The Whole Parent Podcast How to Get Your Toddler to LISTEN #29
Jul 12, 2024
Explore why toddlers have selective hearing due to seeking autonomy, tips for improving toddler listening skills, effective communication strategies, and the importance of consistent routines for toddlers' development.
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Bedtime Meltdown Illustration
- John opens with a relatable bedtime meltdown scenario to show parenting exhaustion and selective hearing.
- He uses this story to normalize parental frustration and introduce the episode's topic.
Why Toddlers Crave Autonomy
- Humans are born developmentally earlier than other mammals, which prolongs dependence after birth.
- Toddlers' autonomy drive arises as their brains develop outside the womb and let them start choosing for themselves.
Offer Safe Autonomy Activities
- Give toddlers safe autonomy activities so they can practice choices and build skills.
- Use prepared autonomy-seeking tasks to channel their need to be in charge productively.