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The Ashley Ventrice Show

Ashley Ventrice

Welcome to The Toddler Life Coach Show — the podcast that helps you understand your toddler’s behavior, regulate your own emotions, and build a calmer home. I’m Ashley, a child development specialist and mom of two, here to make sense of the chaos and bring peace back into parenting. 👉 Subscribe to The Ashley Ventrice Show for weekly episodes on raising emotionally healthy kids. 👉 Share this episode with a parent friend who needs a tantrum toolkit in their back pocket. 👉 Download your free

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7:27

Introducing Your Toddler to a New Baby: How to...

The Ashley Ventrice Show ·

2025/12/16

Bringing a new baby home can be one of the biggest emotional transitions for a toddler—and for parents. In this episode, we talk about how to introduce your toddler to a new baby in a way that supports emotional safety, reduces jealousy, and builds secure attachment.Using a real-life story about introducing a new puppy to an older dog, we explore the surprising similarities between sibling transitions and pet dynamics—and what they teach us about preparation, patience, and grace. You’ll

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10:03

December Toddler Patterns No One Talks About: Holiday...

The Ashley Ventrice Show ·

2025/12/09

In this episode, we talk about the real December toddler patterns no one prepares you for — the clinginess, the schedule slips, the sugar meltdowns, the holiday overstimulation, and the mysteriously large emotions that appear the moment you’re already overwhelmed.You’ll learn: ✨ Why toddlers struggle more in December ✨ How routine disruptions impact their behavior ✨ The surprisingly big effect of holiday foods ✨ How to calm overstimulated little nervous systems ✨ The ONE ritual that helps

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8:17

Potty Training Without Tears: A Calm, Confident Plan...

The Ashley Ventrice Show ·

2025/12/02

In this episode, we dive into gentle, emotionally-aware potty training based on toddler development and regulation. You’ll learn: •How to know if your toddler is truly ready •Why potty training feels so overwhelming (spoiler: it’s not you!) •A simple 3-phase plan that aligns with my free potty training guide •What to say during accidents •How to avoid common potty training mistakes •How to stay calm and connected through the whole process Resources: – Grab the free potty training guide Download

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21:39

Picky Eating 101: OT-Backed Strategies to Help Your...

The Ashley Ventrice Show ·

2025/11/25

If you’re in the season of “No, I don’t like that!”—even when your toddler liked it yesterday—this episode is going to feel like a warm exhale. Today, we’re diving into why toddlers become picky eaters and how you can gently support them using OT-backed strategies, emotional regulation tools, and realistic routines that actually work.Inside this episode, you’ll learn: •Why toddler picky eating is developmentally normal •How to reduce mealtime stress for YOU and your child •OT-approved strategies

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47:45

Lonely in Motherhood? How to Start a Mom Group in...

The Ashley Ventrice Show ·

2025/11/18

Feeling lonely or disconnected in motherhood? You are so not alone.In today’s episode, I sit down with Daliesha Rivera, a mom who decided to stop waiting for her village… and build it instead. She created a thriving local mom meet-up group that’s helping moms in her area find connection, support, and actual friendship beyond the daily chaos of toddlers. We talk about: •What inspired her to start a mom meet-up group •The biggest challenges she faced (and how she worked through them) •How she found

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15:53

The Bedtime Negotiator: How to End the Toddler ‘One...

The Ashley Ventrice Show ·

2025/11/11

Is your toddler suddenly a master negotiator at bedtime? You know the drill — “Just one more story… one more drink… one more hug…” and suddenly it’s an hour past bedtime. 😅In this episode, we’ll talk about what’s really happening during those endless bedtime battles and how you can respond calmly without losing your mind (or your evening). You’ll learn: ✨ Why toddlers stall bedtime — and what their brains are trying to tell you 🛏️ How to create a predictable bedtime routine that signals “it’s

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17:06

How to Build a Toddler Routine That Actually Works

The Ashley Ventrice Show ·

2025/11/04

Struggling with chaotic mornings, picky mealtimes, or bedtime battles? Toddlers thrive on routines—but not the rigid kind you see on Pinterest.In this episode of The Ashley Ventrice Show, child development specialist and mom Ashley Ventrice shares how to create daily routines that actually work with toddlers. From mornings to mealtimes to bedtime, you’ll learn practical tools, simple scripts, and easy systems that make life calmer and smoother for the whole family. What you’ll learn: ✔ Why

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10:27

Playroom Hacks Every Parent Needs to Reduce Toy Clutter

The Ashley Ventrice Show ·

2025/10/28

Is your playroom overflowing with toys, yet your toddler seems bored? You’re not alone. Playroom chaos overwhelms both parents and kids—but the good news is, you don’t need to spend hours organizing or thousands of dollars on Pinterest-worthy systems.In this episode, child development specialist and mom Ashley Ventrice shares practical, simple systems that actually work with toddlers. Learn how to set up toy rotation, create playroom zones, and make clean-up time less of a battle and more of a

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16:26

The Tantrum Toolkit: How to Handle Toddler Meltdowns...

The Ashley Ventrice Show ·

2025/10/20

Toddler tantrums are overwhelming—for kids and parents. But what if meltdowns could become opportunities for connection instead of chaos? In this episode of The Ashley Ventrice Show, child development specialist and mom, shares a practical tantrum toolkit designed for both toddlers and parents. You’ll learn why tantrums happen, how to support your child through big feelings, and—most importantly—how to keep your own cool when emotions run high. We’ll cover: The brain science behind toddler

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10:54

How Stay-at-Home Moms Can Refill Their Empty Cup:...

The Ashley Ventrice Show ·

2025/10/20

Are you a stay-at-home mom running on cold coffee, leftover toddler snacks, and sheer willpower? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ashley dives deep into what it really means when people say, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” Using the powerful (and funny) metaphor of rubber and glass balls, Ashley shares how moms can figure out what tasks can bounce (like laundry or dishes) and what needs protection because it can shatter (like your mental health, your marriage, and your sense of self). This

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11:07

From Childcare to Podcasting: Letting Go, Chronic...

The Ashley Ventrice Show ·

2025/10/20

In this very first episode, Ashley—child development specialist, show host, and mom—opens her heart about a huge life change: closing the doors to her beloved childcare business. She shares the emotional journey of saying goodbye, the impact of chronic illness on her decision, and how she’s finding new ways to serve parents from home. Ashley reflects on her career in early intervention and childcare, the joy she found in conversations with parents, and how those connections inspired her to launch

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0:31

Welcome to The Toddler Life Coach Show: Calm...

The Ashley Ventrice Show ·

2025/10/20

Welcome to The Toddler Life Coach Show — the podcast that helps you understand your toddler’s behavior, regulate your own emotions, and build a calmer home. I’m Ashley, a child development specialist and mom of two, here to make sense of the chaos and bring peace back into parenting. Each episode is packed with real-life examples, emotional regulation tools, and gentle, grounded advice for parents who want to raise emotionally healthy kids — without guilt, pressure, or perfection. If you’re

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