Toddler Toolkit

Experience all the fun events and activities with your toddler this summer without all the stress!Join Heather in this episode as she gives her top eleven tips for planning long outings with your toddler, how to navigate big events, and what key things to both remember and avoid so you and your family can enjoy all the special events you have planned.From navigating events with big crowds and practicing noise level safety to addressing snacks, shade, and sun, this episode has everything you need to properly prepare yourself and your toddler for those long but memorable outings.Be sure to grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool for parenting your toddler with grace and calm!------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Do you have fun trips planned for the summer but not sure how to navigate long road trips with your toddler?Then you will definitely want to tune into this episode!Join Heather as she discusses her top tips for traveling with toddlers and ideas for what to bring with you so your toddler can stay happy, healthy, and entertained during the long hours of travel.Here's to a summer full of fun instead of stress!Be sure to grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool for parenting your toddler with grace and calm!Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:47 - Top Tips for Travel4:01 - Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior and Tantrums Workshop5:04 - Ideas for What to Bring on Long Road Trips7:07 - What's Coming Next7:20 - Outro------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

What does discipline look like to you?Does it look harsh and authoritarian or does it look compassionate and positive?When it comes to parenting our toddlers, we may feel unsure of which direction to go with our discipline, but when we break down the root meaning of the word, we can get a better understanding of how to discipline from an attitude of grace, fellowship, and leadership.Join Heather as she takes a deeper look at what discipline really means, where the word comes from, and how to guide our children through positive parenting.Be sure to grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool for parenting your toddler with grace and calm!Sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior Workshop today and gain valuable insights and tools for handling the most challenging of toddler behaviors!Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:06 - Recap of Last Week’s Episode0:49 - The Origin of the Word “Discipline”1:23 - The Connotations Surrounding Discipline1:55 - The Problem with Authoritarian Parenting2:47 - The Goal of Discipline3:24 - Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior and Tantrums Workshop Promo4:27 - Reframing Discipline5:21 - Being Mindful of Our Responses6:25 - Outro------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Sometimes, our toddlers just hurt our feelings.They say hurtful things when they’re upset, throwing a tantrum, or having big feelings themselves.And, oftentimes, it’s very easy to take their words and actions personally.But when we can step outside of our own emotions, we can see that our toddlers don’t really mean it and we can learn how to manage our reactions with grace.Tune in as Heather discusses how to handle it when our toddlers hurt our feelings and what to do instead. Be sure to grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool for parenting your toddler with grace and calm!Sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior Workshop today and gain valuable insights and tools for handling the most challenging of toddler behaviors!Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:55 - Addressing our Emotions as Parents2:01 - When Toddler’s Reactions Offends You or Your Spouse3:28 - Why Your Toddler’s Reaction isn’t a Personal Attack4:49 - Importance of not Engaging or Reacting Back5:48 - Transform Aggressive Behavior Workshop Waitlist6:50 - Sharing a Personal Story8:21 - Your Toddler Doesn’t Really Mean what they Say9:31 - Your Response as a Parent Matters11:21 - It all Starts when They’re Toddlers12:37 - The Sting of Unappreciation from your Toddlers13:41 - Outro------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

What’s the REAL reason behind your toddler’s tantrums?The answer may surprise you!In this episode, Heather breaks down the processes that occur when a toddler has a tantrum and the root causes behind his or her behavior.The issue isn’t always what you think it is and it may actually be something you never would have considered.Be sure to grab your toolkit when you tune in and make room for another helpful tool for parenting your toddler with grace and calm!Sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior Workshop today and gain valuable insights and tools for handling the most challenging of toddler behaviors!Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:20 - Recent Real Life Example 1:30 - Root Cause vs Symptom of Tantrums2:48 - A Helpful Realization4:12 - Transform Aggressive Behavior Workshop 5:15 - Cycles of the Tantrums6:40 - When the Connection was Made7:42 - Keeping Aware of the Root Cause8:35 - Addressing the Symptom vs Teaching Skills9:37 - Transform Aggressive Behavior Guide10:02 - Outro------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Check in on your twin mom friends. We are not okay!Motherhood in and of itself is hard enough, but throw twins into the mix and it's survival mode or nothing. From figuring out how to care for two humans with the same needs at the same time, doing your best to avoid burnout, and process through toxic positivity, the twin mom life is a unique yet harrowing journey.Join Heather in this episode as she sits down with Kristen Eberly to dive into all things twin mom life and maternal mental health!Grab your toolkit and make room for another tool to help you navigate life with twin toddlers!About Kristen:Kristen Eberly is a Twin Mom and Twin Mom coach, and the founder of Harmony in Multiples and the Overwhelm and Anxiety Resilience System for Twin Moms. She specializes in supporting twin moms navigate the burnout, overstimulation, overwhelm, and anxiety that is so common with raising twins.She has a background in maternal mental health and early childhood mental health, with 10 years experience specializing in parenting and children. She helps twin moms rediscover their resilience and joy that is often lost while surviving the chaos of twins. She uses both her professional and lived experiences as a twin mom to provide a proactive and practical approach to help twin moms thrive, by building resilience, easing overwhelm and anxiety, and embracing the beauty and chaos of life with twins. She's the mom of 3 boys, a singleton who is 6.5, and identical twin boys who are 4. Right now, her favorite things are caramel lattes, sleeping through the night, and being outdoors with her boys.Instagram: @harmony_in_multiplesFree guide for twin moms: https://pages.harmonyinmultiples.co/free-guide-1Facebook Community Group for Twin Moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twinmomsembracingthechaos------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Are you feeling frustrated and at your wit's end with aggressive toddler behavior? Sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop waitlist!Do you feel like your toddler’s behavior is turning into a dangerous situation and affecting their siblings? We call this the “Code Red Zone.”When your toddler’s behavior starts negatively affecting their siblings and things start getting physical, it’s time to call in the team!How can we identify these Code Red situations before they get out of hand and how can we avoid them entirely?In this episode, Heather is showing you how! First, we must understand what causes these Code Red situations to occur, then we can begin to unpack how to stop them before they begin.Let’s journey through these difficult behaviors together and learn how to diffuse sibling disputes calmly and effectively!------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Are you stuck in the Toddler Reactivity Loop?Your toddler does something they shouldn't and you tell them "no" and try to redirect them, but their behavior just gets worse. They start hitting, kicking, biting, and throwing things at you or their siblings.What do you do? When a toddler's behavior gets out of control, it often becomes very difficult to figure out how to get things back under control. And as your toddler's behavior spirals, so does your mood. You become more stressed and more reactive. (And if you're feeling frustrated and at your wit's end with aggressive toddler behavior, be sure to sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior Workshop!)In this episode, Heather's breaking down this Toddler Reactivity Loop, how to determine if you're stuck in the Family Fracture Phase, what to do about it, and how to dig beneath the behavior to finally break the cycle.Grab your toolkit and make room for another tool to help you navigate life with a toddler!------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Are you feeling frustrated and at your wit's end with aggressive toddler behavior? Sign up for the Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop waitlist!Is your toddler's fight for control becoming exhausting for you and your family?When a toddler tries to get what they want by becoming aggressive and hitting, throwing, and/or biting, this behavior becomes draining for the entire family and can often drive wedges between family members.In this episode, Heather's talking all about how to handle power struggles between you and your toddler, why this behavior happens in the first place, and how to set healthy, appropriate boundaries.------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Is your toddler highly sensitive to external stimuli and pain?Do they seem to have problems handling loud noises, uncomfortable clothing, or things that seem out of place?If your toddler also had procedures or operations done when they were an infant, there could be a correlation between the pain they experienced then and the sensory processing challenges they are experiencing now.In this episode, Heather delves into this interesting and complex topic as she discusses various studies that have been performed, key findings, and her own personal experience with this exact dynamic.It's time to grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool that will guide you in caring for your toddler and the challenges they experience through sensory input!**And don't forget to sign up for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop where you'll learn some key strategies for addressing aggressive (or even just button-pushing) behavior in your toddler and transform the chaos into calm!**------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

It's every parent's most dreaded day with their toddler. The day their toddler stops taking naps!What do we do when our toddler decides they no longer want to take naps, thereby ending our most cherished quiet time?The answer is to not start panicking!Pediatric sleep consultant Jensine Casey is back on the podcast with us to share her top tips for handling the no-nap transition, how to integrate quiet time instead, and what to do when your toddler doesn't feel comfortable enough to fall asleep alone.Jensine shares her magical wisdom with us as Heather shares about her own struggles with her twin toddler boys' no-nap transition and how Jensine's advice saved her family's sanity.Grab your toolkit and get ready to add in some new tools for fixing those pesky sleeping problems and getting your quiet time back.**And don't forget to sign up for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop where you'll learn some key strategies for addressing aggressive (or even just button-pushing) behavior in your toddler and transform the chaos into calm!**About Jensine: I'm a pediatric sleep consultant, postpartum doula and mom of 3. I'm passionate about helping families find sustainable sleep situations for everyone. I talk a lot about realistic expectations and how to handle ideal sleep strategies, but in real life.Check out Jensine's GoodNight Preschooler Course!Grab Jensine's free Schedule Guide!------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Does the thought of traveling with your toddler stress you out so much that you're happy to wait until they're older to take a vacation?Mama, it's time to take that trip now!In this episode, Heather's sharing some great tips for how to travel with a toddler (or multiple!) without the meltdowns, anxiety, stress, or discomfort. From discovering the best sleeping arrangements for your toddler to creating an effective social story and making a plan for handling your tired, cranky tot, you'll feel much more prepared and ready to take on any trip after listening to this episode!Grab your toolkit and make room for another helpful tool!Don't forget to sign up for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop where you'll learn some key strategies for addressing aggressive (or even just button-pushing) behavior in your toddler and transform the chaos into calm.------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Is your toddler an expert at pushing all your buttons just right and knowing how to get on your very last nerve?Some toddlers just seem to have that mean streak down. They don't want to listen and it seems like telling them "no" just adds fuel to the fire. What's a frustrated, exhausted parent to do? Don't throw in the towel just yet!Listen in as Heather helps you navigate this tricky path of toddler defiance and even aggression! She's revealing the why behind the behavior and spilling her top secrets for how to handle it without having a meltdown yourself. Then, sign up for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop where you'll be given a roadmap to navigate through the maze of toddler defiance and aggression, and learn how to change the behavior in a way that works for your toddler's own unique personality, challenges, and strengths.There is still hope, toddler parent! Grab your toolbox and let's get to work!------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Join the waitlist for the Transforming Aggressive Toddler Behavior workshop!Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Welcome to our first Q&A lightning round!In this episode, Heather's answering some of the top questions every toddler parent wants answers to.Everything from how to safely navigate stairs with your toddler and ditching the mom guilt over independent play, to tips for incorporating imaginative play into every day activities and getting your toddler to leave the park without the meltdown, Heather's got the answers to some of your toughest toddler questions.And if you found these tips helpful, make sure to sign up for the next Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop today so you can be sure to get your questions answered and your concerns alleviated whether attending live or catching the replay!These ideas are a must for your toddler toolkit, so listen in and be ready to add some new tricks to your bag!------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

It's no secret that motherhood is one of the most rewarding and most challenging jobs in the world.It doesn't always go as planned and, oftentimes, we find ourselves dealing with obstacles we never thought we'd have to face.But there is always hope! Your motherhood journey doesn't have to stay stuck in chaos mode.In this episode, Heather sits down with Dee Ubhaus, a wife, mom of 4 little girls, children's sleep coach and motherhood coach, to talk all about this wild ride called motherhood and how we can start making simple shifts in our every day routines to make big changes in our journey.Come join in the discussion and take a few of these insightful tips to add to your toolbox and navigate your motherhood journey with greater confidence, joy, and peace. It really is possible!About Dee: Dee Ubhaus is a wife, mom of 4 little girls, children's sleep coach and motherhood coach! She is passionate about helping moms redefine their motherhood experience by starting with their children's sleep. She realized after the birth of her second child that we as moms do not need to sacrifice every aspect of ourselves just to become a mom. Of course we change and are different moms after the birth of each child, but we still can have the motherhood journey we want to have! Dee works primarily with toddlers and moms who have multiple children.Connect with Dee on Instagram @dee_mamachaoscoach or on her website: http://www.restfulhaus.com/.------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Sign up for the Public Tantrum Game Plan workshop!Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Is our toddlers' bad behavior our fault?This question is constantly on our minds as parents of littles. It's not an easy task to understand the mind of a toddler and, most of the time, we feel lost on what's really going on.Expanding our ideas on what contributes to toddler behavior and being open to hearing a variety of opinions helps us to better understand what our child specifically needs.In this episode, Heather helps expand those ideas as she reviews the highly talked about book "Bad Therapy" by Abigail Shrier. She breaks down the major points of the book, her own interpretation of the author's text, and what she agrees and disagrees on when it comes to these hot topics.Whether you're interested in reading the book or have read it already, this review is sure to bring you fresh insight, better understanding of toddler behavior, and more helpful tools to add to your toddler toolkit!------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Grab the 3 Steps to Less Meltdowns GuideTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Your not-so-talkative toddler may have you worried about whether his or her speech skills are developing the way they should be.While every toddler grows and develops at their own rate, speech skills are one thing that can cause us to worry when lacking.Should they be talking more at their age? How many words should they be saying now? When is it time to see a specialist? How can I help my toddler increase their vocabulary?Pediatric speech therapist, Jessie Kensey, answers these questions and more in this episode as she and Heather chat all about how to get our toddlers talking more!From understanding how and when toddler speech develops to strategies for supporting your toddler's speech development and what to avoid, you'll finish this episode with the all the tools you'll need to help your toddler start talking more and help yourself worry less!About Jessie: She is the mom to an energetic, amazing 1-year-old and a pediatric speech language pathologist. Prior to becoming a speech therapist, she worked as a high school English teacher and, since the birth of her son, has decided to mesh the two worlds of teaching and speech to support families of toddlers.For more information about Jessie, you can visit her website or connect with her over on Instagram @simplyspeech_!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Sign up for the Winter Toddler Meltdown WorkshopTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Do you struggle with mom guilt every time you give in to your toddler's cries for the tablet or TV?We all do!In the technologically advanced world we live in, screens are just part of our every day lives. They're all around us, in our homes, and integrated into our routines. It's only natural that our toddlers will have some screen time during the day as well. But how much screen time is too much?Heather tackles this touchy topic with grace, humor, and her love of statistics to help us better understand how much screen time is too much, how much is just right, and strategies for getting your toddler unglued from the screen and focused more on imaginative play.If you're tired of the tantrums surrounding technology, this is an episode you'll want to dive into and grab all the tools you can to add to your kit!Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Sign up for the Winter Toddler Meltdown WorkshopTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Finding your toddler's sleep transition exhausting? You're not alone!In this episode, Heather sits down with pediatric sleep consultant, Jensine Casey, to talk all about toddler sleep habits, transitions, behavior, and patterns, and how we, as parents, can crack the code on getting our toddlers to sleep without the stress.Whether your toddler is transitioning from two naps to one, no naps at all, or from the crib to a big kid bed, you're guaranteed to gather some helpful tips to add to your toddler toolkit for more restful nights and happier moods.About Jensine: I'm a pediatric sleep consultant, postpartum doula and mom of 3. I'm passionate about helping families find sustainable sleep situations for everyone. I talk a lot about realistic expectations and how to handle ideal sleep strategies, but in real life.Connect with Jensine over on Instagram and grab her free Schedule Guide!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Sign up for the Winter Toddler Meltdown WorkshopTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

What's the difference between turn-taking and sharing? Are they the same thing or do they teach different skills to our toddlers?And is sharing actually a bad thing to teach our toddlers?Heather breaks these two concepts down in this episode and confronts the misleading and confusing parenting advice that many influencers are currently sharing on social media. Listen in to learn how turn-taking and sharing are two different activities that teach our toddlers key skills like fairness, kindness, empathy, and patience without turning them into people pleasers, and learn how to add these two concepts into your toddler toolkit for raising emotionally resilient, confident children!*Attention!* If you LOVE Toddler Toolkit Podcast and haven't written a review yet, then here is some exciting news!You will be entered into a $15 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway if you write a review on Apple Podcast HERE for the Toddler Toolkit Podcast and email me a screenshot of your review to heather@twinmomroadmap.com. Winner announced on February 21st with one of those fun spin-y wheels!Ready to get your toddler to listen in 2 seconds?Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children who listen in 2 seconds.Sign up for the Winter Toddler Meltdown WorkshopTake the Meltdown Mastery: The Listening and Skilled Toddler Mini-CourseJoin the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @twinmom_roadmapWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog