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

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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....

Mindset Shifts for Staying Positive When Kids Are Diagnosed with Medical Conditions medical issues mindset mom life parenting

My kids were medical kids. Seriously, Claire's first five years of life were peppered with diagnoses, doctors, specialists and surgeries.

After the stillborn loss of our first daughter, I worked hard to keep all her medical struggles in perspective, repeating this mantra daily: At least...