers can be very bossy, so much so that this episode includes two questions about how to handle bossy and demanding toddlers. How do you handle a toddler telling a parent what to do and the ...
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#184: Designing Developmental Playspace & 3-Year-Old Major Meltdowns from 2020-06-05T19:22:59
A mom asks about some major meltdowns from her 3 year old that go on for 20-40 minutes over small things, like food breaking. She's tried play therapy, making sure physically all is ok. She ...
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#183: Is Your Child Experiencing Trauma from the Pandemic? from 2020-05-29T14:38:12
A mom who is adopting asks a question about parenting a child with a history of trauma. However, many kids are experiencing trauma due to the conditions and stresses from the pandemic. So many c...
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#182: Effects of Stay-at-Home on Children's Development & Talking to Kids About Death from 2020-05-22T18:53:16
Scientist have been studying the effects of the very limited social interaction of children on their metal health and development. Learn what they are finding, if there is cause for concern and ...
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#181: Raising an Unspoiled Child & Overly Competitive Child from 2020-05-14T22:26:50
How do you raise a child who is not spoiled? Erin talks about what her understanding of an "unspoiled" child is, and the three areas to focus on to make sure children grow up kind, carin...
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#180: Night Time Potty Training & Weaning the Bedtime Bottle from 2020-05-10T17:03:02
A mom is wondering how to night time potty train when her daughter is waking up with a very full diaper every morning. But she's been daytime trained for over two years. Shouldn't she be...
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#179: Sibling Bickering & Fights & Potty Training Accidents During Playdates from 2020-05-02T21:13:35
With so much family togetherness, sibling bickering and fights are definitely a more frequent struggle than ever. Erin answers a mom's question on how to navigate this for both short and lon...
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#177: Toddler HATES the car & Rocking/Head Banging to Fall Asleep from 2020-04-09T21:24:50
How do you handle a toddler who hates the car so much she hyperventilates during a car ride? Erin helps a mom get to the bottom of why this is happening and how to fix it. The second question is...
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#176: 6 year old Lying, Aggression and Not Listening from 2020-04-02T20:49:45
First Erin gives some words of support to all parents. Then Erin answers a question from a mom who is struggling with several levels of misbehavior, aggression, lying and not listening/power str...
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