Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

If every meal feels like a negotiation over one more bite, it may be time to try something different.

When parents worry their child isn’t eating enough, it’s natural to coax, bargain, bribe, or plead. But that pressure can actually make picky eating worse.

In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to help your child become more comfortable with food, withou...

Bringing home a new baby can turn a toddler’s world upside down. Suddenly, your potty-trained, independent kid is having accidents, asking to be carried, or needing you every time you sit down to feed the baby.

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why regression after a new sibling arrives is so common, what your toddler’s behavior may really be communicating, and big-...

Friendship problems can start earlier than most parents expect.

By age three, children are beginning to form real friendships. They’re also learning how to join a group, take turns, handle rejection, solve disagreements, and make up after conflict.

In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains what friendship looks like during the preschool years, why being left out can h...

Starting school stirs up big feelings — for little kids and for the parents saying goodbye. Dr. Cathryn shares the moment that changed drop-offs for good with her own youngest, plus the big-hearted scripts, routines, and small shifts that make those first mornings smoother.

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When potty training goes sideways, it's easy to wonder if you're doing something wrong. In this episode, I answer a parent's question about a 3-year-old who won't pee or poop on the potty and explain why less pressure often leads to more progress.

You'll learn practical strategies to build body awareness, reduce resistance, know when to seek medical advice, and help you...