In this episode, Cara discusses that the the why behind the action we want our kids to take is key. She emphasizes that our toddlers need to be taught how to connect with other human beings on a deep, emotional level. She also stresses the need for open, positive communication. Struggling through toddlerhood? Schedule a ⁠⁠Complimentary Connection Call⁠⁠ with Cara to see how she can help you turn tantrums into teachable moments! 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 www.caratyrrell.com/bio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/core4parenting/message