Parenting Through the Toddler Years

Parenting through the toddler years: Five-Week SeriesWorkshop series for parents/caregivers with children 12-36 monthsHow do I respond to tantrums and meltdowns? What are some alternatives to “then you’ll loose your dessert” or “then you’ll loose your screen time” to motivate behavior?What is the so called “critical period” of brain development and how you can optimize brain development and self confidence in the early years?How can I encourage independent play so I can work/get things done?What are alternatives to screen time time that will keep my child relatively quiet and entertained?What are indoor activities that will get energy out in a big way when we can't get outside?The toddler years are a time of rapid growth and change. As toddlers gain new abilities and begin to desire more independence, they can also demonstrate challenging behavior-such as tantrums, refusing to cooperate, hitting, and biting—that leave even seasoned caregivers at a loss.In this five-week series, parents have the opportunity to share more about their unique child, ask questions, and practice evidence-based positive discipline techniques with other parents of toddlers.Weekly topics include:Toddler sleep (night weaning, nap regressions, nightmares, transitioning to a toddler bed)Potty training (when/how to begin, no-pressure strategies, and language/techniques to engage toddlers) - also available a la care herePositive discipline strategies for challenging toddler behaviors like tantrums, refusing to cooperate, hitting, biting and more.Preventative strategies to reduce challenging behaviors, including floor time, routines and rituals, and self-care for parentsSensory and art activities (great alternatives to screen time) that will help to focus over- excited toddlers, create calming effects and help organize your child’s developing brain. Please note that the Parenting Your Toddler Intro course (or the Toddler Transition course) is a prerequisite for the five-week series. If you are unable to take one of these classes prior to the series, please let us know, and we’ll work with you! Learn new strategies (or brush up) on how to handle tricky toddler behavior, connect with your toddler, work on toddler sleep, potty training, and learn some sensory and art activities that are great alternatives to screen time!  This five week series includes potty training, toddler sleep and lots of positive discipline strategies for young toddlers. If you have always wanted to take the course, but could never make the scheduling work-now may be your golden opportunity! LIVE 6-WEEK SERIES (in-person or Zoom in)Week 1: Introduction - A glimpse into your child's rapidly developing brain, an overview of typical developmental milestones, and guidelines for setting developmentally appropriate expectations.Week 2: Brain development concepts, preventative strategies, and I Love You RitualsWeek 3: Strategies for working through challenging behavior - in the moment strategies, alternatives to no, gaining cooperation, transitions.Week 4: The Importance of Nature and Sensory Play, Art Activities, Daily Schedules, & Floor Time Week 5: Potty training - also available a la carte here Week 6: Toddler sleep and group problem solvingYou can either join in-person or via Zoom (recording will also be available if you miss a class).If you have previously taken the intro to this course, please email [email protected] and we can discount that off of your tuition.