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Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed, Creator of The Collaborative Parenting Methodology

Transforming the Toddler Years is the go-to podcast for parents, caregivers, and educators who see tantrums as growth moments. Hosted by Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed.—author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting—each episode blends science and soul to raise emotionally intelligent kids. Learn to use intentional language, calm chaos, and turn struggles into teachable moments. If you want to raise confident, connected kids, this podcast is for you.

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00:17:28

What's Your Parenting Superpower? Here's Mine!

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2025/01/07

What's Your Parenting Superpower? In this episode, I share a personal story about my background and also my parenting superpower: language! I talk about the power of intentional language, the meaning behind the words we use and how to empower the child in your life with the intentionality of the language you use. Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler? Check out my newest free gift to you:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Things Your Toddler Needs to Hear You Say Everyday⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠

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00:04:46

Help! My Toddler Just Broke a Brand New Toy!

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2025/01/02

Help! My Toddler Just Broke a Brand New Toy! Welcome to day twelve of the Holiday micro series! This is the final episode of the mini-series where I've been giving hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness. In today's micro-sode I'm talking about how to respond when our toddler breaks a new toy. Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love the

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00:04:08

How to Stay Present During the Holidays

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2024/12/31

Having a hard time staying present during the holiday busyness?Welcome to day eleven of the Holiday micro series! The mini-series is in full swing and I've been giving hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness. In today's episode I'm talking about staying present in the moment. Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love the intentional

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00:03:48

Holiday Activities That Create Core Family Memories

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2024/12/26

What’s one of your favorite family activities during the holidays? Welcome to day ten of the Holiday micro series! The mini-series is in full swing and I've been giving hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness. In today's micro-sode I'm talking about connecting with family, traditions and creating core memories. Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube

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00:12:56

Does Sugar Make My Toddler's Behavior Worse?

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2024/12/24

Wonder if sugar makes your kid's behavior worse?In this episode, I talk about the practice of limiting sweet treats during the holiday and reframing situations to focus on the event and not the treats themselves. I also share my tip about using treat tokens! Ready to nurture your relationship while raising strong, self-aware kids who feel truly seen, heard, and safe to tell you anything? Check out my free gift to you:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠5 Things Your Toddler Needs to Hear You Say Everyday⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch and

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00:04:22

Does Your Toddler Have Holiday Induced Social...

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2024/12/19

Does your toddler struggle with social anxiety? Welcome to day nine of the Holiday micro series! The mini-series is in full swing and I've been giving hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness. In today's micro-sode I'm talking about the social anxiety the holidays can create in toddlers and my top strategy to try! Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube

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00:04:14

Toddlers Having Trouble Sharing? My #1 Strategy to Try!

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2024/12/17

Toddler having trouble sharing?Welcome to day eight of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness. In this mini-sode I'm talking about toddlers having trouble sharing and my #1 strategy to try! Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠ Love the intentional language scripts you can use

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00:03:31

Make Family Memories with a Holiday Movie Night!

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2024/12/12

Looking for ways to create those core family memories?Welcome to day seven of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness. In this mini-sode I'm talking about making core family memories by snuggling up to watch a classic holiday film! Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠ Love the

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00:17:11

How to Travel with Kids: 3 Ways to Make it Easier

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2024/12/10

Nervous about travelling with kids this holiday season?In this episode I discuss the challenges of traveling with kids during the holiday season. I explain the cognitive process that children go through and how travel tests their executive functioning skills. I also emphasize the importance of seeing it through your child's perspective and making it about the journey, not the destination. Ready to nurture your relationship while raising strong, self-aware kids who feel truly seen, heard, and

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00:04:09

A Creative Way to Help Tame Your Child's Sweet Tooth...

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2024/12/05

Want to tame your child's sweet tooth this holiday season?Welcome to day six of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness. Today I'm talking about healthy lifestyle mindset plus a collaborative art project that helps control how much sugar your little one eats everyday. Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting

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00:04:56

Help! How do I Handle Holiday Meltdowns?

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2024/12/03

Holiday meltdowns got you stressed? Welcome to day five of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness. Today I'm talking about how to handle the holiday meltdowns and how to help kids express their emotions differently! Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠! Love the intentional language

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00:05:01

Surviving the Holidays: How to Maintain Sleep Routines

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2024/11/28

Worried about your toddler sleeping this holiday?Welcome to day four of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness. Today I'm talking about how to maintain sleep routines during the holidays, tips, tricks and strategies to help kids sleep (or at least rest) during routine disruptions. Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the

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00:14:14

Family Traditions: How They Help You Raise Good Humans

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2024/11/26

Do you love family traditions? In this episode I discuss the significance of family traditions as intentional activities that deepen family connections and facilitate core memory making. I share a personal experience of how a change in my usual Christmas routine led to a unique family experience. I also share a little advice to help parents manage their emotions during difficult moments when the reality isn't meeting the expectation. Ready to nurture your relationship while raising strong,

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00:04:12

How to Teach Your Toddler to Donate Toys

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2024/11/21

Want to teach your child how good it feels to share with others? Welcome to day three of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness. Today I'm talking about giving being a crucial part of the holiday season. Now is the time to teach your little one how good it feels to share what they have with others! Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing

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00:04:13

How to Help Kids Make a Holiday Wish List

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2024/11/19

How long is your child's wish list?Welcome to day two of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness. Today I'm talking abut wants vs. needs. Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting ⁠⁠Youtube channel⁠⁠! Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler? Check out my free gift to you:⁠ ⁠5 Things

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00:03:46

Does Your Toddler WANT Everything they See?

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2024/11/14

Does your child say "I want" on repeat? Welcome to day one of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness. Today I'm sharing what to do and how to reframe when your toddler is constantly saying "I want". Listen in and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting ⁠Youtube channel⁠! Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler? Check out my free

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00:06:06

Already Feeling Holiday Overwhelm? Welcome to Your...

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2024/11/12

Already feeling holiday overwhelm?Welcome to the holiday micro series! I've taken my 12 Days of Christmas Toddler Tips and turned it into mini episodes to help you feel confident as we head into the holiday season. I'll be talking about how to teach littles gratitude, disrupted sleep routines, sharing, what to do when your child wants everything they see in the stores and more! I'll also be giving you intentional language scripts you can use, to help set you up for success. Be sure to follow

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00:44:50

The Daycare Myth: Childcare vs Early Childhood...

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2024/11/07

Daycare, childcare, or early education for young toddlers? What does it all mean and what should you be looking for when looking for child care providers? In this episode I sit down with Dr. Dan Wuori to discuss his new book The Daycare Myth: What We Get Wrong About Early Care and Education (and What We Should Do About It). We discuss the real need for early education from a very young age and the current policies nationwide. This includes parents feeling overwhelmed with the cost of child care and

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00:14:20

The 4 Magic Words Every Conscious Parent Needs to Know

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2024/11/05

You are defining your parent development identity every single day.In this episode, I share a valuable reminder how parents, caregivers and educators can focus on your own growth mindset when the negative words creep into your heads. I share a specific strategy and phrase you can use to help reframe your brain and remain positive. Remember, your words become your inner voice, and the words your kids hear you use become their inner voice. Do you need help, guidance and support? ⁠Book a

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00:10:12

My Toddler Won't Say Thank You or I'm Sorry. What do...

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2024/10/31

Do you wish your toddler had better manners?In this episode I share some insight on why trying to force kids say to thank you or sorry when they are not ready is not beneficial. I discuss that kids need emotional permission to process their feelings and say thank you or sorry when they are ready. I also offer up scripts you can use with your toddlers to encourage them to use their manners, in their own time. Like what you hear? Please take a minute to scroll down and rate and review the show

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