Explore every episode of the podcast Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids
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| Want to Get Out The Door On Time? Do This! | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:12:06 | |
Struggling to get out the door on time? Listen to this! We are re-releasing one of our back to school episodes from last year because routines are hard! In this episode I discuss the power of routines and how they support our goals by empowering your kids to be a participant in the plan. Getting out the door on time is hard, especially when you're starting a new transition with time restrictions, like school. Ready to set you and your child up for success as you prepare them for school, to be a good friend, a good student and develop a life long love of learning? Check out my School Readiness Mini Course to learn The 5 Essential Executive Functioning Skills for Your Child's Success in School and Life (Hint: it doesn't include the ABC's or 123's!). Learn all about it here! September 5, 2024 Episode 174 Want to Get Out The Door On Time? Do This! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| How to Make School Drop Off Easier | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:12:03 | |
Are you struggling with daycare or preschool drop off? We've all been there. In this episode, I am re-releasing an episode from our back to schools series from last year, as so many families struggle with school drop off. I talk about learning how to say goodbye without tears, how to set your kids (and yourself) up for smoother mornings! Did you know there are 5 skills kids need to be school ready, a good friend, a good student and develop a life long love of learning? Check out my School Readiness Mini Course to learn The 5 Essential Executive Functioning Skills for Your Child's Success in School and Life (Hint: it doesn't include the ABC's or 123's!). Learn all about it here! September 3, 2024 Episode 173 How to Make School Drop Off Easier About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| Math Made Easy with Dr. Aditya Nagrath | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:32:13 | |
Do you have math anxiety and don't want that same struggle for your kids? Dr. Aditya Nagrath joins me today to discuss teaching math as a language to young students and empowering children with mathematics through a holistic approach. He also emphasizes early education in math to help alleviate math anxiety and reminds us that math is a process not a destination. Dr. Aditya Nagrath helps student over come mathematics anxiety and is the founder of Elephant Learning, an online mathematics academy that promises to teach years of mathematics in just a few months. Elephant Learning and Aditya have helped over 165,000 students learn since Elephant Learning's founding in 2017. Learn more about Elephant Learning and the scholarships they offer here: https://www.elephantlearning.com/scholarships! Like what you heard? Please scroll down and rate and review the show. Leave a comment or ask a question, so we can continue to transform the toddler years together! August 1, 2024 Episode 164 Math Made Easy with Dr. Aditya Nagrath About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| How One Mom's NICU Experience Inspired Her Conscious Parenting Journey | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:31:04 | |
September 21, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 74 How One Mom's NICU Experience Inspired Her Conscious Parenting Journey In this episode, Cara welcomes Chelsea De Yaeger, a single mom who left her 9-5, followed her heart and moved to the beach in Mexico after her son experienced a serious health issue. Chelsea shares her journey from having it all to almost losing it all. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's new Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide, audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara has Bachelor degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:41:50 | |
September 19, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 73 Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown In this episode, Cara welcomes Christine Brown, a mom to twin boys and the founder of Bella Luna Family, a parent consulting company that specializes in some of the most challenging aspects of parenting, including child sleep, child behavior and potty training. Listen in as Cara and Christine dig deep into the world of potty training. Not sure if you're little one is ready for potty training? Get your free Potty Training Checklist now! Need a little more help? Mention Cara and the Transforming Podcast when you Book a Potty Training Consultation with Christine and don't forget to check out her Transform Your Baby's Sleep Program! You can also follow Christine and Bella Luna Family on Instagram. 🚨Want a safe container to learn alongside other mamas? LAST CHANCE to enroll in Cara's Transforming the Toddler Years Course ! We start tomorrow, Wednesday, September 20th!* Are you ready to master your mindset and harness the power of perspective as you apply my Collaborative Parenting Methodology? You'll graduate from the 6-week program with a personalized parenting toolkit feeling calm, connected, and confident to handle the ups and downs of parenting a toddler! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara has Bachelor degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| Conscious Parenting Coaching Session: Supporting Toddler's Separation Anxiety | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:25:35 | |
September 14, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 72 Conscious Parenting Coaching Session: Supporting Toddler's Separation Anxiety In this episode, Cara welcomes Jamie Martin, a Covid mom to a now-toddler, in a live one-on-one coaching session about her child's struggle with separation anxiety. Listen in and gain valuable insights about supporting toddlers with this challenge. 🥳Did you hear? The doors to Cara's Transforming the Toddler Years Course are OPEN! Are you ready to master your mindset and harness the power of perspective as you apply science-based strategies that work for who you are, who your toddler is, and your unique home environment? You'll graduate the 6-week program with a personalized parenting toolkit feeling calm, connected, and confident to handle the ups and downs of parenting a toddler! Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide, audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Time Out vs. Time In? What's the Difference and How Gentle Parents Use Them | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:16:28 | |
September 12, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 71 Time Out vs. Time In? What's the Difference and How Gentle Parents Use Them In this episode, Cara discusses the difference between time outs, time ins and cozy corners. She shares insights on how long time aways should be and how many warnings we should give. When we follow through on our warnings, it helps our little ones trust we mean what we say. 🥳Did you hear? The doors to Cara's Transforming the Toddler Years Course are OPEN! Are you ready to master your mindset and harness the power of perspective as you apply science-based strategies that work for who you are, who your toddler is, and your unique home environment? You'll graduate the 6-week program with a personalized parenting toolkit feeling calm, connected, and confident to handle the ups and downs of parenting a toddler! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| How a Mom of Three Prioritizes Exercise and Nutrition with Natalie Schwartz | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:34:01 | |
September 7, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 70 How a Mom of Three Prioritizes Exercise and Nutrition with Natalie Schwartz In this episode, Cara welcomes Natalie Schwartz, a Pandemic with three kids who empowers other mamas as a health coach and postpartum fitness instructor. Natalie is a certified holistic health coach and with credentials in pre and postnatal fitness. She's passionate about helping moms prioritize themselves and create healthy sustainable habits that stick! Follow Natalie on Instagram and check out her mama fitness membership here. 🥳Did you hear? The doors to Cara's Transforming the Toddler Years Course are OPEN! Are you ready to master your mindset and harness the power of perspective as you apply science-based strategies that work for who you are, who your toddler is, and your unique home environment? You'll graduate the 6-week program with a personalized parenting toolkit feeling calm, connected, and confident to handle the ups and downs of parenting a toddler! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Looking for the Magic Wand for Better Behavior? Here It Is! | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:13:27 | |
September 5, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 69 Looking for the Magic Wand for Better Behavior? Here It Is! In this episode, Cara shares some magic for setting your kids up for success (ie - good behavior) instead of struggle! She explores the idea of forecasting and how when your kids have more information they're about to make better choices when the moment comes to comply or dig in their heels. During times of big transition, like our back-to-school & daycare season, forecasting is a tool you'll want to use every morning and night! Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Empowering Neurodivergent Kids with Social Emotional Skills with Steph West | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:47:24 | |
August 31, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 68 Empowering Neurodivergent Kids with Social Emotional Skills with Steph West In this episode, Cara welcomes Steph West, a social coach who helps neurodivergent kids and teens go from socially challenged to socially competent, confident, and connected! Steph has a bachelor's degree in psychology and master’s degrees in special education and education administration and has been supporting neurodivergent students in the school system and in her business, The Starfish Social Club, for almost 20 years. Steph is proof that people with ADHD can be high achievers! In addition to her work, she's also an Ironman triathlete, currently learning 3 languages, and working on getting her private pilot's license! Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's new Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide, audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Home vs School Behaviors: Why the Difference? | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:14:14 | |
August 29, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 67 Home vs School Behaviors: Why the Difference? In this episode, Cara takes you inside your child's brain and body as they start something new. Big transitions take BIG energy. Learn why they are out of resources when they come home to you at the end of a long daycare, preschool, or Kindergarten day. Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Is your Toddler a Late Talker? Tips on Recovering Speech Delays with SLP Kristi Schlessinger | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:35:35 | |
August 24, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 66 Is your Toddler a Late Talker? Tips on Recovering Speech Delays with SLP Kristi Schlessinger In this episode, Cara welcomes Kristie Schlessinger, a licensed speech-language pathologist certified by the American Speech Hearing Association. She specializes in working with young children, particularly in the areas of early language and feeding development. After over 12 years in private practice, schools, and the world of early intervention, she now works primarily as a parent coach to help parents get their toddlers talking and improve their communication skills. Is your little one late to talk or struggling to make certain speech sounds? Learn a few ways you can help just by talking to them every day at home! And use promo code CARA to take 20% off Kristi's speech recovery course: Thriving Toddlers Communicating!
Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide, audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Raising Good Humans Who Take Responsibility for their Actions | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:13:01 | |
August 22, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 65 Raising Good Humans Who Take Responsibility for their Actions In this episode, Cara talks about how to raise kids who take responsibility for their actions and are willing to tell you the truth, even if it's hard. She explores how the toddler years are when we set this foundation by anchoring our parent/child relationship. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide, audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| How to Raise Kids with a Positive Self-Image | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:12:08 | |
Raising kids with a positive self image can feel daunting. In this episode, I remind you that how we talk to kids become their self talk. I emphasize that beauty lies within the way we feel inside ourselves and when kids feel confident they feel capable to do hard things. Like what you heard? Please scroll down and rate and review the show. Leave a comment or ask a question, so we can continue to transform the toddler years together! July 30, 2024 Episode 163 How to Raise Kids with a Positive Self-Image About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| Raising Body-Positive Kids with Rennie Dyball | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:34:30 | |
August 17, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 64 Raising Body-Positive Kids with Rennie Dyball In this episode, Cara welcomes Rennie Dyball, a former editor at People.com, and an award-winning author with 15 books and counting. She has a special place in her heart for picture books as a way to connect with the youngest book lovers—as well as the adults reading aloud. Rennie is also a former diet and wellness culture devotee who is now dedicated to promoting body acceptance in her writing and beyond. Her book, B is for Bellies: A Celebration of Every Body, empowers parents and their littles to nurture a positive body image from their youngest years. Grab your copy today to add to your home library. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide, audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| How to Get Out the Door On Time! Explore the Power of Routines | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:10:46 | |
August 15, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 63 How to Get Out the Door On Time! Explore the Power of Routines In this episode, Cara talks about the power of routines and how they support our goals by empowering your kids to be a participant in the plan. Getting out the door on time is hard, especially when you're starting a new transition with time restrictions, like school. Set yourself and your kids up for success! Enroll today: The Pandemic Mom's School Readiness Mini-Course (DM Cara on Instagram for a 50% off promo code!) About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Are Your Kids Afraid of the Dentist? Dr. Fatina, Pediatric Dentist Shares Strategies to Ease Their Anxiety | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:33:51 | |
August 10, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 62 Are Your Kids Afraid of the Dentist? Dr. Fatina, Pediatric Dentist Shares Strategies to Ease Their Anxiety In this episode, Cara welcomes Dr. Fatina, a board-certified pediatric dentist, Pandemic mom, and children's author. Dr. Fatina puts her patient's mental health first while empowering you to get your kids the best health care and keep them safe. She's based in NYC and proud to also offer lip/tongue tie expertise to her patients as well! Follow her on instagram and get a copy of her book, A Book About Teeth today! If you live in New York City and become a new patient, mention you heard her on the podcast and she'll give your kiddo a FREE battery-operated toothbrush! Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| How to Navigate School Drop Off With More Smiles and Less Tears | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:10:54 | |
August 8, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 61 How to Navigate School Drop Off With More Smiles and Less Tears In this episode, Cara addresses one of our Pandemic kid's biggest struggles: social and separation anxiety. This episode continues our back-to-school mini series as kids begin a full-time daycare, preschool, or Kindergarten programs. Learning how to say goodbye without tears is a big transition. Help set your kids (and yourself) up for smoother mornings! Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide, audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| 6 Core Family Values for Raising Authentic Kids with Mell and Joe Hashey | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:38:34 | |
August 3, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 60 6 Core Family Values for Raising Authentic Kids with Mell and Joe Hashey In this episode, Cara welcomes her first married couple to the show! Mell and Joe Hashey share their story of putting family first and it inspired one of the most inspirational and educational shows to date! They kick off our Back-to-School Mini Series with a reminder that every family designs their own core family values. Joe is a teacher turned entrepreneur in the fitness industry who realized he was spending more time on his work than his family life. Mell is a social worker turned stay-at-home mom. In 2020, they decided to move 2000 miles from home to a place better aligned with their family values in order to refocus on the most important organization in their lives: family! Raising great human beings is so important to them that they created a Strong Family Mission and turned it into a methodology to serve other intentional parents! Start your core family values journey today! Looking for your conscious parenting crew? Join us in our free private FB group -- Conscious Parenting Support for Toddler Moms! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| How Conscious Parents Set and Hold Boundaries with Love | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:08:39 | |
August 1, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 59 How Conscious Parents Set and Hold Boundaries with Love In this episode, Cara debunks the idea that when you 'draw the line' you're automatically in for a major power struggle. Learn how to set boundaries and hold them with confidence and love as you teach your child skills they need to navigate the real world. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide, audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Struggling with Picky Eaters? How to Make Mealtime Fun with Robin Oloyede | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:27:57 | |
July 27, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 58 Struggling with Picky Eaters? How to Make Mealtime Fun with Robin Oloyede What does YOUR child want to be when they grow up? In this episode, Cara welcomes Robin Oloyede a mom determined to break down barriers after her son expressed his wish to become an astronaut but she found no representation of him on store shelves. Robin founded Colorfull Plates - an award-winning children’s tableware and lifestyle company focused on affirming children’s dreams and colorful imaginations with premium tableware featuring diverse characters thriving in an array of professions to create a metamorphic experience with every use. Order yours today and let meal time grow their bodies AND imagination! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| The Power of Apologizing to Repair Relationships | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:12:17 | |
July 25, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 57 The Power of Apologizing to Repair Relationships In this episode, Cara explains how apologizing to kids supports the parent/child relationship, empowers them to take ownership of their choices, and models true self-confidence. 🎓 Enroll today: The Pandemic Mom's School Readiness Mini-Course (DM Cara on Instagram for a 50% off promo code!) 👋🏽Join us in our free private FB group -- Conscious Parenting Support for Toddler Moms! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Raising Kids Who Cooperate with Marte Meo Therapist Lauren Keegan | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:31:12 | |
July 20, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 56 Raising Kids Who Cooperate with Marte Meo Therapist Lauren Keegan In this episode, Cara welcomes Dr. Lauren Keegan, a perinatal and early years psychologist who practices the Marte Meo method in her role as a therapist. She supports new and expectant mother's mental health as well as the mother- infant/ todder relationship. We talk cooperation, choice-making, and listening from the perspective of your child that leads to the results you're looking for! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| How Conscious Parents View Their Toddler's Challenging Behaviors | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:11:48 | |
July 18, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 55 How Conscious Parents View Their Toddler's Challenging Behaviors In this episode, Cara unpacks your child's behavior, breaking down their triggers, thought processes, choices, and then -- yours, to help you shift your perspective and strategy choices. It's like taking a trip inside your child's beautiful mind and seeing the challenges of growing up through their eyes. 🎓 Enroll today: The Pandemic Mom's School Readiness Mini-Course (DM Cara on Instagram for a 50% off promo code!) Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide, audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Why Isn't My Child Meeting Milestones? How to See Progress over Perfection | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:15:45 | |
Worried your child isn't hitting milestones? Want to know if your child really is on track? Join me as I discuss many factors beyond physical age that contribute to hitting milestones. I emphasize that progress is key and each child will progress at their own pace, on their own journey. I also recommend when it is time to seek a specialist. Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and in survival mode? Determined to be calm and connected to help your child thrive? Book your complimentary connection call to see how we can transform the toddler years together with my 1:1 coaching. July 25, 2024 Episode 162 Why Isn't My Child Meeting Milestones? How to See Progress over Perfection About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| Trying to Concieve? Pherdal Let's You Take Control of your Fertility with Dr. Jenn Hintzsche | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:31:14 | |
July 13, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years - Episode 54 Trying to Concieve? Pherdal Let's You Take Control of your Fertility with Dr. Jenn Hintzsche In this episode, Cara welcomes Dr. Jenn Hintzche, a mom who refused to take the word "infertile" as her diagnosis and created a solution! Dr. Jenn was diagnosed with unexplained infertility in 2017 and was told expensive fertility options were their only chance at conceiving. After 16 months of infertility, Hintzsche and her husband Ryan conceived their daughter in two months with their patented medical device, The PherDal Kit. Pronounced 'fertile', PherDal bridges the gap between traditional conception and more invasive, expensive fertility treatments offered today only in fertility clinics. Dr. Jenn is on a mission to provide hope for millions struggling to get pregnant by leading her team of medical, legal, and health tech experts to bring the first and only sterile FDA-cleared over-the-counter assisted reproduction kit to the market. 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| The #1 Way to Strengthen Your Parent Child Relationship | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:10:02 | |
July 11, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 53 The #1 Way to Strengthen Your Parent Child Relationship In this episode, Cara explores the difference between entertaining and engaging our kids and how the way we interact helps our kids grow into people who feel empowered, instead of enabled, leading to strong self and world-ready skills. 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! 👋🏽Join us in our free private FB group -- Conscious Parenting Support for Toddler Moms! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| How to Talk to Your Kids About Death, Grief and Loss with Jessica Porte | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:35:43 | |
July 6, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 52 How to Talk to Your Kids About Death, Grief and Loss with Jessica Porte In this episode, Cara welcomes Jessica Porté, a mom, wife, and the Founder and CEO of Wayfinder Family Co., a coaching and consulting agency supporting families and the organizations that support them navigate grief, loss, and change. She has over 12 years of experience in nonprofits working with family systems facing challenges related to grief, addiction, and other forms of loss. Jessica shares her personal story of loss related traumas and how she's learned how to speak to kids intentionally to support them to truly process their feelings. Jessica has experience in program development, management, group facilitation, professional training, bereavement camp leadership and development, and community and school programming. She is a member of the National Alliance for Children Grieving, International Coaching Federation, and a volunteer for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide, audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Celebrate with Cara! The Podcast is 6 Months Old! | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:08:59 | |
July 4, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 51 Celebrate with Cara! The Podcast is 6 Months Old! This episode celebrates YOU as the podcast turns 6 months old and you continue the big work of raising world and school-ready kids! Cara revisits the 5 Skills for Success in School and Life mini-series she launched the show with by turning it into a brand new MINI-Course! MINI in time and money commitment - MIGHTY in impact! Fall will be here before we know it! Help your kids be school ready by applying the strategies you learn this summer. Enroll today: The Pandemic Mom's School Readiness Mini-Course About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Toddlers and Technology - New Findings and Long Term Outcomes with Nicole Rawson | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:46:49 | |
June 29, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 50 Toddlers and Technology - New Findings and Long Term Outcomes with Nicole Rawson In this episode, Cara welcomes Nicole Rawson, a digital wellness expert. She is the founder of Screen Time Clinic®, the largest international network of certified digital wellness educators helping schools, corporations, and sports teams make smart choices about time online to flourish in the real world. Although her children are young adults now, they still struggle with digital addictions from excessive time as youngsters in front of screens not from the pandemic, but from the explosion of edTech and novelty of iPads and iPhones that were thought to have amazing benefits not knowing the impact on brain development and addictive properties. Nicole's mission is to help new moms flourish in the digital age without regrets, eyes wide open, no judgment approach to knowing better-- and doing better! Are you ready to take control of your child's screen time? Take 50% off the Screen Smart Families Course with promo code "COREPARENTING" She is also the author of a children’s book, Screen Smart Sam. Grab a copy of the book today and help your children grow up screen smart! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! 🎓 Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 👋🏽Join us in our free private FB group -- Conscious Parenting Support for Toddler Moms! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| 3 Types of Toddler Regressions and How to Approach Them | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:07:04 | |
June 27, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 49 3 Types of Toddler Regressions and How to Approach Them In this episode, Cara tackles how hard it is to watch your child (seemingly) not know how to do something they had previously mastered. Great news! They still know how and the regression is only temporary. Learn why and how to support your child during a major learning leap. 👋🏽Join us in our free private FB group -- Conscious Parenting Support for Toddler Moms! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara has Bachelor degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.comto begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| How to Self-Regulate Big Emotions While Co-Parenting with Erica Bennett | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:44:36 | |
June 22, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 48 How to Self-Regulate Big Emotions While Co-Parenting with Erica Bennett In this episode, Cara welcomes Erica Bennett, mom to an amazing 11-year-old son and creator of The Crazy Ex-Wives Podcast. She shares her journey through divorce, then navigating the many stages of co-parenting to reach the place she is today. Erica is also an empowerment coach and a woman obsessed with helping you rewire the fear that is holding you back. She specializes in the space where the woo and the work collide which makes this a powerful episode for parents who strive to co-parent from a place of mindfulness and intention. Check out her out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrazyexwivesclub/! Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's new Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide, audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara has Bachelor degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.comto begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| Stop Asking "Why Did You Do That" Say This Instead! | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:08:47 | |
June 20, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 47 Stop Asking "Why Did You Do That". Say This Instead! In this episode, Cara explains how it's natural to want to help your child understand WHY their behavior was inappropriate, but that simply asking them to identify why they chose to act out doesn't work. Listen and walk away with new strategies and intentional language to help your child process their decisions, and the consequences, so they truly learn from their mistakes. 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! 🎓 Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 👋🏽Join us in our free private FB group -- Conscious Parenting Support for Toddler Moms! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara has Bachelor degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| Gender Neutral Diaper Bags for Moms and Dads with Meng Li | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:29:35 | |
June 15, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Epiosde 46 Gender Neutral Diaper Bags for Moms and Dads with Meng Li Aka: The Conscious Dad's Episode (Happy Father's Day!) In this episode, Cara welcomes Meng Li, mama to two young kids and the founder of Huhu, makers of a gender-neutral and functional diaper backpack for all parents. This inclusive conversation touches on how to honor and respect your partner from the newborn days, ways that both parents can access self-care, and intentional language for asking for help without implying role assignments. In short, this episode helps you truly partner with your partner to tackle raising kids as a team. Connect with Meng on Instagram and explore the Huhu Backpack HERE! Use code CORE4 to get 20% off your order! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! 🎓 Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 👋🏽Join us in our free private FB group -- Conscious Parenting Support for Toddler Moms! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara has Bachelor degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.comto begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| Mom Goals: Witnessing My Parenting Accomplishments | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:13:21 | |
🥳It's my birthday week and I share how I received the best birthday gift ever about my daughter's journey to graduation from high school! I saw my personalized parenting mission come to life as Caroline stood before her teachers, peers, and parents to explain why she believes she's ready to start her adult life and how she plans to live it. 🥰Love the show and want to support it? 🎂 Fulfill my birthday wish with a 1-time gift HERE.🎁 Thank you for your support, but more importantly, thank you for being a conscious, collaborative mom raising astounding humans! Want a thank you note? (I'm awesome at writing them!) DM me on Instagram "I supported your show" and I'll send you some love! Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download my Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide, audio files included!
June 13, 2023 Episode 45 Mom Goals: Witnessing My Parenting Accomplishments About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| My Toddler Doesn't Go to Daycare and I'm a Home Based Entrepreneur | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:14:50 | |
Are you a home based entrepreneur or working from home with toddlers not in daycare and struggling? It's challenging to juggle a business and family responsibilities. In this episode I offer strategies on how to be successful, give yourself permission to focus on your business, and to separate business and family. Like what you heard? Please scroll down and rate and review the show. Leave a comment or ask a question, so we can continue to transform the toddler years together! July 23, 2024 Episode 161 My Toddler Doesn't Go to Daycare and I'm a Home Based Entrepreneur About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| Healthy Mindset Work for Kids with Melanie Daly | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:30:31 | |
June 8, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 44 Healthy Mindset Work for Kids with Melanie Daly Melanie Daly is a personal trainer, brain-body expert, mindfulness teacher, mindset coach and mama. She helps women find greater joy in their minds, their bodies, for pain relief, losing weight, healing stress and to ditch hustle mode. For mothers specifically, she helps them love life with little ones by learning to access a powerful and enjoyable state of mind and body. All of her teachings come from her own personal experiences of getting caught in the rat race, losing her sanity, health and self, and *CHOOSING* to come back to a place of inner peace and joy, for herself and her family. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide, audio files included! 👋🏽Join us in our free private FB group -- Conscious Parenting Support for Toddler Moms! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Teaching Your Kids to Share | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:09:57 | |
June 6, 023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 43 Teaching Your Kids to Share In this episode, Cara explains what sharing really means and how it can actually be fear-inducing for your kids. See turn-taking through the eyes of your child and explore the mental steps they need to practice feeling safe enough to share without struggle. 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Parents Managing Toddler Meltdowns! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Calming Anxious Kids with Dr. Seema Desai | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:35:50 | |
June 1, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 42 Calming Anxious Kids with Dr. Seema Desai Dr. Seema Desai is a proud wife, mom of two young children and former dentist turned Certified Professional Coach. She's also the author of newly-released children's book, "Connected: Discovering Your Inner Guides." In this episode, she shares how she used her intuitive nature to support kids with anxiety when they came to her dental practice. Along with yoga and traveling, connected parenting is a passion for Seema. It is because of her experiences with postpartum depression with her first child that led her to a deep dive into what it is to be a parent and what makes us happy. She believes that helping a parent and child connect to their inner wisdom is a powerful way to create the next generation of peace-leaders and solution-seekers. She is firmly committed to being a part of a kindness revolution, where we raise children in a way that heals and inspires resilience and greatness. Connect with Dr. Seema on Instagram! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! 🎓 Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 👋🏽Join us in our free private FB group -- Conscious Parenting Support for Toddler Moms! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| How Do I Get My Toddler to Stop Swearing? | 30 May 2023 | 00:09:55 | |
Has your toddler dropped some bombs recently? The language we use is powerful and it shapes our little one's early dictionary long before they are able to talk. What they hear is what they'll say! When you understand how their brilliant, growing brains are processing what you're saying, even if you're not talking directly to them, you'll begin to think before you speak and craft your sentences intentionally. 🎓 Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 📋 Share your parenting journey for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with me! Love this episode? Share it on your socials and tag us @core4parenting so we can thank you for helping new conscious parents find the show! May 30, 2023 Episode 41 How Do I Get My Toddler to Stop Swearing?
About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| Empowering Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Megan Moran (Calling All Mompreneurs!) | 25 May 2023 | 00:34:52 | |
May 25, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 40 Empowering Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Megan Moran (Calling All Mompreneurs!) In this episode, Cara welcomes Megan Moran is not only a mom to two beautiful toddlers (Jack + Sophia,) a wife to the most supportive husband + business partner ever, Collin, but also the owner of Mompreneur Co. As a top ranking Host of the Mompreneur Guide Podcast, Platform Creator, Podcast Studio Owner + Author, she's on a mission to give mompreneurs the space they need to live the present + productive lifestyle they crave. Because as a third generation mompreneur- she's proof that it’s possible. 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Help! My Kids Just Don't Listen! | 23 May 2023 | 00:11:05 | |
May 23, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 39 Help! My Kids Just Don't Listen! In this episode, Cara explains why it seems like your kids aren't listening to you! That there is a difference between hearing and listening. She describes the process your little one's brain experiences as they receive auditory input and how the result directly affects their behavior. Explore the science of listening so that you can empathize with your littles, choose your words intentionally and give them more time to process, then respond! 🎓 Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 📋 Share your parenting journey for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! Love this episode? Share it on your socials and tag us @core4parenting so we can thank you for helping new conscious parents find the show! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| 5 Ways to Control the Chaos with Jenna Hermans | 18 May 2023 | 00:36:53 | |
May 18, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 38 5 Ways to Control the Chaos with Jenna Hermans In this episode, Cara welcomes Jenna Hermans, a mom of four who shares her chaos story of moving homes, adding another child to the family, starting a business with her husband, and living through a massive mental breakdown, then flipping the script on her life and her parenting style. She shares her 5-Pillar Strategy to calm to chaos of a busy household and parent with intentionality so you can show up as your best self even during the most challenging moments. Jenna is also the master of motherhood analogies so be ready to walk away with little wisdom filled visuals! Get a copy of her book here: Chaos to Calm: 5 Ways Busy Parents Can Break Free from Overwhelm 📋 Share your parenting journey for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| The Power of Gifting Experiences for the Whole Family | 16 May 2023 | 00:07:54 | |
May 16, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 37 The Power of Gifting Experiences for the Whole Family In this episode, Cara shares why she often chooses to give experiences instead of gifts to the special people in her life. She explores the long-lasting benefits of experiential gifting and how to use those memories to anchor your relationship with your little one even more into the Core4Connectors! 🎓 Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 📋 Share your parenting journey for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Prioritizing Your Health After Motherhood with Michelle Richeman | 11 May 2023 | 00:32:20 | |
May 11, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 36 Prioritizing Your Health After Motherhood with Michelle Richeman In this episode, Cara welcomes Michele Riechman, a busy mom of 4 kids and a military wife shares health-hacks with us that take 10 minutes or less. She is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and health coach with her doctorate in physical therapy. She helps women who have put themself on the back burner finally get in shape, fit back into their clothes, & optimize their metabolism without dieting. Use Coupon Code CORE4 for 20% off any 3 month personal training program and tell her Cara sent you! 📋 Share your parenting journey for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Celebrating Big and Little Parenting Wins | 09 May 2023 | 00:09:39 | |
May 9, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 35 Celebrating Big and Little Parenting Wins In this episode, Cara shares a very personal story celebrating her daughter's evolution from a shy, home-loving, 'velcro' child to an adult who chooses independence, travel, and confident social interaction and how to peek back to find moments to celebrate yourself as you support YOUR kids towards their unique personal development success. 🎓 Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 📋 Share your parenting journey for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| How to Support Kids with Delays and Disabilities with Kelley Coleman | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:34:57 | |
Has your child been diagnosed with a delay or disability? Do you have that gut feeling something might be off? Kelley Coleman, author of Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports joins me to discuss how to support kids with delays and disabilities. We discuss the need to advocate for your child, the need to look at where your child is and work from there and maximize their own individual development. Kelley Coleman is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about Kelley and the work she does at https://www.kelleycoleman.com/ Does your toddler struggle with transitions? Wish there was a way to support your little one’s emotional regulation? Grab my free guide 4 Tips for Tantrum-Free Toddler Transitions! July 18, 2024 Episode 160 How to Support Kids with Delays and Disabilities with Kelley Coleman About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! | |||
| How Your Child Learns Best with Kristina Heagh- Avritt | 04 May 2023 | 00:29:22 | |
May 4, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 34 How Your Child Learns Best with Kristina Heagh- Avritt In this episode, Cara welcomes Kristina Heagh-Avritt, co-founder of Vibrant Family Education. Kristina utilizes 27 years of professional public classroom teaching, a love of technology, and a passion for helping her students achieve their highest potential. Her mission is to help families with any and all of their education needs by bringing a much-needed unique perspective into reimagining the education system with her online, Education at Home program. Schedule a Free 30-minute parent/teacher conference with Kristina. and 📋 Share your parenting journey for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| Raising Independent Kids by Parenting with Love and Logic | 02 May 2023 | 00:11:43 | |
May 2, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 33 Raising Independent Kids by Parenting with Love and Logic In this episode, Cara dives into the social psychology of raising a truly independent child who knows their true identity and creating opportunities to grow into their best self. She talks about preventing codependency and the different ages your little one can tackle new skills. 🎓 Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 📋 Share your parenting journey for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||
| How Respectful Parents Learn to Listen with Deb Porter | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:28:21 | |
April 27, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 32 How Respectful Parents Learn to Listen with Deb Porter In this episode, Cara welcomes Deb Porter, a mom on a mission to "Mr Rogers" the world through teaching & practicing confidential, compassionate listening. To that end, she created HOLD Hearing Out Life Drama. HOLD is a confidential listening service that is outside the common circle of family, friends, or coworkers and different from therapy or life coaching. She makes sure that her team of listeners lightens your load by quite simply--really listening. Be sure to follow her on Instagram as well @hearingoutlifedrama. 📋 Share your parenting journey for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Parents Managing Toddler Meltdowns! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™), a birth-to-five, soul and science-based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop-off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach. Cara has embraced her role as a thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world. Cara holds degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit https://www.caratyrrell.com to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey. | |||