Do you find yourself saying "No" all the time?

In this episode, I share a strategy on how to stop saying no to your kids. It starts by listening to the words you say without judgment and recognizing your triggers.

Kids saying their bored? Listen to Episode 157 where I talk about boredom being the gateway to creative play and essential life skills.

Rate and review the show and then DM me on Instagram to see how we can help you connect more with your kids.

January 14, 2025

Episode 211

Want to Stop Saying NO! All the Time? Do this.

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

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Hass your toddler suddenly become a bad sleeper?

Jessica Bryant from Sleep Happy joins me to talk about toddler sleep regressions, sleep needs, and strategies to help get kids back on track!

Jessica Bryant is an internationally recognized pediatric sleep strategist, keynote speaker, founder of Sleep Happy Consulting and a Better Sleep Council representative.

Struggling with bedtime battles? Grab Jessica’s Free Bedtime Chart and discover your family’s perfect bedtime in just minutes—it’s a game-changer for exhausted parents! Need more personalized help on your parenting journey?

Schedule a complimentary connection call with me and we can see how we can transform the toddler years, together.

January 9, 2025

Episode 210

Help! My toddler is Suddenly a Bad Sleeper! with Jessica Bryant Part 1

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

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What's Your Parenting Superpower?

In this episode, I share a personal story about my background and also my parenting superpower: language! I talk about the power of intentional language, the meaning behind the words we use and how to empower the child in your life with the intentionality of the language you use.

Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler?

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January 7, 2025

Episode 209

What's Your Parenting Superpower? Here's Mine!

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

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Help! My Toddler Just Broke a Brand New Toy!

Welcome to day twelve of the Holiday micro series! This is the final episode of the mini-series where I've been giving hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.

In today's micro-sode I'm talking about how to respond when our toddler breaks a new toy.

Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler?

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January 2, 2025

Episode 208

Help! My Toddler Just Broke a Brand New Toy! (Holiday Micro Series)

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

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Having a hard time staying present during the holiday busyness?

Welcome to day eleven of the Holiday micro series! The mini-series is in full swing and I've been giving hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.

In today's episode I'm talking about staying present in the moment.

Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler?

Check out my free gift to you:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Things Your Toddler Needs to Hear You Say Everyday⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch and listen as your child starts to respond differently to you.

December 31, 2024

Episode 207

How to Stay Present During the Holidays (Holiday Micro Series)

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

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What’s one of your favorite family activities during the holidays?

Welcome to day ten of the Holiday micro series! The mini-series is in full swing and I've been giving hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.

In today's micro-sode I'm talking about connecting with family, traditions and creating core memories.

Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler?

Check out my free gift to you:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Things Your Toddler Needs to Hear You Say Everyday⁠⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch and listen as your child starts to respond differently to you.

December 26, 2024

Episode 206

Holiday Activities That Create Core Family Memories (Holiday Micro Series)

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

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Wonder if sugar makes your kid's behavior worse?

In this episode, I talk about the practice of limiting sweet treats during the holiday and reframing situations to focus on the event and not the treats themselves. I also share my tip about using treat tokens!

Ready to nurture your relationship while raising strong, self-aware kids who feel truly seen, heard, and safe to tell you anything?

Check out my free gift to you:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠5 Things Your Toddler Needs to Hear You Say Everyday⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch and listen as your child starts to respond differently to you.

December 24, 2024

Episode 205

Family Traditions: Does Sugar Make My Toddler's Behavior Worse? (HoliDaze Series Replay)

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

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Does your toddler struggle with social anxiety?

Welcome to day nine of the Holiday micro series! The mini-series is in full swing and I've been giving hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.

In today's micro-sode I'm talking about the social anxiety the holidays can create in toddlers and my top strategy to try!

Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠

Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler?

Check out my free gift to you:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Things Your Toddler Needs to Hear You Say Everyday⁠⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch and listen as your child starts to respond differently to you.

December 19, 2024

Episode 204

Does Your Toddler Have Holiday Induced Social Anxiety? Try This Strategy. (Holiday Micro Series)

About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.

Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.caratyrrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey!