Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

Ten-minute episodes on toddler behavior, discipline and parenting strategies AI summary

Dr. Cathryn Visit website › Kids & Family · EN · 222 episodes · latest 2026-11-11

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Toddlers Made Easy is a short, 10 minute, bite-sized podcast that gives you the insight, tools, and confidence you need to not only handle anything toddler-related thrown your way —but prevent problem behaviors before they start. Toddlers Made Easy is hosted by Dr. Cathryn, a nationally recognized pediatrician (retired) with more than 35 years of experience and a mother of 4.

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© 2026 Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

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Latest episodes

  1. How to Encourage Independent Play (And No, It Isn’t Too Late)

    2026-11-11 · 7 min

    Does your toddler refuse to play unless you're right beside them? Do you wish you could get five minutes to yourself? Independent play is a skill kids can learn, and it's not too late to start. In this episode, Dr.…

  2. Why Toddlers Lie (And What Parents Should Do)

    2026-11-04 · 8 min

    I like it when kids tell their first lies, which I explain in today's episode. In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, I walk you through: Why toddlers “lie” (fantasy and reality blur, wishful thinking, and they’re too…

  3. Get Your Kids to Cooperate Without Feeling Like the Bad Guy

    2026-10-28 · 8 min

    Do you feel like the bad guy most days? Like all you do is say no and break up fights? In this episode, I share two ways to get your child’s cooperation without saying no. And I start with a Nana moment I wish I could…

  4. The Secret To Shorter, Fewer, and Less Intense Tantrums

    2026-10-21 · 10 min

    Ever feel like your toddler’s tantrums come out of nowhere—and take forever to end? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, Dr. Cathryn shares a big-hearted, science-backed approach to handling tantrums that actually…

  5. Help! My Child Will Only Poop In A Diaper

    2026-10-14 · 8 min

    Your child pees on the potty without a problem, but when it's time to poop, they insist on a diaper. You've tried rewards, encouragement, and waiting it out. Nothing seems to work. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains…

  6. The Big-Hearted Yet Firm Way of Saying No

    2026-10-07 · 13 min

    Struggling to set boundaries without caving or feeling that familiar pang of guilt? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explores the art of big-hearted parenting—where firm boundaries meet empathy and understanding. Discover…

  7. How to Calm A Tantrum Without Making It Worse

    2026-09-30 · 10 min

    Tantrums aren’t misbehavior—they’re a sign your child’s system is overloaded. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains how your calmness (not your words) helps tantrums pass without escalating. You’ll learn: •Why reasoning…

  8. How To Make Discipline Easier (A LOT EASIER)

    2026-09-23 · 8 min

    Getting your child to cooperate doesn’t always mean getting firmer. Sometimes, it means getting playful. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares one of the most underused discipline tools for young kids: playfulness. You’ll…

  9. Why Is My Toddler Suddenly Scared of Everything?

    2026-09-16 · 10 min

    Your toddler suddenly hates the dark. They’re terrified of the vacuum, the bathtub drain, or the public washroom they used last week without a problem. What happened? In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explains why new fears…

  10. TME 211 - How To Help A Picky Eater

    2026-09-09 · 11 min

    If every meal feels like a negotiation over one more bite, it may be time to try something different. When parents worry their child isn’t eating enough, it’s natural to coax, bargain, bribe, or plead. But that pressure…

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Oldest episode in feed
08/2022 · over 4 years
Typical length
10 min
Format
Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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