Brief summary of episode:

  • Mother, Unrefined moments – mum rage and a little father unrefined moment from Jess's husband.
  • We speak to Mandy Richardson from Raise Toddlers whose mission is to help you help your toddler, while staying sane!
  • Mandy’s journey to founding Raise Toddlers
  • What age is a child considered a toddler?
  • Are the terrible two’s real?
  • Toddler boundaries and communicating with your toddler
  • What to do with biters?
  • When toddlers say no to EVERYTHING!
  • Risky Play. What is it and what are some ways for us to implement it. Letting go of the helicopter parent tag.
  • Independent Play. How to best nurture independent play.
  • Screen time for kids – the ins and outs and ways to transition out of screentime.
  • Play spaces. Optimising your toddlers play space without having to buy new toys for your toddler. Mandy also offers a playroom/ toy storage service as well as options for age-appropriate toys here
  • Sharing – when kids start learning the concept of sharing.

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