Wondering what the signs are that your child may potentially struggle with dyslexia? You HAVE to listen to our interview with Robin Zikmund, a mom-advocate from the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). It's estimated that about 20% of kids struggle with dyslexia; that's one out of five! AND - it's hereditary, so if someone in your child's family struggled with dyslexia, that could mean your child is more likely to struggle too. There's a spectrum for dyslexia too so there's a huge...

The episode we've been dying to bring you - Potty Training, or as expert Kim West says Potty Coaching. Listen to the end for a fantastic parenting hack you MUST have when you're out and about with your little one in public restrooms. All the things you've been dying to know about - when is my child ready? How long should it take? What age should I start? Along with some of the common challenges we face when we are working with our little ones. Kim, aka "The Sleep Lady(R)", is a Jool Baby...

A new survey called "Couples, Money & Retirement" surveyed 1,510 American couples and found that while they trust each other to make decisions, they also face several issues when it comes to planning for retirement. Join us for this mini-episode interview with Marcy Keckler, Vice President of Financial Advice Strategy at Ameriprise Financial about the survey's findings and what couples can do to better communicate about these very important financial issues. About Marcy Keckler: Marcy...

Did you know crafting is actually teaching your brain engineering principles? You are designing, measuring, coordinating and putting things together. It's helping your brain! Listen to our short episode with Leticia Barr, founder of savvytechmama.com as well as STEM teacher and parenting expert. If you'd like to see the examples she's talking about, find this broadcast on our YouTube channel here.  Leticia is an award-winning technology, education, and parenting blogger who founded...

The workforce market is evolving, and this year we'll see more employers begin to move away from the emphasis on four-year degree requirements to greater recognition of valuable skills. However, there are sizeable skill and opportunity gaps for workers illustrated in the results of the University of Phoenix's recent Career Optimism Index® study. The Index showed that while more than half of Americans are seeking their next career move, 70% would prefer to stay in their company if they were...

What if you could leverage a parenting expert anytime, any day and that expert would remember everything you've talked about to help you build your knowledge and process your thoughts? Well, now you can with the app called Era from Parent Lab. Our guest today is Josh Iwata, the CEO of Parent Lab who tells us how this app can help parents not just with expert advice but also with help journaling and processing your thoughts.  Parent Lab, the industry leader in holistic parenting, announces...

Did you know that when you engage in play with your child that not only is it helping your child's brain, but it's also helping YOUR brain?  In this very special episode you will learn how important it is to play with your child, not just because it's good for your child's development but also because it will help you as well.  Our guest today is Dr Jacqueline Harding. She is recognised as an international child development and education expert and author of The Brain that Loves to Play....

What is the biggest mistake parents make when they're trying to help teach their child to talk? And what are the 3 best ways to help your child talk? Find out today when we talk to Jessie Kensey. Jessie is a pediatric speech language pathologist and toddler mom. She owns a private practice called Simply Speech Therapy in Southern California and provides parent coaching to families of late talkers. Prior to becoming a speech therapist, she was a high school English teacher. Her mission...

Dr. Steve from The Joint Chiropractic will discuss the transformative power of conscious breathing. He'll explain how simple, yet effective breathing techniques can significantly enhance both physical and mental well-being. He'll also talk about how these techniques tie into chiropractic care for a holistic approach to wellness in the new year. Steven Knauf, D.C. is Vice President of Chiropractic and Compliance at The Joint Chiropractic. Dr. Knauf began working at The Joint in 2011. After...

Pickleball, stuffies and so much more! Check out these amazing ideas for your holiday gift-giving that you can find at your local shops! Shop local and support small busines this holiday season. If you or someone you knows runs an online shopping site, check out the amazing products that Faire.com can provide too! Lifestyle expert Meaghan B Murphy is an author, on-air personality, lifestyle and health expert, a home-hack master and certified trainer. In her best-selling book, Your Fully...

What is NEXT for you? Do you have a dream to do something you've never done before? Something on your heart you just cannot shake? Listen to this episode with Stephanie Nelson, the author of the book Imagine More Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential. She helps inspire moms like you to find those new projects, careers or passions you are interested in.  Stephanie Nelson is the founder of the Coupon Mom website, which started in 2001 when she had two young children and grew to have 8...

What if you could make history so interesting your kids would beg to hear more about it? That's what Bill Stevenson has done with his book series called "Ricky's Dream Trip" where his grandson and his "PopPop" go on adventures across time and space including to Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt, Colonial America and even Outer Space. The illustrations are simple and Bill has sprinkled in fun facts along the way to keep it interesting and educational. Great books for...

Charter Schools - What are they? Where are they? Why would you want to consider one for your child's education?  Join us for this very helpful episode that can help you find a charter school for your child, and if not, how to possibly get one started. Also, find out the difference between a magnet school and a charter school and what rights you have as a parent in your child's education.  Nina Rees is the President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, the leading...

Do you know what the top 9 allergens are? Do you know the "new kid on the block" on the list? Did you know kids can grow out of allergies? Do you know which ones they tend to grow out of and which ones will probably stay with them for life? Elizabeth Pecoraro joins the TYT show to discuss living with allergens, what people should know about how to live with them and how to cook without them. Her new cookbook is called The Allergy-Friendly Cookbook, available now and features 60 delicious...

Marijo Tinlin, host and creator of the Teaching Your Toddler Podcast talks about natural ways you can use essential oils and other holistic solutions for common health challenges for both you and your child. As mentioned in the show, please send me a note at [email protected] for a free dilution guide for using essential oils on your child. Or contact me on our social media - @teachingyourtoddler on Facebook and Instagram If you're ready to get started with oil, here's a way...

Do you have trouble connecting with people - maybe because of the pandemic or maybe because you've moved and are in a new place? We're in what's called a "Friendship Recession" and our very special return guest Florence Ann Romano is going to tell you about the 6 archetypes of friend types and how to find those people in your life. She gives great ideas on how to reach out to people to connect and what she did in her own neighborhood when she moved in.  Florence Ann Romano...

Dr. Jenna Timboe, a pediatrician and a mom to a child with food allergies, will discuss: The signs of cow milk allergies, like rashes, reflux and vomiting What to do if you suspect your infant is allergic to cow’s milk How switching to a hypoallergenic formula can help provide babies with relief from the unpleasant symptoms of this allergy As the country continues to face the impacts of the baby formula shortage, Dr. Timboe will share what formula options are available to caregivers of...

Plan your next family adventure with these cruise tips and options from experienced travel expert Eileen Ogintz. She's the creator of takingthekids.com as well as the author of 12-part book series about traveling with kids. She anwers these questions:  ·         Which cruising trends are you most excited about this year? ·         What is Wave Season and how can it add value to our cruise experience?  ·         What itineraries and on-board activities can we look forward to?  ...

Kristen Ramirez is a licensed professional counselor and clinical anxiety treatment professional with 17 years experience in the mental health industry. She is also a mother of two and an army wife. In this episode, she gives us her professional experience as well as her experience with anxiety both through her own life-long struggle and what she observed in her own son.  Find Kristen in these places mentioned in the show: Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/kristenramirezlpc/   ...

Brittany Plumeri is an elementary school teacher, author and mom. She's noticed a change in kids over the past several years showing that kids struggle with being kind and having empathy. Today she's going to talk to us about teaching kindness and more importantly, teaching manners, yes, even to toddlers. She's got a unique way of doing this and I know you're going to love hearing her thoughts and ideas. Welcome Brittany Plumeri to the show.   Her website is...

Do you ever feel like you are going to explode when your child does something that·s frustrating you? Or maybe it has nothing to do with your child, it·s just that you·re tired, or hungry, or feeling unseen or something else? Today we’re going to explore a topic that isn’t discussed much but is a real thing - Mom Rage – that overwhelming feeling of anger and frustration triggered by so many different things. Our guest today is returning to the show and we’re so happy to have her on –...

So your child is acting up or suddenly exhibiting signs of autism or allergies · what if I told you a change in diet and strengthening their gut biome could alleviate or even eliminate these symptoms? That’s what our guest is going to help you learn about in this episode. Talk about the power of one person – several years ago, one mom Zen Honeycutt had an idea for organizing moms all over America to unite against the things she saw happening right before her eyes with her own 3 sons –...

The Teaching Your Toddler podcast welcomes Susie Spikol -- naturalist, writer and educator who helps connect people of all ages to nature. She talks to us about her debut, non-fiction, children's book, THE ANIMAL ADVENTURER·S GUIDE: How to Prowl for an Owl, Make Snail Slime, and Catch a Frog Bare-Handed·50 Activities to Get Wild with Animals. Susie has been sharing her love of nature and animals for over 30 years at the well-known Harris Center for Conservation Education in New Hampshire. ...