Why the Toddler Years Aren't What You Think
Episode Overview:
The "terrible twos" aren't terrible—they're transformational. This episode reframes toddlerhood from a stage to survive into the most critical developmental window for building emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-esteem.
What You'll Learn:
- Why your toddler's brain is 80% grown by age 3 (but still under construction)
- How everyday meltdowns are actually brain-building moments
- The 1930s origin of "terrible twos" and why that label hurts parents and kids
- Simple language shifts that turn tantrums into teaching opportunities
- Why play is serious developmental work—not just fun
- How to respond to big emotions without giving in or shutting down
Key Takeaway:
Your toddler isn't being difficult on purpose—they're learning how to feel, wait, share, and cope. When you shift your mindset from "surviving" to "shaping," everything changes.
Perfect For:
Parents drowning in tantrums, power struggles, and cold coffee who want to understand what's really happening in their toddler's brain—and how to make these years easier (and more meaningful).
Resources:
Get the big-hearted course that makes parenting easier Toddlers Made Easy
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