Transforming the Toddler Years Podcast

Transforming the Toddler Years

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“Parenting is really one big, beautiful story and

I love telling it.”

Cara Tyrrell, Founder Core4Parenting

Two toddlers wearing construction safety gear, prentending to play

Keeping Kids Safe When They Have No Stranger Danger back to school parenting safety scripts skills

I looked at my toddler, smiled and said “It’s my job to keep you…”

“SAFE” she yelled with an ear to ear smile on her face.

From the moment my kids were born there was an inner shift. All of a sudden my only job was to keep them safe, loved and protected.

And they knew it.

I’d use ...

young girl with backpack holding man's hand, going to school

Back to School! back to school conscious parenting parenting

My daughter clung to my leg like it was her life force. I took one awkward step, knowing I had to go, that by staying I was only making it harder for both of us, as the teacher pulled my three year old off my body.

She was bawling. And by the time I got to the car, so was I.

15 years ago, ...