Today on the Say it Here podcast, Judi Franco and Corie Adjmi interview toddler parenting expert and ICF-certified coach Devon Kuntzman about her book and program Transforming Toddlerhood and why “toddlerhood is terrible” is a myth. Devon explains toddlers’ limited impulse control, emotional regulation, and communication skills, while empowering parents to treat behavior as communication rather than just “bad behavior” needing punishment. She offers a new look at parenting young children by emphasizing connection, curiosity, clear limits, consistent follow-through, and skill-teaching (often after everyone calms down). Devon also warns against both authoritarian obedience-first parenting and overcorrecting into giving kids too much power in their relationships with their parents. And when it comes to struggling with public tantrums or potty-training snafus, she covers all of that too. If parenting through toddlerhood has been an uphill battle, this episode is for you! And remember - your kiddo is experiencing constant growth, but parenting is a journey of personal growth as well. Empowering parents is what Devon does best, so hit play for a much-needed morale boost.

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Listen to hear Dr. Koslowitz share ideas from her book Post-Traumatic Parenting and her cycle-breaking approach to trauma and healing.

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In this episode, co-hosts Judi Franco and Corie Adjmi welcome Jennifer Acker, a licensed clinical social worker and certified therapist, who specializes in relationships. Jennifer discusses her journey into therapy, emphasizing the importance of the relationship with oneself. The co-hosts and Jennifer also explore 'Mother Hunger', a term defining our longing and need for nurturance and protection. Jennifer shares her therapeutic map and the significance of early life experiences on personal development. They conclude by discussing the power of self-talk and its impact on overall well-being.

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