April 2, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 129 Tired all the time? How Your Fatigue Makes You Stronger In this episode, Cara reminds us that not only are we managing ourselves -in all the ways- but also another tiny little human. She emphasizes that we are strong, capable and have the core strength to push through the struggles, as we are on our own personal journeys within parenting. Share with me! Share your parenting goals, struggles and topics you'd love to hear about! Know...

March 28, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 128 Leo the Lion Teaches Kids About Entrepreneurship with Children's Author, Annie Franceschi This week Annie Franceschi, former Disney storyteller-turned-branding expert, joins Cara this week to discuss teaching kids about entrepreneurship. She shares her story of landing her dream job, and then realizing it wasn't her dream life. She emphasizes how we can use the concepts of business to foster our kids' creativity and get them...

March 26, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 127 How to Support Toddlers with Social Anxiety Social anxiety in toddlers is at an all time high. This week Cara discusses how to support your child and their social anxiety. She emphasizes being aware of what spaces your child can be successful in and setting reasonable and achievable expectations. She also offers tips for getting your child to express when they are overwhelmed, how to be there with them to support them, and...

March 21, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 126 Heart-Led Family Life as a Spiritual Practice with Ryann Watkin Ryann Watkin joins Cara this week to talk about family life as a spiritual practice. They discuss the essential nature of finding what lights you up as a parent, how you can meet your own needs, and modeling your authentic self for your kids. They emphasize the importance of fully practicing and embodying conscious parenting and facilitating our own healing first....

March 19, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 125 Intentional Language Scripts for How to Talk to Kids Who Can't Talk Back In this episode Cara talks about the importance of communication and shares that only 10% of communication is the words we use. She encourages parents to speak to their kids how they speak to to others, even if they can't talk. Use words you want them to use when they can speak. Do you have a toddler you want to understand better and connect deeper with?...

March 14, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 124 Tired of Messy Playrooms? Caroline Thor Shares How to Teach Toddlers to Pick Up! Caroline Thor joins Cara to talk about why it's never too soon to get your kids involved in tidying! She reinforces when we teach kids to clean up we are teaching them life skills and the value of the family working together as a team to keep the house tidy. Caroline trained as a KonMari® Consultant in 2021 and is also the founder of Clutter Free...

This week Cara discusses the importance of parents modelling what emotional regulation looks like in all different situations during the day and offers a practical technique parents can use. She emphasizes that we cannot expect our kids to practice self reflection or self awareness unless we teach them how. Finally, she shares that encouraging kids to be their best self, even when they aren't in certain moments, can help them navigate their big emotions. Share with me! Share your parenting...

This week Kimberly Gawne, founder of Star Students, joins Cara to talk about the importance of parents being the primary educator of their children. She emphasizes that parents should be empowered to make the best and most appropriate educational decisions for their child, including exploring homeschooling and alternative education options. Interested in learning more about Star Students and their programs? Schedule a free, no-pressure consultation here! Looking for like-minded conscious...

This week Cara shares a story about a time when she helped a little one compromise. She explains the cognitive functions involved in compromising and how much teaching our children to compromise matters. She also discusses how compromising with our children makes them smarter! Enjoyed this episode? Please take a moment to rate and review the show, so we can get our message out to other conscious-minded mamas. Dealing with toddler meltdowns? Want to manage your own triggers better so you...

In this episode, Cara welcomes Chitra Rochlani, wellness coach, speaker and author of “The Warrior Mindset”. They dive into mindset, intuition and meditation and offer simple and practical achievable steps for parents. Win the mind, win the parenting game! Learn more about Chitra at Fit Warrior Life. Want to book Chitra to speak at a workshop? She is graciously offering TTTY listeners 50% Learn about her workshop here! Share with me! Share your parenting goals, struggles and topics you'd...

In this episode, Cara discusses the importance of reading and all it encompasses. She emphasizes reading is a communication tool, it enables us to share what we want to say, demonstrate what we know, and so much more. She stresses that our children gain the most when people they know read to them. Hearing familiar people read to them is how they are going to get the most power from reading. Join the free, private Virtual Village community of like-minded conscious, collaborative...

Cara welcomes Zeba McGibbons, teacher, curriculum creator, and children’s book author. In this episode, they discuss kindergarten readiness, and it's not just about academic readiness like parents think, but rather social-emotional skills, such as independence, self-regulation, and problem-solving. Wondering if your child is ready for kindergarten? Check out Zeba's Kindergarten Cafe for lots of resources and tools on how to support your incoming kindergartener at home! Share with me! Share...

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...

In this episode, Cara welcomes Ginny Hill, CEO of Girl Scouts. They talk about raising empowered girls and the importance of encouraging girls to find their voice. They also emphasize creating an environment where girls feel courageous, confident and develop their character, as building confidence is critical in raising healthy girls. Since 2013, Ginny has served as CEO of the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey, supporting more than 13,000 girl and 10,000 adult members across 9...

In this episode, Cara discusses sharing and how we think our kids "should" interact with each other. She offers that sharing is a result of using a specific skill set including social emotional development and self awareness, amongst others. Cara emphasizes that parents role is to support their kids learn how to successfully interact each other. Enjoying the #TTTYpodcast? Please scroll down and rate, review and share this episode to help spread the word. Tag us on socials @core4parenting...

In this episode Jessica and Cara discuss social, emotional learning for young people. They emphasize the importance of regulating one's own emotions in order to effectively help children manage theirs. The conversation touches on the idea that toddlers and teenagers are essentially the same person, with the same skills applied throughout both age groups. They also stress the importance of repairing relationships with children when parents make mistakes, and the need to allow children to...

In this episode, Cara discusses celebrating our children. In the early days, it means celebrating the things our children love to do. As our children get older, it becomes celebrating who they are and sharing time together. She asks us to consider the important question: Who do I need to be in this moment so that I can celebrate who they are in their current moment? Like what you heard? Please rate and review the show so we can reach other mamas who need to hear it too. Leave a comment and...

Cara welcomes Melissa Peduzzi to discuss how we can beat the mom guilt we all feel. They talk about the importance of mindset and using intentional language when we talk to ourselves with our internal dialogue. Melissa emphasizes processing the emotions we feel so we can then change our thoughts. She also reminds us that we create as much joy as we want from inside of us, that it all starts with what we are telling ourselves. Melissa Peduzzi is a Certified Mindset and Life Coach at Mom Life...

In this episode, Cara discusses using technology as a tool and not a toy. She talks about cultivating meaningful moments with our children, where we share and engage with each other. She shares how technology can isolate us, even when we are in group settings. Join the free, private Virtual Village community of like-minded conscious, collaborative mamas ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. We'll transform the toddler years together! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator,...

This week Cara welcomes Lauren Fonvielle, to discuss how we can use EFT/tapping for emotional regulation and stress relief with our children. Lauren emphasizes the importance of the words we use to express how we're feeling and how we share this with our children. She also shares some tips and techniques if you're new to tapping! Lauren is an Integrative Energy Practitioner, specializing in EFT/ Tapping for stress, anxiety, and trauma. She guides her clients on a journey of self healing to...

In this episode, Cara discusses raising kids who use good judgement. She shares that toddlers and preschoolers don't inherently judge but that the skill to compare and make difficult choices is an important one. She emphasizes that healthy, loving relationships and modeling how to relate and engage with others is what matters the most. Join the free, private Virtual Village community of like-minded conscious, collaborative mamas ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. We'll transform the toddler years together! About...

In this episode, Cara welcomes April Hartman to discuss nurturing a growth mindset in our children so they develop a lifelong love of learning. They talk about the importance of embracing failing forward and continuously trying and how we can help children be their best self at every stage. April also provides tools to help teach our littles how to self soothe when they are in challenging moments. Bonus: parents can use these tools too! April Hartmann is an illustrator, designer, writer and...

In this episode, Cara discusses teaching our kids patience by modeling compassion. She shares that patience is a practice and how we engage with other people is modeling for our children how positive, healthy engagement looks and sounds. She stresses the importance that skills can be learned and expanded on, even if they are not currently easy. Enrollment for the Winter Cohort of the Transforming the Toddler Years Course is officially closed. ⁠Join the waitlist⁠ for the SPRING cohort HERE!...

In this episode, Cara welcomes Callie Cavanaugh, a food coach, trained chef, interaction designer, speaker, and author. They discuss using neuroscience to let go of our own belief systems around food and raise conscious children. Callie shares how to spot your own belief systems around your relationship with food, and enrich connection at mealtime to reduce the chances of loneliness in later years. Want more from Callie? Book a free coaching session to help build a new relationship with...

In this episode, Cara discusses the difference between setting a resolution and setting an intention. She describes where intentions come from within us, how they help us be who we want to be and how we want to interact with the world. She encourages parents to set parenting intentions, with their partners if possible. Enrollment for the Winter Cohort of the Transforming the Toddler Years Course is officially closed. Join the waitlist for the next cohort HERE! About Your Host: Cara...