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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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27:05

Infant Experience with Early Pain and the Toddler Years

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2024/04/24

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

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41:17

My Toddler Isn't Napping and Not Comfortable Being...

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2024/04/17

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

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36:47

Traveling with Toddlers and Tantrum-Free Trips

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2024/04/10

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

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18:43

My Toddler Pushes ALL MY BUTTONS

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2024/04/03

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

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27:31

Your Tricky Toddler Questions Answered

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2024/03/27

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

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54:47

Redefining Your Motherhood Journey with Dee Ubhaus

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2024/03/20

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

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39:30

Gentle Parenting and Talking Through Big Feelings: A...

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2024/03/13

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

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22:44

How to Get Your Toddler Talking More with Jessie Kensey

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2024/03/06

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

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29:56

Technology, Toddlers, and Tantrums: Is Screen Time Bad?

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2024/02/28

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

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47:26

Understanding Toddler Sleep with Jensine Casey

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2024/02/21

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

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43:32

Toddler Turn-Taking and Sharing Explained

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2024/02/14

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,

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39:25

Wisdom From a Single Mom of Four - Misty Hughes on...

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2024/02/07

So many of us mothers fail to prioritize and nurture ourselves along with our children.We put all of our focus on our kids, our spouse, our home, and our family before we ever remember to focus on ourselves as well.And sooner rather than later, we find ourselves burnt out, unhappy, resentful, and unwell. It's time to make a change!Join Heather and Misty as they discuss caring for ourselves well in motherhood. From soul care to celebrating the smallest of joys, Misty shares her own deep

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36:28

Navigating Meltdowns: When Toddlers Don't Get What...

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2024/01/31

Why do toddlers sometimes have a meltdown after you give them what they asked for? Or why do they get stuck in a "yes, no" loop where they say they want something, then don't?And how do we handle those dreaded meltdowns that happen when they don't get what they wanted?Heather's answering all these questions plus more in this episode! Join in the discussion and gain a better understanding of how your toddler's brain works, discover where you can help them communicate their needs, and add

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58:15

A Connected and Healthy Marriage After Having...

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2024/01/24

Having children creates new strains, challenges, and obstacles in a marriage that we often didn't prepare for beforehand. Not only are we learning how to raise and care for a new human being, we're also learning how to navigate being a spouse and a parent at the same time, maintain the romance, and figure out how to approach parenthood as a team rather than a solo act.No wonder we often start feeling stuck in our marriages as co-parenting roommates instead of partners in parenthood!If

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22:49

Motherhood and Fitness: Realistic Routines for Busy...

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2024/01/17

As mothers of young toddlers, we know just how difficult it can be to keep up with our health and fitness.Between sleep regressions, new routines, meltdowns, and playtime, finding time to work out is the last thing we want to think about!But when we make a few shifts to our day and our mindset, we may just find that it's not quite as difficult as we thought.Join Heather and her guest, Emmeline, as they chat all about motherhood and fitness in this episode! From tips on how to work fitness

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51:00

Toddlerhood: Navigating 18 Months to 2 1/2 Years

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2024/01/10

Between 1 ½ and 2 ½ years, toddlers go through a period of rapid development across various domains. Not only are they growing bigger and stronger physically, they are also growing in their cognitive abilities, emotional and social development, self-care skills, language and communication, behavioral abilities, and sensory and artistic development.They're going through a lot of really big and really fun changes! They're also going through a lot of changes that aren't so fun and are much

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81:23

Your Child's Unique Energy Blueprint with Raven Scott

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2024/01/03

Gain greater insight into how your child functions and why they do what they do through their unique Energy blueprint!In this episode, Heather sits down with Spiritual Healer and Human Design Interpreter, Raven Scott, to discuss the significance of human design and how to use this tool to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your children, so you can consciously parent and guide them through childhood.A mother, author, and fellow Empath, Raven Scott has worked hard to leave the old

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18:14

Mindful Parenting in the New Year

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2023/12/27

Set clear, doable, and healthy goals for you and your family in 2024!With the new year just a few days away, most of us are looking to set new goals for ourselves and our families to make the next year better than the year before.But what do we do when the resolutions we set just don't stick?Join Heather as she dives into the reasons why most resolutions don't work, how to set goals that do, and how to set you and your family up for success to allow for mindful, peaceful parenting!Bonus:

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32:28

Navigating Mealtime: How to Start Healthy Habits Now...

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2023/12/20

Put an end to the mealtime meltdowns! As parents of young toddlers, we all know how stressful and frustrating mealtime can often be. Between bargaining with our toddlers to eat their food, cleaning up the constant messes, and navigating tiresome tantrums, we're often left wondering if it'll ever get easier. Add in the holiday season and it's enough to make any parent want to throw in the towel. But, fortunately, there is hope!Come join the conversation as Heather and her guest, Nicole Cruz,

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41:31

Social Pressures During the Holidays with Babies and...

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2023/12/13

Do the holidays tend to leave you with a feeling of dread rather than joy? You're not alone!The holidays are often difficult for many, and expectation from family and friends can cause a lot of anxiety, stress, and tension. If you have babies and/or toddlers as well, that stress level shoots up even higher as the expectations also grow!Be prepared to combat social pressures and uninvited expectations this holiday season by setting firm boundaries and creating a plan ahead of time.Join

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