Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental Space Transforming Toddlerhood + Beyond (with Devon Kuntzman)
Oct 2, 2025
Devon Kuntzman, a parenting expert and author focused on toddler development, joins the conversation to reshape the narrative around these challenging years. She discusses how parental baggage influences parenting styles and emphasizes the importance of validating emotions in grown-ups. Devon shares strategies for effective discipline rooted in connection and boundaries, and highlights the significance of tantrums as vital developmental milestones. With tips on navigating mealtimes and building skills, she inspires parents to embrace the joy of toddlerhood.
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Parents Are Mirrors For Toddlers
- Toddlers mirror adult unresolved wounds and patterns, so parenting requires self-awareness.
- Devon Kuntzman says you don't need to be perfect; repair and redos teach resilience.
Validate Your Feelings First
- Validate your own emotions by naming them internally or out loud when triggered.
- Devon recommends pausing and acknowledging feelings like "I'm feeling exhausted" to stay grounded.
Parent With Development, Not Punishment
- Developmentally smart parenting works with your child's brain, not against it.
- Devon Kuntzman reframes discipline as teaching missing skills, not punishing intent.
