Episode Details

Let’s talk toddlers.

If you’ve ever thought, “What on earth is happening in that tiny human’s brain?”—this episode is for you.

Here’s a taste of what we explored:

• Why “all behavior is communication” might be the most important parenting mantra you’ll ever adopt
• What really happens when you distract your toddler—and how to do it well
• The surprising power dynamic at play in your home (hint: it’s not what you think)
• How setting boundaries doesn’t stifle toddlers; it sets them free
• What it looks like to parent through a lens of development, not discipline
• Why your toddler’s big feelings are not your job to fix
• The secret sauce for turning chaos into connection (and it might just be curiosity)

Devon helped me see toddlerhood not as a survival zone, but a golden window to build trust, independence, and yes – life skills. And if we get it right, this season can be magical.

You’ll leave this episode feeling a little more confident, a little less alone, and with a few new tools to navigate your toddler’s big emotions (and your own).

Resources We Mention for Understanding Toddler Behavior

• Find Devon’s book Transforming Toddlerhood on Amazon or Bookshop.org
• Grab the one-page “cheat sheets” for each podcast episode of the Healthy Parenting Handbook
• Diagnosing the Root Cause of Meltdowns & How to Calm Tantrums with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
• Why Teaching Children to Cook Before Age 5 is Vital for Parenting
• The Top 5 Reasons for Toddler Tantrums
• Teaching Social and Emotional Learning Skills During Mealtimes
• Join the No More Picky Eating Challenge for free!
• Connect with Devon on her website Transforming Toddlerhood or on social: Instagram, Facebook

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