Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

Friendship problems can start earlier than most parents expect.
By age three, children are beginning to form real friendships. They’re also learning how to join a group, take turns, handle rejection, solve disagreements, and make up after conflict.
In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains what friendship looks like during the preschool years, why being left out can hurt even at three, and how you can support your child without rushing in to fix every difficult social moment.
You’ll learn:
• Why preschool friendships matter
• What’s typical when friendships seem to change by the day
• What to do when your child says, “Nobody wants to play with me”
• Why your child and their teacher can have very different views of the same day
• How to help your child build the skills needed to make and keep friends
Plus, download the free Am I Expecting Too Much of My 3-Year-Old? checklist by tapping on this link.
Toddlers Made Easy online course
Potty Training Made Easy online course
The Big-Hearted Sleep Solution mini-class
Toddlers Made Easy book
200 Big-Hearted Scripts
FREE WORKSHOP: Potty Without Pushback
FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training
And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.

Starting school stirs up big feelings — for little kids and for the parents saying goodbye. Dr. Cathryn shares the moment that changed drop-offs for good with her own youngest, plus the big-hearted scripts, routines, and small shifts that make those first mornings smoother.
In this episode:
The night-before habit that ends outfit battles for good
What to prep a few days ahead so drop-off doesn't catch your child off guard
Exactly what to say (and what not to say) when your child cries at goodbye
Why after-school meltdowns happen and the simple fix that helps
Want more big-hearted scripts like these? See the link below.
Toddlers Made Easy online course
Potty Training Made Easy online course
The Big-Hearted Sleep Solution mini-class
Toddlers Made Easy book
200 Big-Hearted Scripts
FREE WORKSHOP: Potty Without Pushback
FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training
And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.

When potty training goes sideways, it's easy to wonder if you're doing something wrong. In this episode, I answer a parent's question about a 3-year-old who won't pee or poop on the potty and explain why less pressure often leads to more progress.
You'll learn practical strategies to build body awareness, reduce resistance, know when to seek medical advice, and help your child potty train with confidence.
Toddlers Made Easy online course
Potty Training Made Easy online course
The Big-Hearted Sleep Solution mini-class
Toddlers Made Easy book
200 Big-Hearted Scripts
FREE WORKSHOP: Potty Without Pushback
FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training
And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.

Dr. Cathryn shares a cringeworthy tantrum moment from her own parenting years and the perspective shift that changed how she responds to big feelings. Learn what's really happening in your little kid's brain during a meltdown, the PREP method for preventing tantrums before they start, and the common mistake loving parents make when responding to one. 
Toddlers Made Easy online course
Potty Training Made Easy online course
The Big-Hearted Sleep Solution mini-class
Toddlers Made Easy book
200 Big-Hearted Scripts
FREE WORKSHOP: Potty Without Pushback
FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training
And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.

Parenting has changed a lot over the years. That can leave grandparents wondering why today's parents make some of the choices they do. This episode explains the thinking behind many of those approaches so families can better understand and support one another.
We'll cover:
• Why some children are not expected to hug or kiss relatives
• What body autonomy means
• The purpose of a "no thank you" bowl at mealtimes
• Why some families serve dessert with dinner
• How today's parents approach tantrums using brain science
• Why empathy and boundaries go together
• How potty training has changed
• Why praise now focuses more on effort than labels
• The powerful role grandparents play in building resilience
Whether you're a grandparent or you're sharing this episode with one, this conversation will help bridge the gap between generations and strengthen family relationships.
If you'd like more practical, evidence-based strategies for toddlers, check out my Toddlers Made Easy course linked in the show notes.
Toddlers Made Easy online course
Potty Training Made Easy online course
The Big-Hearted Sleep Solution mini-class
Toddlers Made Easy book
200 Big-Hearted Scripts
FREE WORKSHOP: Potty Without Pushback
FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training
And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.