What happens when you say yes before you’re ready?
This episode explores the journey behind my upcoming book, Talk to Them Early and Often, the doubts along the way, and the courage it takes to begin before you feel fully prepared.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
January 6, 2026
Episode 301
3 Years In And We're Just Getting Started! Big Reveal for 2026
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
What happens when we look back at three years of growth and step boldly into a brand-new chapter?
In this special New Year episode, I pause to reflect on the last three years—lessons learned, growth, and moments that shaped our journey. I also look ahead to what’s coming next, including the exciting release of a new book created especially for toddler parents, caregivers, and educators. Join me as we close one chapter and welcome a new one together.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
January 1, 2026
Episode 300
3 Years In And We're Just Getting Started! Big Reveal for 2026
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
Meltdowns and tantrums are inevitable with toddlers. How you handle them is up to you.
In this episode, I explore a new, conscious approach to handling toddler meltdowns that shifts away from control and punishment and toward collaboration, connection, and mindset.
Ready to master meltdowns? Download my free 5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Parents Managing Toddler Meltdowns here!
December 30, 2025
Episode 299
New Approach to Managing Meltdowns for the New Year
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
Worried your child is more focused on what they'll get this holiday season?
In this episode, I dive into the idea of instead of saying, "what do you want?", you say, "what would you like to give?". I talk about raising thoughtful gift gives and trying to balance out the receiving and the giving.
Ready to Adopt the 4 C’s of Collaborative Discipline?
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December 23, 2025
Episode 298
Gift Giving Season - Stop Asking, "What Did You Get?". Ask This Instead!
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
Nervous about travelling with kids this holiday season?
In this special replay episode I discuss the challenges of traveling with kids during the holiday season. I explain the cognitive process that children go through and how travel tests their executive functioning skills. I also emphasize the importance of seeing it through your child's perspective and making it about the journey, not the destination.
Ready to nurture your relationship while raising strong, self-aware kids who feel truly seen, heard, and safe to tell you anything?
Check out my free gift to you: 5 Things Your Toddler Needs to Hear You Say Everyday. Watch and listen as your child starts to respond differently to you.
December 16, 2025
Episode 298
How to Travel with Kids: 3 Ways to Make it Easier
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
Want to raise a child that is truly grateful and generous?
In this episode, I explore how giving and receiving are the two sides of the coin of gratitude and thankfulness. I share a recent example of teaching kids to give and how the lesson does not settle in our kids' souls unless we tap into their feelings and the emotions around it.
Ready to take the next step?
Check out my short video training, where I guide you through the process of writing your personalized mission statement for raising and to teaching extraordinary human beings. Find all the details here.
December 9, 2025
Episode 297
Teaching Toddlers How to Give and Receive
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
How can we inspire true gratitude to come from within our toddlers?
Join me in this episode as I talk all about inspiring gratitude from our children, even in the middle of struggle. I share ways to use language, motivation and inspiration to use with your kids.
Teachers and ECE Professionals- what type of professional development would you benefit most from?
I do early childhood education trainings, pre-service, in-service and everything in between and would love to connect with you on a 1:1 call to see how I can be of service to you and the littles you work with.
December 4, 2025
Episode 296
The 4 A's of Gratitude - Teaching Toddlers How to Show Thankfulness
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
It's that time of year when buying can be excessive and kids want everything!
Join me in this episode as I discuss the valuable lesson of teaching our children the difference between a need and a want. I share examples and give some simple tips on how to practice teaching this skill!
Ready to take the next step?
Check out my short video training, where I guide you through the process of writing your personalized mission statement for raising and to teaching extraordinary human beings. Find all the details here.
December 2, 2025
Episode 295
Teaching Toddlers the Difference Between Needs vs. Wants
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
Worried about your child's risky play?
Dr. Joanna Spotts joins me in this conversation to talk about the benefits of risky play and why it is essential for development. We also discuss ways to safely provide opportunities for risky play.
Joanna Spotts, EdD has been an educator for over 20 years. Dr. Joanna discovered her passion for risky play during her doctoral journey and seeks to use her voice to help others find the joy of risky play. Join her monthly newsletter to stay up to date!
Ready to Adopt the 4 C’s of Collaborative Discipline?
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November 27, 2025
Episode 294
The Power of Risky Play (Why Your Child Needs It) with Dr. Joanna Spotts
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
How can we help little ones feel genuine gratitude?
In this Thanksgiving episode, I explore how to nurture the inner core of a child so they can receive with grace, kindness, and confidence. This episode shows parents how to model thankfulness and guide little ones toward a lifelong habit of heartfelt appreciation.
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November 25, 2025
Episode 293
What Are Toddler's Grateful For? A Thanksgiving Episode
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
Feeling like you're struggling as a working parent?
In this special episode, I share my guest interview on the Mindful Mama Mentor podcast with Hunter Clarke-Fields.
We discuss mindfulness, parenting as leadership, and the impact of language on a child's identity. I also share practical strategies for emotional awareness, connection, screen time management, and reframing parental guilt.
Ready to take the next step?
Check out my short video training, where I guide you through the process of writing your personalized mission statement for raising and to teaching extraordinary human beings. Find all the details here.
November 20, 2025
Episode 292
Being a Better Working Parent with Hunter-Clarke Fields
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
Ever feel like your child is judging you?
In this episode I share a story of a family interaction I recently witnessed and break it down. I also share a simple trick you can use when you feel like your child says something that triggers you.
Please take a minute to rate and review the show, suggest a topic, and leave a comment so we can get the word out to as many conscious parents as possible.
November 18, 2025
Episode 299
It Feels Like My Toddler is Judging Me! What Do I Say?
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
Curious about the importance of music for your child?
In this episode, Esther Bertram joins me to discuss Mini Maestros' mission of nurturing young minds through musical learning. We talk all about how music enriches your child's brain, setting them up for a lifetime of success.
Esther Bertram has served as Chief Marketing Officer at Mini Maestros for over 10 years. As a professional singer/songwriter, she brings a unique understanding of the powerful role music plays in young children's brain development.
Learn more about Mini Maestros programs, courses and offerings. You can also check out all the work they do on Instagram.
Ready to Adopt the 4 C’s of Collaborative Discipline?
Grab your free download and embrace connection before correction! Get it here.
November 13, 2025
Episode 290
How Music Builds Your Child's Brain for a Lifetime of Success with Esther Bertram from MiniMaestros
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
What happens when kids go into the real world outside our home and eventually face people who say no directly to their faces?
In this episode I answer a very important question bout preparing our kids for situations and hardships they encounter in the real world, where they face different kinds of people and circumstances.
Let's turn the daily tantrums into teachable moments that align with your core values as you raise whole kids in my Transforming the Toddler Years Course.
The course is six modules and it dives deep. It gives you many resources to team up with your kids to get to the promised lands that you want to get to without all the typical parenting drama that is very popularized on the internet and social media. Check it out here.
November 11, 2025
Episode 289
How Will My Child Handle "NO" From Others If I Never Say It?
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
What is selective mutism?
Dr Elisa Shipon-Blum joins me in this episode to talk about communication, mutism and selective more!
Dr Elisa Shipon-Blum, DO is the President and Director of the Selective Mutism Anxiety and Related Disorders Treatment Center (SMart Center) and is a board certified physician who specializes in Selective Mutism.
Learn more about Dr Shipon-Blums work on her podcast, Unspoken Words and the SMart Center's CommuniCamp program.
Looking for intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler?
Check out my newest free gift to you:5 Things Your Toddler Needs to Hear You Say Everyday. Watch and listen as your child starts to respond differently to you.
November 6, 2025
Episode 288
Why Won't My Child Talk to Others? What is Selective Mutism with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
How important is compromise with your child?
In this final episode of our five part series on the four Cs of collaborative discipline, learn to transform the way that you connect with kids, problem solve with them and completely avoid power struggles.
Download the free 4 C's of Collaborative Discipline PDF now!
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Book your complimentary connection call and we will explore together what it would look like to put together a one-on-one package for you.
November 4, 2025
Episode 287
The Fourth C of Collaborative Discipline - The Art of Compromise
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
How important is collaborating with your kids?
In this episode, I discuss the third C of Collaborative Discipline: Collaboration. I share that it's the togetherness is where you problem solve.
Let's turn the daily tantrums into teachable moments that align with your core values as you raise whole kids in my Transforming the Toddler Years Course.
The course is six modules and it dives deep. It gives you many resources to team up with your kids to get to the promised lands that you want to get to without all the typical parenting drama that is very popularized on the internet and social media. Check it out here.
October 28, 2025
Episode 287
The Third C of Collaborative Discipline - Collaborate to Problem Solve
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
Is your toddler not cooperating?
Tia Slightham joins me to talk about understanding the WHY behind your child’s behavior, to set you and your family up for success. We discuss shifting your parenting to shift your child’s behavior and how “forcing” kids to listen or cooperate won’t work!
Tia is the founder of Tia Slightham- Parenting Solutions and The Parenting With Purpose Method, where she works with parents to teach them positive ways to decrease the daily struggles to build a strong parent/child connection.
As part of the Transforming the Toddler Years community, Tia is offering listeners access to her 2 free “Battle Free Parenting Bundle” tools! Just DM her the word TODDLER on Instagram and she will send them directly to you!
Ready to take the next step?
Check out my short video training, where I guide you through the process of writing your personalized mission statement for raising and to teaching extraordinary human beings. Find all the details here.
October 23, 2025
Episode 286
Why Your Toddlers Behavior Isn't Changing with Tia Slightham
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
Curious about collaborative discipline?
In this episode, I talk about the second C of collaborative discipline- communication! I share why it is a cornerstone of the collaborative discipline framework and share an example of it in action.
Download the free 4 C's of Collaborative Discipline PDF now!
Ready to take the next step?
Check out my short video training, where I guide you through the process of writing your personalized mission statement for raising and to teaching extraordinary human beings. Find all the details here.
October 21, 2025
Episode 285
The Second C of Collaborative Discipline - Intentional Communication
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.
What if your child’s most powerful teacher has been you all along?
In this eye-opening episode, I welcome back early childhood expert Gretchen Camp for a deep dive into one of the most fascinating — and misunderstood — topics in parenting: the toddler brain. We unpack how a child’s brain develops between ages 0–5, why those years matter more than any ABCs or 123s ever could, and how parents can become confident, connected guides in their child’s emotional world.
Gretchen is a toddler behavior specialist, holds a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education and spent over 20 years as a public school educator. Today, she is the creator of the Park the Skill™ Method and The Thriving Toddler Blueprint, resources grounded in brain development and built from real classroom experience to help parents raise capable, emotionally strong children starting in toddlerhood.
You are invited to access Gretchen's free workshop: "Your Toddler Sent Me: Why Nothing’s Working and What to Do Instead.” It’s packed with eye-opening insights to help parents understand toddler behavior through a whole new lens. Register here.
Ready to Adopt the 4 C’s of Collaborative Discipline?
Grab your free download and embrace connection before correction! Get it here.
October 16, 2025
Episode 284
Your Toddler's Brain is a Parking Lot - Learn to Build Skills with Gretchen Camp
About Your Host:
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.
As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.
Be the First to Know When Talk to Them Early and Often is Available For Preorder. Get on the list here!
Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the Guest Application form here.