Podcasts · Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn
Helping Kids Listen Better: The Big-Hearted Way
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Episode Helping Kids Listen Better: The Big-Hearted Way
When kids ignore us, it can feel personal. Disrespectful. Triggering. But what if “not listening” isn’t a behavior problem at all?
In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why toddlers and preschoolers struggle with cooperation, what’s really happening in their developing brains, and why yelling may work in the moment—but backfires long-term.
You’ll learn how to help your child cooperate without threats, bribes, or power struggles, using big-hearted strategies that help kids feel seen, safe, and more willing to listen.
Because when kids aren’t listening, they’re not being difficult—they’re developing.
RESOURCES:
👉 Join the Big-Hearted membership: The Big-Hearted School Of Parenting
👉 Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram
👉 Subscribe to my free newsletter for big-hearted parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: newsletter
RESOURCES Toddlers Made Easy online course
Potty Training Made Easy online course
Help Your Child Fall Asleep Independently mini-class
Toddlers Made Easy book
200 Big-Hearted Scripts
FREE GUIDE: 5 Must-Dos Before Starting Potty Training
And don’t forget to follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram.
Links in the notes 10
- https://www.healthiest-baby.com/Big-Hearted-Parenting
- https://www.instagram.com/healthiest_baby
- https://www.healthiest-baby.com/Big-Hearted-Newsletter
- https://www.healthiest-baby.com/because-parenting-is-hard-lets-make-it-easier
- https://www.healthiest-baby.com/potty-training-made-easy-1-17844fb3-a66e-4e07-a9c0-ed50f5b289c6
- https://www.healthiest-baby.com/fall-asleep-without-you
- https://www.amazon.com/Toddlers-Made-Easy-Become-Parent/dp/0593844297/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QISUH3PL80NG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.B8DQl547MLPPcB2Ox9jfxY-lwuy0yAJwoaG-Jq5Yz_giHR8A3uwOyqVfN3LNc7DPXcQBAvRUeWzOTuR7MnoOv1aCaH6Ax6qBWC-m682EBwifDIJ4TqRvJ2EC_FcJIr0SDIaVe8nUrF385p-wBrM08RVK64qksV3Fku9AnEsQ3L0hSp_fVk62Lv2Nwd9F6xHsZ_3cmjsNnvjxFq3FLIWIU9EnTJ6D3oWkZbb0apWMEno.LrD4381GqnOCvd90rhKRy1cmiqcbUHT9WBNSmuTIVx0&dib_tag=se&keywords=toddlers+made+easy&qid=1785179738&sprefix=toddlers+made+easy%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1
- https://www.healthiest-baby.com/words-that-work
- https://www.healthiest-baby.com/5-ways-to-make-potty-training-easier
- https://www.instagram.com/healthiest_baby/
Transcript
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