Our lives are filled with busy schedules, to-do-list and challenges that can cause anyone to get frustrated. Sometimes those frustrations will lead to you having a lack of patience with your children. Not having patience happens. Our patience shows our children that we have confidence and faith in them. On this episode I invite a very special guest on our finale episode. Today’s special guest is my mother. Join us for this conversation on patience.

Stay Calm, then respond.  That sounds like an emergency message given on planes or something.  But, it's not.  It's something I've been saying over the years during my parent workshops on child behavior, to teachers, to everyone.  It's something I will remind anyone of when dealing with challenging child behavior.  Finding your state of calm is the first step in guiding your child through any challenging behavior.   How are you finding your calm?  Listen to episode 19 now!

Have you ever thought about signing your child up for a new language class? Today we’re diving into the topic of children learning a new language a young ages. In this episode Monica interviews, Sarah Farzam, the Founder and CEO of Bilingual Birdies, a children’s educational company that shapes young minds and build cultural bridges by teaching young children foreign languages through music and movement. Listen to episode 19 now!

Ep 18  Teachers, parents and children had to abruptly transition to online learning without preparation, warning or a proper transition.  For me, I’m 8 weeks into teaching from home.  It’s had its challenges. There have been some high moments and some low moments.  But, the one thing I’ve realized is that through all of the changes children deserve to know what’s going on and what’s expected of them. Let's talk about the importance of setting expectations for young children that are learnin

Ep 17 Repetition! Repetition! Repetition! Welcome to episode 17 of Crayons and Tantrums. Today we’re talking about repetition and young children, but specifically we’re talking about todays current learning/education structure for children. When we talk about schools, education and what happens next for your children, lets shift the conversation towards what children need now and what can we give them to make them feel safe, comfortable, loved and ready to learn. 

Ep 16 Welcome to Episode 16 of Crayons and Tantrums. I have a message to all of the children learning from home and missing their playgrounds and playdates. Get up and dance dance dance dance dance.!!!! Yes, that’s right. Get up and move your bodies. Jump to the left, jump to the right, twirl around and then sit down. Movement plays an important role in your child’s growth and development. In today’s current climate encouraging movement in children’s daily activities is extremely...

Ep 15  If you’ve ever struggled with getting your baby to sleep through the night or getting your toddler to wind down in the evening, then this episode is for you.  When it comes to understanding Child Sleep Monica J Sutton turns to the specialists.  On this episode of Crayon’s and Tantrums she gets to speak with Child Sleep Specialist Akira Seuradge about all things sleep. You don’t want to miss out on this episode that can possibly answer some of your child sleep questions. Just hit play. 

It’s no secret that we’re living in uncertain and stress producing times. We are all just trying to make it through the day. Now, think about how your child feels? Many of the changes they've experienced happened almost overnight. Their everyday routines have been turned upside down.  And along comes these big emotions that young children don't know how to express or regulate.  Then comes the negative behavior changes.  The ones that we'd rather not deal with.  But they're very real.

Ep 13: Our family routines and everyday schedules have been disrupted. It feels like the family structure has crumbled. So what do you do to get through each day with children running around while you try to work, cook, clean and just survive? Monica called on her good friend Marlene Spence, Creator of Reward’um and Founder of Cornerstone Family Services to give us some much needed tips on routines and schedules. Listen Now! Don't forget to check in every Wednesday for a new episode.

Your children are listening, they're watching and they can feel something is going on.  So, what does COVID-19 mean for young children?  Is it affecting them?  And what should parents be doing?  These are normal questions to ask.  In this episode Monica will discuss news from the CDC and medical experts, as well as share some important tips on things parents with young children can do now.   Don't forget to check in every Wednesday for a new episode. Come hang out with me on Instagram...

In today's episode of Crayons and Tantrums Monica is sharing over 20 ideas that you can use immediately to keep your children entertained and engaged during this quarantine.  Get your pen, paper, notebook, tablet, phone or whatever you use to take notes, because there's lots to share. You will get through this!  Don't forget to check in every Wednesday for a new episode. Come hang out with me on Instagram (@monicajsutton). Chat soon! Have comments or thoughts? Share on Instagram...

Ep 10: One thing we know, which we established in episode 9, is that young children are naturally curious. This natural curiosity helps them to learn about the world. But wait, there’s something else that helps with encourage this curiosity and turn it into skill building and learning. Playing with toys! That’s right Toys have some power. Let’s chat about this. Listen to this episode now! Don't forget to check in every Wednesday for a new episode. Come hang with me on Instagram...

Ep: 9 Play is a Child’s Work + Interview with Child Development Expert Dr. Sandra J. Stone Have you heard? Play is a child’s work and we can not underestimate its importance in the development and growth of young children. During my time at the International Toy Fair I was able to spend some time with play expert and author Dr. Sandra Stone. It was such a pleasure chatting with her. Hear what Dr. Stone had to say about importance of play in the life of a child.

Ep: 8 One of the hardest things to do is to watch a child struggle with something and not stepping in to give them the answer or fix the problem. If you've ever found yourself doing everything for your child and going above beyond to make sure they have no discomfort and are always feeling pleasure, then this episode is for you. Today's episode is called "Sometimes Kids Fail & It’s Okay!"  Monica is sharing why it's actually okay if your child fails or struggles a little before...

EP 7: Monica is answering those questions many parents have about sharing and young children.  Hey everyone!  It's Episode 7 of Crayons and Tantrums.  Today's episode is tackling this question, to share or not to share?  Is your 2 year old sharing?  Is your 3 year old having difficulty sharing? Let's talk about it! Don't forget to check in every Wednesday for a new episode. Come hang out with me on Instagram or Pinterest (monicajsutton). Chat soon! Episode 7 Show Notes:  https://monicajsutton

Hey everyone!  It's Episode 6 of Crayons and Tantrums.  Today's episode is a messy one.  I'm kicking off episode 6 talking about the messiness of childhood.  And messy it is.  From slime, to snack crumbs everywhere to the whining, laughing and non-stop energy of children, it gets messy. Today's episode is called "Childhood is Messy!"  Let's talk about what makes childhood so messy, the impact of the messiness and what you can do when the messiness becomes overwhelming.  Listen Now!

Ep: 5 Hey everyone!  It's Episode 5 of Crayons and Tantrums.  Today's episode is called "I Did It!"  You know when children experience that moment when they figure something out and they are beaming with pride?  They may say "I did it" or "I finished!" or something along those lines.  It's a very special moment, but it doesn't come without encouragement and guidance to push through challenges.  These children are RESILIENT!  Let's talk about resilient children, your resilient children. ...

Hey everyone!  It's Episode 4 of Crayons and Tantrums.  Today's episode is so special.  It's our first guest episode.  I invited a special guest on today's episode to talk her experience dealing with changes in her 3 year olds behavior and how she was able to learn through her child's play.   Today's special guest is my mother!  That's right I'm so excited to introduce you to my mother.  And the 3 year old she's talking about is me.  We're sharing our story with all of you.  So tune in now!

Ep 3: Hey everyone!  It's Episode 3 of Crayons and Tantrums.  It's time to get real today. Have you ever found yourself saying things like; “You should know better”, “Act your age.” “Stop acting like a baby”? I'm guilty! Today we're talking about Expectations for Young Children.  Don't forget to check in every Wednesday for a new episode. Come hang out with me on Instagram so we can hold each other accountable on understanding your child's behavior & development.  Chat soon!

Ep 2: Hey! It's Episode 2, already.  I'm still enjoying the excitement from the launch of the podcast.  Today I wanted to chat about another popular topic. I wanted to touch on reasons as to why children don't listen or appear not to be listening.  Listen to today's episode now!  Hope you're listening.  Enjoy! Stay in touch with Monica by heading over to MonicaJSutton.com and signing up to join the MJS Insiders Community. Chat soon! Show Notes: https://monicajsutton.com/podcast-episode-2/

Ep 1: Welcome to episode 1 of Crayons and Tantrums Podcast. In this episode I answer the question, Are children bad? This is a heavy topic, because it's a word that is thrown around loosely. I feel the word "Bad" is used to describe children in challenging situations way to often. Let's talk about it a little more. Listen to this episode now! Stay in touch with Monica by heading over to MonicaJSutton.com and signing up to receive here emails. Thanks for tuning in! Chat soon!

Welcome to the introduction episode of the Crayons and Tantrums Podcast. In this episode you’ll here why Monica J Sutton started this podcast, what your podcast conversations will be about and exactly when she realized there was more to child behavior than just thinking “kids are supposed to always listen to adults”.