Toddlers Made Easy is a short, 10 minute, bite-sized podcast that gives you the insight, tools, and confidence you need to not only handle anything toddler-related thrown your way —but prevent problem behaviors before they start. Toddlers Made Easy is hosted by Dr. Cathryn, a nationally recognized pediatrician (retired) with more than 35 years of experience and a mother of 4.
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Toddlers Made Easy is a short, 10 minute, bite-sized podcast that gives you the insight, tools, and confidence you need to not only handle anything toddler-related thrown your way —but prevent problem behaviors before they start. Toddlers Made Easy is hosted by Dr. Cathryn, a nationally recognized pediatrician (retired) with more than 35 years of experience and a mother of 4.
Why Your Toddler Resists Everything (And What to Do About It)
Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn
11 minutes
1 week ago
Why Your Toddler Resists Everything (And What to Do About It)
Struggling with toddler resistance? This episode breaks down why your child says "no" to everything and how to work with their natural instincts instead of against them.
What You'll Learn
What the "You-Can't-Make-Me" reflex is and why it's actually healthy
Why toddler brains react with automatic resistance
Common triggers (commands, transitions, feeling rushed)
What makes things worse (power struggles, taking it personally)
Practical strategies for daily routines
Key Takeaways
The reflex is developmental, not defiance
Invite cooperation instead of demanding it
Connection is the strongest antidote to resistance
Stay calm and confident—you're the CEO
Give choices to preserve their sense of control
Quick Tips
Replace commands with invitations
Give transition warnings
Pause when resistance peaks
Use collaborative language
Fill their connection tank with one-on-one time
Resources
Toddlers Made Easy
Help! My Child Will Only Poop In A Diaper Waitlist
Toddlers Made Easy, the book
SPONSORS
Acorns Early
Kidsy
Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn
Toddlers Made Easy is a short, 10 minute, bite-sized podcast that gives you the insight, tools, and confidence you need to not only handle anything toddler-related thrown your way —but prevent problem behaviors before they start. Toddlers Made Easy is hosted by Dr. Cathryn, a nationally recognized pediatrician (retired) with more than 35 years of experience and a mother of 4.
