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Toddler Toolkit

Heather Schalk, M.Ed.

The complete toolkit for understanding toddler behavior (e.g. hitting, throwing, biting, pushing), navigating tantrums and meltdowns, fostering healthy sibling relationships and dynamics so your kids can get along and raising skilled resilient self-regulated toddlers. If you have toddlers that are close in age or multiple kids then this podcast is made for you! Heather helps parents transform their aggressive toddlers behavior into a calm, kind and caring toddler with a more peaceful and joyful

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All Episodes

25:08

Understanding Toddler Tantrums: Real-Life Stories +...

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2025/04/23

Understanding Toddler Tantrums: Real Life Stories + What Helped Welcome to the Toddler Toolkit podcast! In this episode, we delve deep into the world of toddler tantrums, exploring not just the outward emotional outbursts but the deeper unmet needs and expectations behind them. Host Heather shares real-life tantrum stories from her own family to illustrate key parenting concepts such as the 'picture perfect mindset,'and the importance of letting toddlers feel their emotions fully. From a

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39:07

Breast Milk, Bottles & Burnout: Surviving Baby...

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2025/04/16

Whether you're a brand new parent or a veteran, keeping track of a baby's feeding schedule is not easy!Roxie Alsruhe discovered this first-hand while caring for her newborn son. When their baby started losing weight instead of gaining, Roxie and her wife did everything they could to help him get the nourishment he needed.Through the many sleepless nights and tiring days, Roxie kept careful track of each and every feeding, bottle, and expiration date.But when it started to feel overwhelming

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25:05

This One Thing Shapes Your Toddler’s Behavior and...

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2025/04/09

The One Thing That Shapes Toddler Behavior and Self-EsteemIn this episode, we explore the key factor that shapes your toddler's behavior and self-esteem - your language and reactions. We'll discuss the concept of the toddler reactivity loop, how to set the stage for better behaviors, and why the attention you give is the attention you get back. Learn practical tips on redirecting rather than reacting and how to use positive praise to improve your toddler's behavior. Find out how your words

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22:24

The Toddler Discipline Script That Backfires & What...

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2025/04/02

The Toddler Discipline Script That Backfires & What to Do InsteadIn this episode, we're diving into the shortcomings of widely shared toddler discipline advice, particularly the 'validation boundary method.' Learn why popular scripts like 'It's okay to be mad, but we don't hit' can backfire, reinforcing unwanted behaviors and leading to parental burnout. We'll explore eight key reasons why this approach is ineffective and offer alternative strategies that focus on proactive,

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23:14

Finding a Good Fit Babysitter for your Toddler

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2025/03/26

How to Find the Perfect Babysitter for Your ToddlerIn this episode, Heather shares valuable insights on finding a babysitter that suits your toddler's temperament and aligns with your parenting style. She discusses emotional fit, parenting style alignment, and offers tips on managing time duration and transitions. Heather shares personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of interview questions, setting expectations, and trusting your intuition. She also introduces her upcoming

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31:05

From Books to Breakthroughs: The Parenting Advice...

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2025/03/19

Do you feel as though you've read every parenting book out there and tried all the advice without seeing any of the results?When we're looking for help for battling difficult behaviors, it seems that every parent "expert" out there has the solution to our struggles.But when we try to implement their advice, it either doesn't quite work out like we hoped or we burnout before we see results.Taylor Greenberg was experiencing this exact same thing. As a burnt-out mama of two under two, Taylor

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16:38

Separation Anxiety in Toddlers: What to Do When Mom...

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2025/03/17

Overcoming Toddler Separation Anxiety: Tips and StrategiesIn this episode of the Toddler Toolkit Podcast, Heather tackles the challenging issue of separation anxiety in toddlers. Drawing from her personal experiences as a mother of twins, she provides practical advice on how to help toddlers feel secure when parents leave. You'll discover why separation anxiety happens, the importance of predictable routines, and how to foster positive interactions with other caregivers and the

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11:01

5 Common Pitfalls of Toddler Boundaries and How to...

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2025/01/22

We hear from all the parenting advice how important it is to set boundaries and limits with our children to keep them from doing the things we don't want them to do.But what if they don't work?Boundaries are a great tool to have in your parenting toolkit, and you should use them when appropriate, but they aren't the only parenting tool or strategy we can use to be effective in our parenting.When used alone, boundaries can actually have the opposite effect with our children as they teach

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14:07

The KEY to Parenting Your Toddler with LESS STRESS in...

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2025/01/08

Are you ready to set new parenting goals for the new year that don't cause more tension, burnout, and frustration for your family?!Make 2025 the year of calmer parenting, fewer tantrums, and a happier home with a simple strategy that actually works!Listen in to learn the KEY to parenting your toddler with less stress this year, and join Heather in doing a quick activity that will help you map out your goals with ease.More than just New Year's resolutions, these goals will not only be your

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44:02

The 7 Best Tips for a Tantrum-Free Holiday with Your...

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2024/12/23

Feeling stressed about navigating the holidays with your toddler?From new routines (or lack thereof), family gatherings, fun outings, travel, and, of course, all the fun new gadgets and toys, the holidays can be a major meltdown generator for your toddler.However, you don't have to figure it all out on your own or convince yourself that you just have to push through the tantrums.Join Heather in this episode as she shares 7 tips for navigating the holidays with ease, tackling toddler

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40:22

What Every Mom Needs to Know About Food Allergies...

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2024/12/11

Does your child have food allergies or sensitivities and you're worried about keeping them safe, especially during the holiday season?The holidays usually mean lots of gatherings, which usually means lots of food, and it can be a major source of anxiety and overwhelm for parents when their little ones can't have certain foods.Instead of skipping the holiday get-togethers all-together or pulling your hair out from the stress of making sure nothing off-limits is within your toddler's reach,

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10:55

Handling the "No" Phase: How to Get Your Toddler to...

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2024/11/20

Check out the brand new mini-course, Transform Tantrums: A Listening Toddler in 7 Days! If you're ready to stop the meltdowns and finally enjoy more peaceful days with your toddler, then this is a course you don't want to miss! Take advantage of the pre-sale price now before it's gone and the price goes up! Do you feel like you're going to lose your cool if you hear your toddler shout, "NO!" at you one more time?The "no" phase is a frustrating one! Our toddlers seem to fight us at every

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11:20

Why Toddlers Really Throw Tantrums

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2024/11/13

You may think you know the cause behind your toddler's meltdowns, but do you really?In this episode, Heather discusses the real reasons behind your toddler's tantrums and they may not be what you think!Is your toddler really upset that he got the blue cup instead of the green one or is he frustrated that he just can't seem to communicate what he wants?Is your toddler really upset with her toy or does she just not know how to wait patiently to go to the park?Most of the time, our toddler's

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10:39

4 Misconceptions About Helping Toddlers Listen More &...

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2024/11/06

You might be surprised to find that there are some pretty common misconceptions about what it means to help toddlers listen more and tantrum less.Even though we may all want our toddlers to be better listeners and throw fewer tantrums, our beliefs around how to do that and why affect our approach and the methods we use.Whether you believe that kids will be kids or that they should know better, your perception will determine how you guide your toddler through difficult emotions.Join Heather

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40:14

Healing Your Body After Baby with Clare Samol and...

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2024/10/23

No matter how old your baby is, it's never too late to heal your postpartum body.Through the many physical and hormonal changes that occur throughout pregnancy, our bodies can easily become depleted and distressed during the postpartum period.Even years later, our bodies can still feel the effects of pregnancy and the stress it creates.Join Heather in this enlightening and encouraging episode as she sits down with Clare Samol and Heather Thompson to discuss the many ways our bodies can

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19:10

Toddlers Competing for Attention

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2024/10/16

Competing for attention and affection is not uncommon among twin toddlers or even toddlers that are just close in age.When one toddler wants hugs and kisses from mom, the other one is usually not too far behind. And when one toddler gets hurt during playtime or even when bickering with their sibling, you have to manage comforting one while navigating conflict resolution with the other.So how do we manage this constant feeling of being pulled in a million different directions and give equal

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33:25

7 Toddler Milestones You Need to Know: Ages 2½ to 3½

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2024/10/09

It's the Toddler Toolkit one-year celebration episode!Come join in the fun and celebrate the podcast's first birthday with Heather as she dives into 7 key milestones to look out for between ages 2 1/2 and 3 1/2, and shares some fun toddler bloopers with her own twin boys from the past year.Also, be entered in to win a fun prize for the podcast's birthday by leaving a review! Write a short, 5-star review for Toddler Toolkit Podcast and share a screenshot with us to be entered in to win

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42:30

Pregnancy Loss and Grief with Sabrina Fletcher

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2024/10/02

October is pregnancy loss awareness month and we're here to spread light, love, and comfort to every parent who has experienced or is currently experiencing the grief of loss.Join Heather as she discusses this sensitive topic with guest, Sabrina Fletcher, a pregnancy loss doula and companion. In this interview, Heather and Sabrina acknowledge and recognize the pain and hardship of losing a pregnancy, discuss ways to celebrate and remember your baby, and give tips on how to support someone

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49:07

Parenting Complex Kids: Break the Stress Cycle with...

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2024/09/25

Parenting a complex, or neurodivergent, child is full of its own unique challenges and obstacles that add onto the many routine challenges we already face as parents everyday.When we don't know how to support our children in the best way, or don't understand the why behind our children's behavior, we often get caught up in a cycle of stress, frustration, overwhelm, and anger.The key to breaking the stress cycle is to gain a deeper understanding of why our children do what they do and gather

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17:58

The #1 Parenting Regret You Can Skip with Your Toddler

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2024/09/18

Are you making this mistake with your toddler?This parenting tactic often becomes the biggest regret for many parents as their children grow into teens and then adults.It often causes a rift in the parent-child relationship, creates shame-based beliefs for children, and stops them from developing their natural gifts and strengths.Rather than playing against our children’s strengths to change their behavior, what if we leaned into their strengths and helped them develop those strengths the

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