Lesson Category: Toddlers & PreSchoolers

In this class, you will learn (1) how to support your babies and toddlers throughout the day with positive routines and (2) about the inborn drives that support young children to learn family routines.

It has been said that perfectionism is a trait that makes life an endless report card on accomplishments or appearances. The tendency toward perfectionism has increased significantly among young people over the past 30 years. It can be associated with depression, anxiety, eating disorders and even suicide. The needs to feel accepted and to be cared about tend to drive perfectionism and without treatment, may get worse over time. 

Perfectionists strive for flawlessness in themselves and/or in others. If you’re wondering whether you have these tendencies, the chances are that you do to one degree or another.

Human beings are built to reflect each other’s emotions. When children display intense feelings and behaviors, our brains naturally reflect those. We start to feel stressed, angry, fearful, or overwhelmed, just like our kids. The most helpful thing we can do is to develop a brain calming practice and make it part of our daily routine.

Each of us grows up in a unique family and when we come together as a couple, we don’t usually talk about our parenting beliefs until children are actually on the scene. The more intentional parents are about sharing their stories and values with each other, the more likely it is that you can agree on parenting approaches.  

Mothers often parent in ways that are different from fathers and those differences can be helpful to children, but only if you recognize the strengths of each other’s approaches.. “Marshmallows” often join with “Generals” because in some ways they need each other. But over time your differences can become more dramatic and problematic.  

Transitioning to kindergarten is an important life event. It can be both a scary and exciting time for you and your child. You may be wondering: Is my child ready? Am I ready?  

It helps to remember that children are unique. Each child starts kindergarten with a wide range of skills.  Many parents are concerned about academic skills and we may forget about the particularly important emotional skills that help your child succeed.

Your older child was so excited about the new baby. But now that your baby has arrived, he is uncooperative and sometimes acts like a baby, himself. Meanwhile, you're trying to control your youngest as she starts to throw tantrums and learns the word "no." 

This scenario is all too common, but there are simple tools you can use to increase your children's compliance and decrease your stress. 

The time has come for your precious “baby” to start daycare or preschool, and you may be feeling a range of emotions. There are steps that you can take to help your family make a smooth, positive transition into this next chapter of your life.

Ready to embark on potty training? This class provides a step-by-step approach to establish a sustainable potty routine and addresses potential challenges, ensuring a smoother transition for your child.

After this quick video, you will be able to...

• Make informed choices to initiate the potty training process effectively.
• Develop a consistent potty training routine tailored to your child's needs.
• Anticipate and manage common challenges during potty training.

Considering starting potty training with your toddler? This class guides you through the essential steps to prepare both you and your child, ensuring a cooperative and successful potty training journey.

After this quick video, you will be able to...

• Foster a cooperative relationship with your child to support potty training success.
• Identify signs indicating your child's readiness for potty training.
• Assess your own preparedness to begin the potty training process.

Parenting can be challenging, and it's natural to feel frustrated at times. This class helps you understand your triggers and provides techniques to manage your emotions, leading to a calmer and more positive parenting experience.

After this quick video, you will be able to...

• Identify personal triggers that lead to frustration.
• Apply strategies to manage and reduce feelings of annoyance.
• Foster a more positive and patient approach to parenting.