Why does your toddler seem to completely ignore you when you say “no”? Are they just testing limits—or is something deeper going on? In this episode of Talking Toddlers, Erin breaks down what “no” actually means to children under three—and why their response is less about defiance and more about development. You’ll learn how to guide your toddler through this critical stage with firm but loving strategies that really work. Inside this episode: What toddlers truly understand about ...
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Why does your toddler seem to completely ignore you when you say “no”? Are they just testing limits—or is something deeper going on? In this episode of Talking Toddlers, Erin breaks down what “no” actually means to children under three—and why their response is less about defiance and more about development. You’ll learn how to guide your toddler through this critical stage with firm but loving strategies that really work. Inside this episode: What toddlers truly understand about ...
When Screens Take Over: Why It Feels So Hard to Say No (and Why It Matters) Ep 106
Talking Toddlers
35 minutes
1 month ago
When Screens Take Over: Why It Feels So Hard to Say No (and Why It Matters) Ep 106
Why is it so hard to set screen time boundaries with toddlers? Is it just modern parenting—or is there something bigger going on? In this powerful first episode of our screen time mini-series, Erin walks you through the cultural shifts, industry influence, and developmental concerns that make screens a bigger issue than most parents realize. Drawing on insights from The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, Erin challenges moms to be bold, clear, and proactive—starting now. 🎧 In t...
Talking Toddlers
Why does your toddler seem to completely ignore you when you say “no”? Are they just testing limits—or is something deeper going on? In this episode of Talking Toddlers, Erin breaks down what “no” actually means to children under three—and why their response is less about defiance and more about development. You’ll learn how to guide your toddler through this critical stage with firm but loving strategies that really work. Inside this episode: What toddlers truly understand about ...