Transforming The Toddler Years-A Conscious Parenting Podcast Turning Tantrums into Teachable Moments

Nov 12 2024 194 ep. 21 mins 9

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Join Early Child Educator and mom of three Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed on her bi-weekly podcast that teaches you how to turn toddler tantrums into teachable moments. Her groundbreaking program prioritizes your early relationship with your toddlers as the foundation for applying her cycle-breaking Collaborative Parenting Methodology(™). Get ready for a conscious parenting perspective shift as you learn soul and science-based strategies that support your little one to develop the five executive functioning skills they need for success in school and life. Tantrum-Free Transition Guide in show notes!

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