Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

Your little one is missing you. Maybe it's daycare drop-off. Maybe it's 2 am. Maybe it's a sleepover at Nana's with a lot of very loud feelings.
This episode is about the simple things that make separation easier — not just in the hard moments, but all the time.
Dr. Cathryn shares the 10-second ritual she uses with her own granddaughter, plus four practical tools to help little kids carry the feeling of connection with them wherever they go.
You'll learn:
A simple breath-and-kiss ritual that calms the nervous system fast
Why family photos at eye level in the bedroom do more than you'd think
The recordable button that lets your child hear your voice whenever they need it
Why these tools only work if you're not saving them for emergencies

The goal isn't just getting through the hard moment. It's building a belief your child carries with them: I am loved. I am connected. The bond never breaks.
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Your little kid pees on the potty just fine — but when it comes to poop? Diaper only, thank you very much.
You haven't done anything wrong. This is one of the most common potty-training hiccups, affecting 20–25% of little kids.
In this episode, Dr. Cathryn breaks down exactly why it happens and what actually helps.
You'll learn:
The real reason most kids resist (hint: it's fear, not stubbornness)
What to say — and what not to say
Simple ways to make the potty feel safer and less overwhelming
How to move toward the potty in tiny, low-pressure steps
Why stool softness matters more than most parents realize

This isn't about saying enough is enough. It's about understanding what's driving the resistance — and meeting your child there.

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Ever feel like your toddler’s tantrums come out of nowhere—and take forever to end? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, Dr. Cathryn shares a big-hearted, science-backed approach to handling tantrums that actually works.

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The 5:1 rule is one of the most practical tools a parent can have — and it's simpler than you think.
Originally researched by psychologist John Gottman in marriages, the principle maps directly onto parenting: for every correction, aim for five positive interactions first. Not a tally. Just an intention to tip the balance toward warmth.
In this episode, we cover:
Why your relationship with your child works like a bank account
How our negativity bias works against us as parents — and how to counteract it
What a positive interaction actually looks like (hint: it's not empty praise)
How the way you talk to your child becomes their inner voice

The goal isn't perfection. It's just tipping the balance.

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Are you stuck in the potty training start-stop loop? You try, it falls apart, you stop — and now you're dreading starting again. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why potty battles happen, why your first attempt wasn't a failure, and how one simple shift can change everything.
In this episode:
Why kids push back against potty training (it's not stubbornness)
The real reason accidents happen more than you think
Kyle's story — and the one change that made all the difference
How to reintroduce the potty without pressure or battles
The simple phrase that puts your child back in control

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YOU'LL WALK AWAY KNOWING:
A kinder, quicker way to ditch diapers for good
How to potty train without the power struggles
Why your child needs to know "I'm the boss of my body"
The big-hearted way to promote independence, body awareness, and boost your child's confidence.
What to do when things go sideways — accidents, setbacks, refusals

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