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Cara Tyrrell, Founder Core4Parenting
Understanding the HHS Search for Autism Causes: Insights from Dr. Vladimir Barayev, MD autism conscious parenting family holistic health
Contributing Writer:  Dr. Vladimir Barayev, MD

 

You may have seen recent headlines about the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launching a new search for the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)—with a particular focus on vaccines. Medical resea...

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The Power of Rhythm and Routine: How to Create a Calm, Connected Home for Young Children character conscious parenting family foundational skills parenting routine skill development
Contributing Writer: Kimberly Gawne 

 

TL;DR

Creating consistent daily rhythms and routines is one of the most effective ways to support young children’s emotional well-being, brain development, and family connection. By implementing predictable patterns in your day, you reduce stress, prevent ta...

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Instead of Saying Don’t, Say ‘Get Permission First’ behavior boundaries collaborative parenting conscious parenting foundational skills mom life safety toddler mom
Contributing Writer: Erica Trainor from the Lil' Iguana’s Children’s Safety Foundation

 

As parents of toddlers and preschoolers, we’ve all found ourselves saying “don’t” more times than we can count.

 

“Don’t touch that!”
“Don’t talk to strangers!”
“Don’t go near the water!”
“Don’t eat that!”

 

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You Love Your Kids Unconditionally collaborative parenting conscious parenting core 4 gentle parenting growth mindset mindset parenting

I believe that all kids are worthy of our respect, trust, honesty. 

Without having to earn it.

Yes, even two year olds.

 

This is the foundational principle in the Collaborative Parenting Methodology(TM) I used to raise my kids and teach my students. 

 

Nurturing human connection between adult...

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How To Talk to Toddlers Mid-Tantrum behavior collaborative parenting conscious parenting foundational skills gentle parenting language skills parenting scripts

Tantrums are all kinds of T's: Tricky, Terrible, Testing, Trying, and, in any given day, Too Many!  (and Too Loud!)

 

I know, I'm preaching to the toddler tribe choir here.

 

You know that my goal is to teach you about another set of alliterative T's: how to Turn Tantrums into Teachable Moments....

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Do Your Kids Lie? Here's Why & What to Say behavior character collaborative parenting conscious parenting flexible thinking parenting

Meet Davey, a high-energy, fun spirited little boy who is ALWAYS in motion.

This is toddler Davey loving life way back in 2021.

He's now six years old and the hero in my story-of-the-week on the podcast. 

Why? 

 

Because he lied to me, and then told the truth to his teacher about lying to me.

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1 Toy + My Backseat = Creative Play! conscious parenting creative play independent play paly parenting parenting tips

A couple weeks ago I scooped up my Goddaughter and headed to the local library. 

Last summer they renovated their infant/toddler play space and it is truly AHmazing now! 

We touched everything, emptied and filled buckets, made stories with magnetic & felt walls, and squeezed countless stuffies for...

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The #1 Tool for Toddler Regulation collaborative parenting conscious parenting core4 emotional intelligence emotional regulation family parenting skill development

Meet Sylvie and her collaborative mama and daddy celebrating her 3rd birthday. Last Saturday, was her first “real kid” birthday party.  

 

The kind where you invite allll the kids from daycare, and hope for the best while expecting the worst!

 

Picture this: Lots of  littles  running around (ind...

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Preventing Gift Overwhelm conscious parenting family family traditions holidays mindset motherhood parenting wins

Christmas 2011 - Also known as the year we hit the reset button on the holiday.

Christmas is the season of giving and receiving between friends, families, and coworkers, but from the perspective of a little one, it’s all about the ‘getting’.  

 

The way they give back to us, through their smiles,...

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How to Savor Moments collaborative parenting conscious parenting mindset motherhood parenthood perspective self awareness

When my kids were one and three, the daily struggles were REAL and honestly, I thought it would never end.  

 

“Two and four have got to be better, right?” My daily prayer, mantra style. 

 

When I turned to my village for support they said loving, yet unhelpful, things.  

 

Don't blink and you...

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Creativity and Kids conscious parenting creativity family foundational skills parenting skills

“It's not very beautiful is it?” We were painting little plaster Halloween creatures and this little four year old’s was multi-colored and multi-layered, hues blending to create new and different shades. 

 

When I hesitated, he put down the paintbrush held it up to show me and said again, “Nanny C...

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Mama's Warrior Mindset character conscious parenting emotional awareness emotional regulation first time mom flexible thinking growth mindset mindset patience self care

It was a quiet summer Saturday morning.  I was up early, a cup of hot coffee in my hand while momming mantras ran through my mind: I will stay calm today. I WILL stay calm today. I can do this. 

 

The day before with my 4 year old had been hard. The day before that, even harder. Honestly, it had j...

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