How Your Child’s Hurtful Words Reveal the #1 Thing You Need Most
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1️⃣ Listening and cooperation
2️⃣ Meltdowns and emotional coaching
3️⃣ Triggers and your own calm superpower
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Back to the Episode:
Ever feel stung by your toddler's words?
In this episode, we talk about why toddlers say hurtful things like 'Go away, Mommy' and 'I don't love you,' and how these moments reveal what you need most as a parent.
We'll discuss toddler tantrums, emotional boundaries, and the hidden fix-it loop that can leave you feeling drained. Learn how to stay calm and ensure your peace doesn't depend on your child's behavior.
Plus, join the Calm Superpower cohort starting November 3rd for strategies to handle listening, meltdowns, and triggers. Sign up by October 31st to save $100 and get a free Toddler Toolkit T-shirt!
00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Fix-It Loop
00:31 Understanding Toddler Tantrums and Hurtful Words
00:58 Introducing the Calm Superpower Cohort
02:19 Exploring Emotional Boundaries
06:51 The Hidden Fix-It Loop Explained
10:14 Nervous System Link: Safety vs. Seeking
11:30 Emotional Boundaries vs. Emotional Walls
18:26 Practical Responses to Hurtful Words
20:25 Conclusion and Next Steps
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Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Happy Toddler, Confident Parent Cohort and Course. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!
Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children.
