Cara Tyrrell - Podcast Details

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Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Late talker? #1 Tip to Get Them Talking with a Pediatric SLP & Toddler Mom with Jessie KenseyJuly 4, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 156 Late talker? #1 Tip to Get Them Talking with a Pediatric SLP & Toddler Mom In this episode, Jessie Kensey joins Cara to discuss the number one tip to help late talkers! They discuss milestones, modelling language and communication. They also share tips and strategies to help get our littles talking! 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...

2024-07-0425 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids 4 Tips for Finding a High Quality Preschool with Amber JayneJune 6, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 148 4 Tips for Finding a High Quality Preschool with Amber Jayne Amber Jayne joins Cara this week to discuss finding a high quality preschool. They talk about identifying how your child learns is a great starting point in finding the right childcare center. Amber also shares her 4 Senses Rule to have specific things to consider when choosing a preschool. Amber Jayne is an author, podcaster and early childhood expert, with over 30 years of experience. Ms. Amber's mission is to provide...

2024-06-0637 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How to Reframe Your Mindset as a Preemie Parent with Jodi KlaristenfeldMay 2, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 138 How to Reframe Your Mindset as a Preemie Parent with Jodi Klaristenfeld In this episode, Jodi Klaristenfeld joins Cara to share her story of being a mom to a preemie baby and her experience in the NICU. Jodi emphasizes the importance of reframing our mindset as to what it means to be a preemie parent. Cara and Jodi also discuss the importance of parents advocating for themselves and their child throughout their journey in the medical world. Jodi is...

2024-05-0237 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Healing Your Child's Eczema Naturally with Andra McHughApril 11, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 132 Healing Your Child's Eczema Naturally with Andra McHugh This week Andra McHugh from Eczema Kids joins Cara to share her journey of creating a natural remedy for her children's eczema when she couldn't find the help they needed. Andra is a mom of four, the founder of Eczema Kids and host of the Eczema Kids Podcast where they offer natural solutions for childhood eczema. Do you have a toddler you want to understand better and connect deeper...

2024-04-1127 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Prioritizing Your Personal Goals Beyond Motherhood with Kari CravalhoApril 4, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 130 Prioritizing Your Personal Goals Beyond Motherhood with Kari Cravalho This week, Kari Cravalho joins Cara to talk about charting our own course as moms. They discuss the feelings we often have that there is more but also wanting to be present as parents. Kari is a certified, professional coach who helps high achieving women lead more empowered lives, both personally and professionally. Learn more about her 1:1 and group coaching here. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's new ⁠⁠⁠Tips for...

2024-04-0427 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Leo the Lion Teaches Kids About Entrepreneurship with Children's Author, Annie FranceschiMarch 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 "dreaming beyond the lemonade stand". Be sure to check out Annie's new book "Small Biz for Kids" and get your littles dreaming!

2024-03-2830 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Heart-Led Family Life as a Spiritual Practice with Ryann WatkinMarch 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. Ryann is a passionate speaker, happiness expert, mom, wife, educator and host of the p...

2024-03-2141 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Tired of Messy Playrooms? Caroline Thor Shares How to Teach Toddlers to Pick Up!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 Ever After, an online group coaching program. Check o...

2024-03-1435 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids 4 Ways to Encourage Cooperation Without Tears or TantrumsFebruary 20, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 117 4 Ways to Encourage Cooperation Without Tears or Tantrums In this episode, Cara discusses that 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! Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download...

2024-02-2010 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Teaching Toddlers to Share - Do's, Dont's and Why it MattersFebruary 13, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 115 Teaching Toddlers to Share - Do's, Dont's and Why it Matters 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...

2024-02-1311 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How Mindful Parents Celebrate BirthdaysFebruary 6, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 113 How Mindful Parents Celebrate Birthdays 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...

2024-02-0613 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids 3 Tips for Beating Mom Guilt with Melissa PeduzziFebruary 1, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 112 3 Tips for Beating Mom Guilt with Melissa Peduzzi 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...

2024-02-0135 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids EFT for Kids - Learning to CoRegulate Big Feelings with Lauren FonvilleJanuary 25, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 110 EFT for Kids - Learning to CoRegulate Big Feelings with Lauren Fonville 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...

2024-01-2533 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids My #1 Tip to Help Your Kids Develop Good Judgement SkillsJanuary 23,2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 109 My #1 Tip to Help Your Kids Develop Good Judgement Skills 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. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's ⁠⁠Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide,⁠⁠ audio files included! About Your...

2024-01-2310 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Mindset Shifts for Empowered Moms Stepping into the New Year with April HartmanJanuary 18, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 108 Mindset Shifts for Empowered Moms Stepping into the New Year with April Hartman 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...

2024-01-1935 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How to Teach Your Kids Patience by Modeling CompassionJanuary 16, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 107 How to Teach Your Kids Patience by Modeling Compassion 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. Feeling overwhelmed and in survival mode with toddlerhood? Schedule a ⁠⁠Complimentary Connection Call⁠⁠ with Cara to see how she can help you turn...

2024-01-1612 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Ready to Make Better Food Choices? Redefine Your Food Relationships with Callie CavahaughJanuary 11, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 106 Ready to Make Better Food Choices? Redefine Your Food Relationships with Callie Cavahaugh 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 consultation to help build...

2024-01-1133 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids The Hidden Gifts of Single Parenting with Kate ChansonJanuary 4, 2024 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 104 The Hidden Gifts of Single Parenting with Kate Chanson In this episode, Cara and Kate celebrate the one-year anniversary of Cara's podcast, during which they discuss Kate's journey of conscious parenting as a single mom and her transition from pandemic mom to pursuing her passion for music, emphasizing the importance of self-growth and self-confidence in motherhood. Kate Chanson is a full time single mama and professional musician based in Park City Utah. She founded the Conscious Mamas Movement and is now serving mothers through her songwriting. Her first album...

2024-01-0432 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids The Yoga of Mindful Parenting with Sarah EzrinDecember 28, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 102 The Yoga of Mindful Parenting with Sarah Ezrin In this episode, Cara welcomes Sarah Ezrin to discuss the yoga of parenting and how parenting IS yoga. Sarah shares yoga-informed tools for grounding and presence within the chaos of parenting so we can be more connected, the temporality of this beautiful parenting journey. Sarah is a long time yoga instructor, mom of two and author of her new book The Yoga of Parenting. Be sure to follow her on Instagram for more insight and tips.

2023-12-2842 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Avoiding Gift Overwhelm - 3 Minimalism Strategies from Professional Organizer Lisa GarciaDecember 21, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 100 Avoiding Gift Overwhelm - 3 Minimalism Strategies from Professional Organizer Lisa Garcia In this episode, Cara and Lisa discuss the impacts of material abundance on children, particularly in the context of holiday gift-giving. They voice concerns about excessive gifting and emphasized the importance of process and experience over the product itself. Listen in for strategies to avoid overwhelming children with too many gifts and the importance of involving children in the decision-making processes to anchor environmental consciousness. After nearly a decade of decluttering, minimizing, and organizing...

2023-12-2140 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Quick & Easy Journaling Tips for Busy Moms with Allie MirosevicDecember 7, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 96 Quick & Easy Journaling Tips for Busy Moms with Allie Mirosevic In this episode, Cara and Allie discuss the importance and benefits of journaling, including its impact on personal well-being and the overall health of a family unit. Allie shares her very personal experience with postpartum depression and how she transformed her journaling practice into a solution for other mothers. Allie Mirosevic is the founder of Bliss’d Co, a company dedicated to enhancing the lives of mothers through gratitude and connection journals. Be sure to check out al...

2023-12-0729 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Mari Collins Shares How to Teach Kids to Confidently Save and Spend MoneyNovember 30, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 94 Mari Collins Shares How to Teach Kids to Confidently Save and Spend Money In this episode, Cara welcomes Mari Collins Harris, a passionate entrepreneur and devoted mother of 3 young children. Mari is the founder of Ketshop, a parent-approved shopping app. Ketshop empowers kids to manage their own money in real-world transactions. It's never too early to empower kids with making financial decisions and how they want to spend their money! Be sure to follow Ketshop on Instagram for more kid-friendly saving and...

2023-11-3032 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids 5 Tips for CoParenting During the Holidays with The ExExpertsNovember 23, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 92 5 Tips for CoParenting During the Holidays with The ExExperts In this episode, Cara Welcomes T.H. Irwin from the exExperts to discuss the challenges of co-parenting during the holiday season, including navigating assumptions, self-care, and creating new traditions. T.H. also shares her personal experiences and advice about managing guilt as a single mom, involving children in planning, and managing different spending habits. In 2020 T.H. co-founded exEXPERTS, a free online resource to help women of all ages navigate their divorce - a community she...

2023-11-2338 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How to Talk to Your Family About Staying Healthy During the HolidaysNovember 22, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 91 How to Talk to Your Family About Staying Healthy During the Holidays This week, Cara discusses the challenges of staying healthy during the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of proactively preventing illness, accommodating family members with ongoing or chronic illnesses, and respecting everyone's choices and health concerns. Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Parents Managing Toddler Meltdowns!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator...

2023-11-2215 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Work from Home? Mindfully Managing Your Family Focus with Nadine StilleNovember 16, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 90 Work from Home? Mindfully Managing Your Family Focus with Nadine Stille In this episode, Cara welcomes Nadine Stille to discuss mindfully managing work to home transitions. They discuss multitasking, stress busting tools and the realities of work-life integration. Nadine is a Life and Career Coach for moms who are at crossroads in their lives where they want to get away from the daily grind and go after 'more' - more wellbeing, more calm, more fulfilled career dreams, more of what lights them up - e...

2023-11-1645 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids 3 Tips for When Holidays Disrupt Your Family's Routines and SchedulesNovember 14, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 89 3 Tips for When Holidays Disrupt Your Family's Routines and Schedules In this episode, Cara discusses the significance of maintaining routines and schedules during the holiday season, highlighting the potential stress and anxiety disruptions can cause, particularly for children. She addresses the challenges of travel and introducing new energy into the household, emphasizing the importance of proactive planning, providing specific information, and involving the children in the problem-solving process. Need a little more support this holiday season? Book your complimentary connection call and learn how Cara...

2023-11-1416 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids The Connective Power of Parent Child Massage Sessions with Khyati Desai SelztzerNovember 9, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 88 The Connective Power of Parent Child Massage Sessions with Khyati Desai Selztzer In this episode, Cara welcomes Khyati Desai Seltzer, internationally certified infant massage instructor and girl mom x2, to discuss the power of baby massage. Khyati believes baby massage to be transformative and helps bring more calm, bonding, and better health for families. She's also generously offering her Holistic Baby Massage Course. Looking for a private, free community of like-minded conscious, collaborative mamas? Join us in the Virtual Village ⁠here⁠ and we'll transform the toddl...

2023-11-0937 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids My Toddler's Behavior is Out of Control. Do We Need to Get Them Tested?November 7, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 87 My Toddler's Behavior is Out of Control. Do We Need to Get Them Tested? In this episode, Cara dives deep into the topic of behavioral testing, sharing the importance of allowing our kids to be who they are and supporting them as they grow into opportunities to navigate for themselves. Struggling and looking for one on one parenting coaching? Want to discover who your child is, who you are as a parent, and how you can anchor into a strong relationship? Book a free call...

2023-11-0716 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Follow Your Creative Path! Reawaken Your Imagination with Melissa LlarenaNovember 2, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 86 Follow Your Creative Path! Reawaken Your Imagination with Melissa Llarena In this episode, Cara welcomes Melissa Llarena, who is on a mission to help encourage, embolden, and empower moms by teaching them how to reawaken the power of their imagination and apply a more playful approach to navigating life's hurdles. Melissa is a mom of three, brings a decade of experience working for Fortune top 50 brands and has over a decade as a solopreneur. Melissa's latest book Fertile Imagination: A Guide for Stretching Every Mom’s...

2023-11-0236 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Grandparents as Caregivers? Embrace your Kids' Conscious Parenting Strategies!October 31, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 85 Grandparents as Caregivers? Embrace your Kids' Conscious Parenting Strategies! In this episode, Cara shares how we can help grandparents and caregivers understand our conscious parenting choices. Ready for a little grounding, mama? Take a few minutes and enjoy a Grounding Mama Meditation for those hard days. Find it on Spotify or on Apple Itunes if you prefer. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's ⁠⁠Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide,⁠⁠ audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrel...

2023-10-3114 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Overcoming Childhood Trauma - Intentional ReParenting to Break Generational Cycles with Robyn LynneOctober 26, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 84 Overcoming Childhood Trauma - Intentional ReParenting to Break Generational Cycles with Robyn Lynne This episode, Cara welcomes Robyn Lynne, to discuss overcoming childhood trauma. Robyn is a mom on a mission to serve and inspire women to live a life they LOVE by embracing their bravery and taking action in pursuit of their dreams. She accomplishes this through her Coaching, Community and Podcast, Embrace Your Bravery. Connect with Robyn on Instagram. Dealing with toddler meltdowns? Want to manage your own triggers better so you can...

2023-10-2637 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How to Hold Space for Your Child's Fear on HalloweenOctober 24, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 83 How to Hold Space for Your Child's Fear on Halloween In this episode, Cara discusses the importance of holding space for your child's emotions during Halloween. Fear doesn't have to hold you back from enjoying the spooky fun. 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, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She...

2023-10-2416 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Setting Healthy Screentime Boundaries with Meredith DePaoloOctober19, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 82 Setting Healthy Screentime Boundaries with Meredith DePaolo In this episode, Cara welcomes Meredith DePaolo, who realized she wasn't the only parent feeling challenged by devices when her own children struggled when it was time to come off line. Meredith is a mom of two girls, a Yale grad and a TV producer and journalist who has worked around the world for CBS News, CBS Sports, Bloomberg, and HBO Sports. She is also the Co-Founder of Carrots & Cake, a parental control learning app that supports parents a...

2023-10-1934 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids My Kids Don't Want to go to Preschool! What Do I Do?October 17, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 81 My Kids Don't Want to go to Preschool! What Do I Do? In this episode, Cara discusses how to handle when kids don't want to go to school or daycare. She shares how even when it's hard, telling the truth sets us up for success. Parenting with love and having strategies to use help in these situations! Join the free, private Virtual Village community of like-minded conscious, collaborative mamas ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. We'll transform the toddler years together! About Your Hos...

2023-10-1709 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Raising Kids Who Don't See Color - Anti Racist Parenting Tips with Temi AdamolekunOctober 12, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 80 Raising Kids Who Don't See Color - Anti Racist Parenting Tips with Temi Adamolekun In this week’s guest episode, Cara welcomes Temi Adamolekun to discuss anti-racist parenting. Originally from Nigeria, Temi grew up in England, and now lives in San Francisco with her husband and son, running her own communications agency. She has written essays on topics such as anti-racist parenting and the importance of Black protagonists in children’s books. Get your copy of Temi’s book “Your Special Voice”, a book to inspire yo...

2023-10-1227 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids No Stranger Danger? Keeping Kids Safe When They Have No FearOctober 10, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 79 No Stranger Danger? Keeping Kids Safe When They Have No Fear In this episode, Cara discusses stranger danger and how we can teach our kids about safety, especially when their little toddler hearts still believe that everyone is good, and nice, and safe. 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, Conscious Parenting Coach...

2023-10-1008 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Mindfully Managing Marriage and Motherhood with Michelle PurtaOctober 5, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 78 Mindfully Managing Marriage and Motherhood with Michelle Purta In this episode, Cara welcomes Michelle Purta, a mom of 3, marriage coach and the host of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast. After spending years struggling in relationships, not knowing how to feel seen and heard, Michelle has learned that all it takes to be happily married comes down to a set of skills that anyone can learn. Now she's on a mission to help couples have more satisfying relationships by teaching them the skills to set their marriage...

2023-10-0544 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How to Manage Massive Meltdowns and TantrumsOctober 3, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 77 How to Manage Massive Meltdowns and Tantrums In this episode, Cara shares some magic on managing meltdowns when our littles are overwhelmed and falling apart. Learn how navigating meltdowns doesn't have to be a mitigation or a power struggle. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's ⁠⁠⁠Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide,⁠⁠⁠ audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educator, Conscious Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting...

2023-10-0313 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids The #1 Way to Design a Healthy Parent Child Relationship with Jenn WertSeptember 28, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 76 The #1 Way to Design a Healthy Parent Child Relationship with Jenn Wert In this episode, Cara welcomes Jenn Wert, mom, former teacher, birth doula and parenting coach, to discuss building connections with your kiddos so they can feel empowered and be more prepared to be out in the real world. Get your FREE parenting consultation with Jenn at www.jennwert.com and be sure to follow her on Instagram. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's ⁠⁠Tips fo...

2023-09-2835 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Having a Hard Momming Day? Listen to this Grounding Mama MeditationSeptember 26, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 75 Having a Hard Momming Day? Listen to this Grounding Mama Meditation In this episode, Cara shares a grounding mama meditation for those times when we need to refocus our energy back to our whys of becoming mothers and to reclaim the joy of parenting. Get comfortable and get ready to recenter and find some peace. ⁠⁠⁠Share your parenting journey⁠ ⁠⁠for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermon...

2023-09-2615 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How One Mom's NICU Experience Inspired Her Conscious Parenting JourneySeptember 21, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 74 How One Mom's NICU Experience Inspired Her Conscious Parenting Journey In this episode, Cara welcomes Chelsea De Yaeger, a single mom who left her 9-5, followed her heart and moved to the beach in Mexico after her son experienced a serious health issue. Chelsea shares her journey from having it all to almost losing it all. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's new ⁠⁠Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide,⁠⁠ audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.E...

2023-09-2131 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine BrownSeptember 19, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 73 Potty Training - How to Know When Your Toddler is Ready with Christine Brown In this episode, Cara welcomes Christine Brown, a mom to twin boys and the founder of Bella Luna Family, a parent consulting company that specializes in some of the most challenging aspects of parenting, including child sleep, child behavior and potty training. Listen in as Cara and Christine dig deep into the world of potty training. Not sure if you're little one is ready for potty training? Get your free Potty Training Checklist n...

2023-09-1941 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Conscious Parenting Coaching Session: Supporting Toddler's Separation AnxietySeptember 14, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 72 Conscious Parenting Coaching Session: Supporting Toddler's Separation Anxiety In this episode, Cara welcomes Jamie Martin, a Covid mom to a now-toddler, in a live one-on-one coaching session about her child's struggle with separation anxiety. Listen in and gain valuable insights about supporting toddlers with this challenge. 🥳Did you hear? The doors to Cara's ⁠Transforming the Toddler Years Course⁠ are OPEN! Are you ready to master your mindset and harness the power of perspective as you apply science-based strategies that work for who you are, who your toddl...

2023-09-1425 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Time Out vs. Time In? What's the Difference and How Gentle Parents Use ThemSeptember 12, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 71 Time Out vs. Time In? What's the Difference and How Gentle Parents Use Them In this episode, Cara discusses the difference between time outs, time ins and cozy corners. She shares insights on how long time aways should be and how many warnings we should give. When we follow through on our warnings, it helps our little ones trust we mean what we say. 🥳Did you hear? The doors to Cara's Transforming the Toddler Years Course are OPEN! Are you ready to master...

2023-09-1216 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How a Mom of Three Prioritizes Exercise and Nutrition with Natalie SchwartzSeptember 7, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 70 How a Mom of Three Prioritizes Exercise and Nutrition with Natalie Schwartz In this episode, Cara welcomes Natalie Schwartz, a Pandemic with three kids who empowers other mamas as a health coach and postpartum fitness instructor. Natalie is a certified holistic health coach and with credentials in pre and postnatal fitness. She's passionate about helping moms prioritize themselves and create healthy sustainable habits that stick! Follow Natalie on Instagram and check out her mama fitness membership here. 🥳Did you hear? The...

2023-09-0734 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Looking for the Magic Wand for Better Behavior? Here It Is!September 5, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 69 Looking for the Magic Wand for Better Behavior? Here It Is! In this episode, Cara shares some magic for setting your kids up for success (ie - good behavior) instead of struggle! She explores the idea of forecasting and how when your kids have more information they're about to make better choices when the moment comes to comply or dig in their heels. During times of big transition, like our back-to-school & daycare season, forecasting is a tool you'll want to use every morning and night!

2023-09-0513 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Empowering Neurodivergent Kids with Social Emotional Skills with Steph WestAugust 31, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 68 Empowering Neurodivergent Kids with Social Emotional Skills with Steph West In this episode, Cara welcomes Steph West, a social coach who helps neurodivergent kids and teens go from socially challenged to socially competent, confident, and connected! Steph has a bachelor's degree in psychology and master’s degrees in special education and education administration and has been supporting neurodivergent students in the school system and in her business, The Starfish Social Club, for almost 20 years. Steph is proof that people with ADHD can be hig...

2023-08-3147 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Home vs School Behaviors: Why the Difference?August 29, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 67 Home vs School Behaviors: Why the Difference? In this episode, Cara takes you inside your child's brain and body as they start something new. Big transitions take BIG energy. Learn why they are out of resources when they come home to you at the end of a long daycare, preschool, or Kindergarten day. Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based...

2023-08-2914 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Is your Toddler a Late Talker? Tips on Recovering Speech Delays with SLP Kristi SchlessingerAugust 24, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 66 Is your Toddler a Late Talker? Tips on Recovering Speech Delays with SLP Kristi Schlessinger In this episode, Cara welcomes Kristie Schlessinger, a licensed speech-language pathologist certified by the American Speech Hearing Association. She specializes in working with young children, particularly in the areas of early language and feeding development. After over 12 years in private practice, schools, and the world of early intervention, she now works primarily as a parent coach to help parents get their toddlers talking and improve their communication skills.

2023-08-2435 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Raising Good Humans Who Take Responsibility for their ActionsAugust 22, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 65 Raising Good Humans Who Take Responsibility for their Actions In this episode, Cara talks about how to raise kids who take responsibility for their actions and are willing to tell you the truth, even if it's hard. She explores how the toddler years are when we set this foundation by anchoring our parent/child relationship. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's ⁠⁠Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide,⁠⁠ audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermon...

2023-08-2213 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Raising Body-Positive Kids with Rennie DyballAugust 17, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 64 Raising Body-Positive Kids with Rennie Dyball In this episode, Cara welcomes Rennie Dyball, a former editor at People.com, and an award-winning author with 15 books and counting. She has a special place in her heart for picture books as a way to connect with the youngest book lovers—as well as the adults reading aloud. Rennie is also a former diet and wellness culture devotee who is now dedicated to promoting body acceptance in her writing and beyond. Her book, B is for Bell...

2023-08-1734 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How to Get Out the Door On Time! Explore the Power of RoutinesAugust 15, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 63 How to Get Out the Door On Time! Explore the Power of Routines In this episode, Cara talks about the power of routines and how they support our goals by empowering your kids to be a participant in the plan. Getting out the door on time is hard, especially when you're starting a new transition with time restrictions, like school. Set yourself and your kids up for success!⁠ Enroll today: The Pandemic Mom's School Readiness Mini-Course (DM Cara on Instagram for a 50% off pr...

2023-08-1510 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Are Your Kids Afraid of the Dentist? Dr. Fatina, Pediatric Dentist Shares Strategies to Ease Their AnxietyAugust 10, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 62 Are Your Kids Afraid of the Dentist? Dr. Fatina, Pediatric Dentist Shares Strategies to Ease Their Anxiety In this episode, Cara welcomes Dr. Fatina, a board-certified pediatric dentist, Pandemic mom, and children's author. Dr. Fatina puts her patient's mental health first while empowering you to get your kids the best health care and keep them safe. She's based in NYC and proud to also offer lip/tongue tie expertise to her patients as well! Follow her on instagram and get a copy of he...

2023-08-1033 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How to Navigate School Drop Off With More Smiles and Less TearsAugust 8, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 61 How to Navigate School Drop Off With More Smiles and Less Tears In this episode, Cara addresses one of our Pandemic kid's biggest struggles: social and separation anxiety. This episode continues our back-to-school mini series as kids begin a full-time daycare, preschool, or Kindergarten programs. Learning how to say goodbye without tears is a big transition. Help set your kids (and yourself) up for smoother mornings! Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide,⁠⁠ audio files include...

2023-08-0810 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids 6 Core Family Values for Raising Authentic Kids with Mell and Joe HasheyAugust 3, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 60 6 Core Family Values for Raising Authentic Kids with Mell and Joe Hashey In this episode, Cara welcomes her first married couple to the show! Mell and Joe Hashey share their story of putting family first and it inspired one of the most inspirational and educational shows to date! They kick off our Back-to-School Mini Series with a reminder that every family designs their own core family values. Joe is a teacher turned entrepreneur in the fitness industry who realized he was spending more time on hi...

2023-08-0338 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How Conscious Parents Set and Hold Boundaries with LoveAugust 1, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 59 How Conscious Parents Set and Hold Boundaries with Love In this episode, Cara debunks the idea that when you 'draw the line' you're automatically in for a major power struggle. Learn how to set boundaries and hold them with confidence and love as you teach your child skills they need to navigate the real world. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's ⁠⁠Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide,⁠⁠ audio files included! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont...

2023-08-0108 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Struggling with Picky Eaters? How to Make Mealtime Fun with Robin OloyedeJuly 27, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 58 Struggling with Picky Eaters? How to Make Mealtime Fun with Robin Oloyede What does YOUR child want to be when they grow up? In this episode, Cara welcomes Robin Oloyede a mom determined to break down barriers after her son expressed his wish to become an astronaut but she found no representation of him on store shelves. Robin founded Colorfull Plates - an award-winning children’s tableware and lifestyle company focused on affirming children’s dreams and colorful imaginations with premium tableware featuring diverse characters thriving in an arr...

2023-07-2727 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids The Power of Apologizing to Repair RelationshipsJuly 25, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 57 The Power of Apologizing to Repair Relationships In this episode, Cara explains how apologizing to kids supports the parent/child relationship, empowers them to take ownership of their choices, and models true self-confidence. ⁠ 🎓 Enroll today: The Pandemic Mom's School Readiness Mini-Course (DM Cara on Instagram for a 50% off promo code!) 👋🏽Join us in our free private FB group -- ⁠Conscious Parenting Support for Toddler Moms! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed...

2023-07-2512 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Raising Kids Who Cooperate with Marte Meo Therapist Lauren KeeganJuly 20, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 56 Raising Kids Who Cooperate with Marte Meo Therapist Lauren Keegan In this episode, Cara welcomes Dr. Lauren Keegan, a perinatal and early years psychologist who practices the Marte Meo method in her role as a therapist. She supports new and expectant mother's mental health as well as the mother- infant/ todder relationship. We talk cooperation, choice-making, and listening from the perspective of your child that leads to the results you're looking for! 🤯Struggling with MELTDO...

2023-07-2031 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How Conscious Parents View Their Toddler's Challenging BehaviorsJuly 18, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 55 How Conscious Parents View Their Toddler's Challenging Behaviors In this episode, Cara unpacks your child's behavior, breaking down their triggers, thought processes, choices, and then -- yours, to help you shift your perspective and strategy choices. It's like taking a trip inside your child's beautiful mind and seeing the challenges of growing up through their eyes.⁠ 🎓 Enroll today: The Pandemic Mom's School Readiness Mini-Course (DM Cara on Instagram for a 50% off promo code!) Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm...

2023-07-1811 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Trying to Concieve? Pherdal Let's You Take Control of your Fertility with Dr. Jenn HintzscheJuly 13, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years - Episode 54 Trying to Concieve? Pherdal Let's You Take Control of your Fertility with Dr. Jenn Hintzsche In this episode, Cara welcomes Dr. Jenn Hintzche, a mom who refused to take the word "infertile" as her diagnosis and created a solution! Dr. Jenn was diagnosed with unexplained infertility in 2017 and was told expensive fertility options were their only chance at conceiving. After 16 months of infertility, Hintzsche and her husband Ryan conceived their daughter in two months with their patented medical device, The PherDal Kit.

2023-07-1331 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids The #1 Way to Strengthen Your Parent Child RelationshipJuly 11, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 53 The #1 Way to Strengthen Your Parent Child Relationship In this episode, Cara explores the difference between entertaining and engaging our kids and how the way we interact helps our kids grow into people who feel empowered, instead of enabled, leading to strong self and world-ready skills. 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns!⁠ 👋🏽Join us in our free private FB group -- ⁠Conscious Parenting Support for Toddle...

2023-07-1110 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How to Talk to Your Kids About Death, Grief and Loss with Jessica PorteJuly 6, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 52 How to Talk to Your Kids About Death, Grief and Loss with Jessica Porte In this episode, Cara welcomes Jessica Porté, a mom, wife, and the Founder and CEO of Wayfinder Family Co., a coaching and consulting agency supporting families and the organizations that support them navigate grief, loss, and change. She has over 12 years of experience in nonprofits working with family systems facing challenges related to grief, addiction, and other forms of loss. Jessica shares her personal story of loss related traumas and how she's learned how to sp...

2023-07-0635 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Celebrate with Cara! The Podcast is 6 Months Old!July 4, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 51 Celebrate with Cara! The Podcast is 6 Months Old! This episode celebrates YOU as the podcast turns 6 months old and you continue the big work of raising world and school-ready kids! Cara revisits the 5 Skills for Success in School and Life mini-series she launched the show with by turning it into a brand new MINI-Course! MINI in time and money commitment - MIGHTY in impact! Fall will be here before we know it! Help your kids be school ready by applying the strategies you...

2023-07-0408 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Toddlers and Technology - New Findings and Long Term Outcomes with Nicole RawsonJune 29, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 50 Toddlers and Technology - New Findings and Long Term Outcomes with Nicole Rawson In this episode, Cara welcomes Nicole Rawson, a digital wellness expert. She is the founder of Screen Time Clinic®, the largest international network of certified digital wellness educators helping schools, corporations, and sports teams make smart choices about time online to flourish in the real world. Although her children are young adults now, they still struggle with digital addictions from excessive time as youngsters in front of screens not from the pandemic, but from th...

2023-06-2946 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids 3 Types of Toddler Regressions and How to Approach ThemJune 27, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 49 3 Types of Toddler Regressions and How to Approach Them In this episode, Cara tackles how hard it is to watch your child (seemingly) not know how to do something they had previously mastered. Great news! They still know how and the regression is only temporary. Learn why and how to support your child during a major learning leap. 👋🏽Join us in our free private FB group -- ⁠⁠Conscious Parenting Support for Toddler Moms!⁠ 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today...

2023-06-2707 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How to Self-Regulate Big Emotions While Co-Parenting with Erica BennettJune 22, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 48 How to Self-Regulate Big Emotions While Co-Parenting with Erica Bennett In this episode, Cara welcomes Erica Bennett, mom to an amazing 11-year-old son and creator of The Crazy Ex-Wives Podcast. She shares her journey through divorce, then navigating the many stages of co-parenting to reach the place she is today. Erica is also an empowerment coach and a woman obsessed with helping you rewire the fear that is holding you back. She specializes in the space where the woo and the work collide which makes this a powerful episode...

2023-06-2244 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Stop Asking "Why Did You Do That" Say This Instead!June 20, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 47 Stop Asking "Why Did You Do That". Say This Instead! In this episode, Cara explains how it's natural to want to help your child understand WHY their behavior was inappropriate, but that simply asking them to identify why they chose to act out doesn't work. Listen and walk away with new strategies and intentional language to help your child process their decisions, and the consequences, so they truly learn from their mistakes. 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras f...

2023-06-2008 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Gender Neutral Diaper Bags for Moms and Dads with Meng LiJune 15, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Epiosde 46 Gender Neutral Diaper Bags for Moms and Dads with Meng Li Aka: The Conscious Dad's Episode (Happy Father's Day!) In this episode, Cara welcomes Meng Li, mama to two young kids and the founder of Huhu, makers of a gender-neutral and functional diaper backpack for all parents. This inclusive conversation touches on how to honor and respect your partner from the newborn days, ways that both parents can access self-care, and intentional language for asking for help without implying role assignments. In short, this episode...

2023-06-1529 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Healthy Mindset Work for Kids with Melanie DalyJune 8, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 44 Healthy Mindset Work for Kids with Melanie Daly Melanie Daly is a personal trainer, brain-body expert, mindfulness teacher, mindset coach and mama. She helps women find greater joy in their minds, their bodies, for pain relief, losing weight, healing stress and to ditch hustle mode. For mothers specifically, she helps them love life with little ones by learning to access a powerful and enjoyable state of mind and body. All of her teachings come from her own personal experiences of getting caught in the rat race, losing...

2023-06-0830 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Teaching Your Kids to ShareJune 6, 023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 43 Teaching Your Kids to Share In this episode, Cara explains what sharing really means and how it can actually be fear-inducing for your kids. See turn-taking through the eyes of your child and explore the mental steps they need to practice feeling safe enough to share without struggle. 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Parents Managing Toddler Meltdowns! About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont-based Early Childhood Educa...

2023-06-0609 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Empowering Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Megan Moran (Calling All Mompreneurs!)May 25, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 40 Empowering Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Megan Moran (Calling All Mompreneurs!) In this episode, Cara welcomes Megan Moran is not only a mom to two beautiful toddlers (Jack + Sophia,) a wife to the most supportive husband + business partner ever, Collin, but also the owner of Mompreneur Co. As a top ranking Host of the Mompreneur Guide Podcast, Platform Creator, Podcast Studio Owner + Author, she's on a mission to give mompreneurs the space they need to live the present + productive lifestyle they crave. Because as a third generation mompreneur- she's proof...

2023-05-2534 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Help! My Kids Just Don't Listen!May 23, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 39 Help! My Kids Just Don't Listen! In this episode, Cara explains why it seems like your kids aren't listening to you! That there is a difference between hearing and listening. She describes the process your little one's brain experiences as they receive auditory input and how the result directly affects their behavior. Explore the science of listening so that you can empathize with your littles, choose your words intentionally and give them more time to process, then respond! 🎓 Grab The ⁠⁠Pandemic Mom's Guide to...

2023-05-2311 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids 5 Ways to Control the Chaos with Jenna HermansMay 18, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 38 5 Ways to Control the Chaos with Jenna Hermans In this episode, Cara welcomes Jenna Hermans, a mom of four who shares her chaos story of moving homes, adding another child to the family, starting a business with her husband, and living through a massive mental breakdown, then flipping the script on her life and her parenting style. She shares her 5-Pillar Strategy to calm to chaos of a busy household and parent with intentionality so you can show up as your best self even during the most challenging moments...

2023-05-1836 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids The Power of Gifting Experiences for the Whole FamilyMay 16, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 37 The Power of Gifting Experiences for the Whole Family In this episode, Cara shares why she often chooses to give experiences instead of gifts to the special people in her life. She explores the long-lasting benefits of experiential gifting and how to use those memories to anchor your relationship with your little one even more into the Core4Connectors! 🎓 Grab The ⁠⁠Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today ⁠⁠- Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 📋 ⁠⁠⁠Share your parenting journey...

2023-05-1607 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Prioritizing Your Health After Motherhood with Michelle RichemanMay 11, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 36 Prioritizing Your Health After Motherhood with Michelle Richeman In this episode, Cara welcomes Michele Riechman, a busy mom of 4 kids and a military wife shares health-hacks with us that take 10 minutes or less. She is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and health coach with her doctorate in physical therapy. She helps women who have put themself on the back burner finally get in shape, fit back into their clothes, & optimize their metabolism without dieting. Use Coupon Code CORE4 for 20% off any 3 month personal training program...

2023-05-1132 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Celebrating Big and Little Parenting WinsMay 9, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 35 Celebrating Big and Little Parenting Wins In this episode, Cara shares a very personal story celebrating her daughter's evolution from a shy, home-loving, 'velcro' child to an adult who chooses independence, travel, and confident social interaction and how to peek back to find moments to celebrate yourself as you support YOUR kids towards their unique personal development success. 🎓 Grab The ⁠Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today ⁠- Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 📋 ⁠⁠Share your parenting journey⁠ ⁠for a chance to win a 1:1 coachi...

2023-05-0909 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How Your Child Learns Best with Kristina Heagh- AvrittMay 4, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 34 How Your Child Learns Best with Kristina Heagh- Avritt In this episode, Cara welcomes Kristina Heagh-Avritt, co-founder of Vibrant Family Education. Kristina utilizes 27 years of professional public classroom teaching, a love of technology, and a passion for helping her students achieve their highest potential. Her mission is to help families with any and all of their education needs by bringing a much-needed unique perspective into reimagining the education system with her online, Education at Home program. Schedule a Free 30-minute parent/teacher...

2023-05-0429 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Raising Independent Kids by Parenting with Love and LogicMay 2, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 33 Raising Independent Kids by Parenting with Love and Logic In this episode, Cara dives into the social psychology of raising a truly independent child who knows their true identity and creating opportunities to grow into their best self. She talks about preventing codependency and the different ages your little one can tackle new skills. 🎓 Grab The ⁠Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today ⁠- Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 📋 ⁠⁠Share your parenting journey⁠ ⁠for a chance to win a 1:1 coac...

2023-05-0211 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How Respectful Parents Learn to Listen with Deb PorterApril 27, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 32 How Respectful Parents Learn to Listen with Deb Porter In this episode, Cara welcomes Deb Porter, a mom on a mission to "Mr Rogers" the world through teaching & practicing confidential, compassionate listening. To that end, she created HOLD Hearing Out Life Drama. HOLD is a confidential listening service that is outside the common circle of family, friends, or coworkers and different from therapy or life coaching. She makes sure that her team of listeners lightens your load by quite simply--really listening. Be sure to follow her on...

2023-04-2728 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Conscious Parenting Coaching Session: Weaning With IntentionApril 25, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 31 Conscious Parenting Coaching Session: Weaning With Intention Listen in on a LIVE coaching session with Lexie Smith, a conscious mama preparing to wean her daughter at 1 year old and looking for space to plan soulfully for the physical and emotional transitions she knows are coming. Are you struggling with an upcoming transition? Schedule a FREE connection call with Cara! 🎓Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook!

2023-04-2525 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Raising Kids Who Will Tell You Anything with Tara Miko BallentineApril 20, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 30 Raising Kids Who Will Tell You Anything with Tara Miko Ballentine In this episode, Cara welcomes Tara Miko Ballentine, mom to a 7-year-old and the founder of Bright Littles. Her company produces tools and resources to have fun, engaging conversations at home or in the classroom. Her commitment to supporting children comes from being a mother and her struggles growing up. She is committed to building a kinder future generation of thoughtful leaders through action and conversation! She identifies as a Modern Parent, doesn't shy away from...

2023-04-2032 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids 2 Year Old Won't Get Dressed? Try These StrategiesApril 18, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 29 2 Year Old Won't Get Dressed? Try These Strategies In this episode, Cara shares a real-life story of a toddler's refusal to get dressed, the psychology behind her struggle, and some strategies to support putting on her clothes without a massive meltdown! 🤯 Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download Cara's FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns!⁠⁠⁠ 🎓 Grab The ⁠⁠Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today ⁠⁠- Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! About Your Host:

2023-04-1810 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Banishing Mom Guilt with Licensed Therapist Kyira WackettApril 13, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 28 Banishing Mom Guilt with Licensed Therapist Kyira Wackett In this episode, Cara welcomes Kyira Wackett, a licensed mental health therapist specializing in communication, boundary setting, distress tolerance, forgiveness (self and others) and cognitive reframe and empowerment. She believes that all of us have the capacity to author our own stories and relinquish the holds of shame, fear and anxiety if we can learn to do the hard work, sit in the discomfort to face our true selves, and trust the process. Our conversation talks all things shame...

2023-04-1342 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Is Your Toddler Struggling With Transitions? Do this!April 11, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 27 Is Your Toddler Struggling With Transitions? Do this! Post Pandemic Parenting is one big transition after another! In this episode, Cara talks about how helping our little people successfully transition is like building a new habit and setting realistic expectations for each time they practice. 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns!⁠ 🎓Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧A...

2023-04-1110 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How to Raise Healthy Kids with Child Therapist Dr. WilliamsApril 6, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 26 How to Raise Healthy Kids with Child Therapist Dr. Williams In this episode, Cara is joined by Dr. Williams, boy mama, and cognitive child therapist with her M.S. in counseling psychology and Ph.D. in general psychology. Dr. Willams brings a fresh spin on raising healthy kids by blending her holistic, spiritual journey with her scientific knowledge of the early years. Lean into this conversation with your heart and mind then check out her podcast for more inspiration. Struggling with transitions? L...

2023-04-0624 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Food Goals: The Solution for Picky Eaters with Allison TaylorMarch 30, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 24 Food Goals: The Solution for Picky Eaters with Allison Taylor In this episode, Cara is joined by Allison Taylor, a military wife, mom to 3 kids, and host of the Everybody's Gotta Eat podcast. Her passion for feeding her family well, along with her busy lifestyle, has made her a meal-planning ninja. She offers tips, tricks, and meal-planning ideas to help other busy moms tackle the big question, "What's for dinner?" Are you enrolled in Cara's Transforming the Toddler Years Course yet? Are you ready to ma...

2023-03-3033 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Conscious Parenting Coaching Session: Toddler Separation AnxietyMarch 28, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 23 Conscious Parenting Coaching Session: Toddler Separation Anxiety Jamie, mom to a 2.5-year-old Pandemic baby is struggling. She thinks music class will be a great opportunity for him to practice engaging with other kids and have some fun. He can't separate from her and isn't having any fun. Listen in on our live, 1:1 coaching session! So much gratitude to this mama for being willing to share her session with you. Be sure to leave a review with your biggest takeaway! Sign up for C...

2023-03-2826 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Does Your Toddler Refuse to Sleep? Top 3 Toddler Sleep Solutions with Kristine PettersonMarch 23 ,2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 22 Does Your Toddler Refuse to Sleep? Top 3 Toddler Sleep Solutions with Kristine Petterson In this episode, Cara is joined by Kristine Petterson, a mama to two girls with her Masters in Education, a Certified Sleep Consultant, and a teacher of Yoga & Mindfulness training for all bodies. In this conversation, Kristine focuses on the struggles our toddlers face with sleep and how to lovingly support them to feel safe and independent in their own beds! Listen in for healthy boundaries, sleep routines, and creative ways to connect with...

2023-03-2327 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Proactive vs. Reactive Parenting with Laura SchwinnMarch 16, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 20 Proactive vs. Reactive Parenting with Laura Schwinn In this episode Cara is joined by Dr. Laura Schwinn, a clinical psychologist, mama of 4, and attachment theory expert. She resonates deeply with women’s struggles and the disconnect between actions, feelings, and personal needs. She works with high achieving, open-minded, curious explorers, with a propensity towards holistic health and attachment style parenting. Listen in as Dr. Laura shares 5 Ways to Shift Your Reactive Parenting Mindset with Easy to Implement Proactive Strategies. 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio...

2023-03-1649 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Take Control of Your Time & Play More with Valerie RecoreMarch 9, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 18 Take Control of Your Time & Play More with Valerie Recore In this episode Cara welcomes Valerie Recore, a productivity specialist, time giver, and a Certified Fair Play Method Facilitator. She helps overwhelmed and overcommitted moms stop feeling pulled in too many directions. With a background in mental health and corporate training, she’s ready to guide you toward a better relationship with time. If you’re ready to start feeling more peace and accomplishment at the end of the day, she’s here to help.

2023-03-0928 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids The SPIN to SAVE KIDS Challenge with Dr. Cindy JacksonMarch 8, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 17 The SPIN to SAVE KIDS Challenge with Dr. Cindy Jackson In this special, extra episode Cara welcomes Dr. Cindy Jackson, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with over 20 years in the pharmaceutical services industry. As expert in rare diseases and pediatrics she currently works as an adjunct assistant professor in the division of pediatric infectious diseases. Dr. Cindy joined I-ACT for Children in April 2021 to champion comprehensive, yet timely, trials to SAVE kids by accelerating the development of life-saving vaccines, medicines, and medical devices for...

2023-03-0826 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids The 3 M's of Self-Care for Mindful Moms with Jessica GershmanMarch 2, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 15 The 3 M's of Self-Care for Mindful Moms with Jessica Gershman In this episode Cara welcomes Jessica Gershman, the founder of The Zen Mommy and the voice behind the Zen(ish)Mommy podcast, as well as a passionate believer in the power of self care. Through her work as a certified yoga instructor, an accomplished home chef, and a dedicated mindfulness practitioner she has created a holistic program that supports women, especially moms, in giving them the tools to create a satisfying life. Connect with Jessica on...

2023-03-0258 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids My Journey to Motherhood *Trigger Warning - Infant Loss DiscussedFebruary 28, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 14 Motherhood: My Unexpected Journey In this episode Cara tells the deeply vulnerable story of losing her first child, Emma Grace, and how her grief work led her through a process self-discovery that ultimately defined WHO she chose to be and HOW she'd parent her living kids knowing that each unique life on this planet deserves a mom who supports their soul development alongside their early learning. Struggling with transitions? Looking for calm, connected tear-free transitions? Download Cara's ⁠⁠⁠Tips for Tantrum-Free Transitions Guide,⁠⁠⁠ audio files included! About Your...

2023-02-2813 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Vacationing with Kids 5 and Under with Lee FriedmanFebruary 23, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 13 Vacationing with Kids 5 and Under with Lee Friedman In this episode Cara welcomes Lee Friedman, a mama and lawyer-turned-entrepreneur! After almost 15 years in private practice as an attorney, Lee saw a hole in the online travel planning resources for busy parents with young children looking for inspiration and help planning the right family trip. Lee launched Mango Tree Travel with two kids under 5 and visited 8 Caribbean islands in one year, with at least one child along for the ride each trip. Connect with Lee on I...

2023-02-2335 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Raising an Emotionally Literate Child with Kate SmithFebruary 16, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 11 Raising an Emotionally Literate Child with Kate Smith In this episode Cara welcomes her first guest, Kate Smith! Kate is a mother, early childhood educator, Certified Children's Yoga Teacher, and founder of the Conscious Mamas Movement, an educational platform that empowers caregivers with mindful tools to raise the next generation of conscious humans. Her work guides parents to do their inner healing work, build their emotional literacy skills, and show up as the present parents they want to be. She combines her decades worth of experience in...

2023-02-1634 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids How to Write a Personalized Parenting Mission StatementJanuary 6, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 4 How to Write a Personalized Parenting Mission Statement Welcome to Transforming the Toddler Years with Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. The first few solo minisodes will drop in quick succession setting the foundation for what it means to be a conscious mom raising the next generation of world ready kids who will change the world! ⭐️ Who is the COVID Generation? ⭐️ What does it mean to be a Pandemic Mom? ⭐️ Get to know your host, Cara Tyrrell. ⭐️ What is Collaborative Parenting? ⭐️ What is...

2023-01-0608 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Want to raise good humans? Why your parent child relationship need to be your priorityJanuary 5, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 3 Want to raise good humans? Why your parent child relationship need to be your priority Welcome to Transforming the Toddler Years with Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. The first few solo minisodes will drop in quick succession setting the foundation for what it means to be a conscious mom raising the next generation of world ready kids who will change the world! ⭐️ Who is the COVID Generation? ⭐️ What does it mean to be a Pandemic Mom? ⭐️ Get to know your host, Cara Tyrrell....

2023-01-0506 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids The Impact of COVID on Child DevelopmentWelcome to Transforming the Toddler Years with me, Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. The first few solo minisodes will drop in quick succession setting the foundation for what it means to be a conscious mom raising the next generation of world ready kids who will change the world! ⭐️ Who is the COVID Generation? ⭐️ What does it mean to be a Pandemic Mom? ⭐️ Get to know your host, Cara Tyrrell. ⭐️ What is Collaborative Parenting? ⭐️ What is a Parenting GPS (and why you need one!) Like what you're hearing?🤗 Fol...

2023-01-0407 min

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids Welcome to Your Conscious Parenting Journey!January 3, 2023 Transforming the Toddler Years - Episode 1 Welcome to Your Conscious Parenting Journey! Welcome to Transforming the Toddler Years with Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. The first few solo minisodes will drop in quick succession setting the foundation for what it means to be a conscious mom raising the next generation of world ready kids who will change the world! ⭐️ Who is the COVID Generation? ⭐️ What does it mean to be a Pandemic Mom? ⭐️ Get to know your host, Cara Tyrrell. ⭐️ What is Collaborative Parenting? ⭐️ What is a P...

2023-01-0307 min