Dr. Cathryn discusses the vital role of the toddler years, challenging the 'Terrible Twos' stigma. Strategies include validating emotions, maintaining calm during tantrums, and nurturing emotional expression to raise resilient and kind children. The podcast emphasizes the emotional needs of toddlers and the importance of balance in parenting.
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Toddlers' Emotional Needs
Toddlers need emotional support like infants, despite growing independence.
Society often overlooks toddlers' emotional needs, focusing only on behavior.
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Formative Years
Toddlers absorb everything from their environment, forming lasting impressions.
These early experiences become the foundation for their future development.
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Balancing Firmness and Kindness
Find a balance between firmness and kindness in parenting.
This approach makes children feel safe and loved, like a trustworthy pediatrician.
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Why do I focus on toddlers when I'm experienced with kids of all ages? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn focuses on the vital role of the toddler years, challenging the notion of the 'Terrible Twos' and rebranding them as the 'Terribly Important Twos.' We discussed how toddlers still need as much emotional support as they did as infants, despite their growing independence. Key strategies for successful parenting include validating emotions, maintaining calm during tantrums, and encouraging emotional expression. This approach helps in nurturing resilient, confident, and extremely kind children. For more insights and practical tips, our 'Toddlers Made Easy' course is available for further guidance.
FREE: Watch our FREE Tame Tantrums workshop and stay calmer with tricky toddler moments.
E-mail: drcathryn@healthiest-baby.com
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