The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

Dr. Dravon James, author, speaker and pharmacist, returns to the show to talk to Marijo N. Tinlin about how to survive the holiday hubbub with success and full presence.  She tells us how to deal with the stress and craziness that can push many of us over the edge by looking at each moment as a gift "a present" for each of us.  Whether it's enjoying the laughter and smiles of your children, listening to beautiful music or staring at your sparkly Christmas tree, you can find that peace and joy in the moment. She also helps give ideas of retraining your brain if the holidays are a time of sadness, grief or anger for you. She's offering a FREE 7-day course as well to anyone who would like to learn how to go deep called "Discovering Your Passion". To sign up, please send an email to dravonjames@gmail.com.  Find our more on her website at drdravonjames.com  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subsc

We're living in strange times and the effect trickles down to our kids - they see things on tv and hear things from us. They are missing their friends, struggling in school and need support. How can we help them? School counselor, author and business coach L.J. Jackson, founder of Personal Power Within (https://www.personalpowerwithin.com/) talks with Marijo N. Tinlin, of Teaching Your Toddler about all the tools we can use to help our kids.  She tells us some of the ways you can tell what's happening with your kids - body language, their artwork, their behavior, etc.  Listen to this great episode and tell your friends so they can help their kids too! Find L.J. on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/PersonalPowerwithLJJackson And on instagram at: @l.j.jackson Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podca

Let's learn about Colors, Counting, Patterns and Healthy Eating! Let's read Marijo's book Rattle Rattle Click-Clack available on Amazon here: https://www.teachingyourtoddler.com/rattle-rattle-click-clack-1 or here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1735012408  This story is great for read aloud as well as early readers because of the repetition.  I wrote this book with the "original" toddler was very young and finally got it illustrated. I hope you enjoy it and TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!  Use the hashtag #rattlerattle to share on ALL your social media.  All materials in this podcast and in the book read are copywritten and may not be used without permission of the author, Marijo N. Tinlin.

On October 31, 2020 Miss Leslie will be hosting an on-line Pajama Party on Zoom to help little ones safely celebrate Halloween. See a preview of what she has in store on this video preview she did for Teaching Your Toddler. Miss Leslie has been a nanny for a long time and has recently started providing on-line nanny services to help keep kids engaged so parents can do other things - like take a shower or fix dinner. Her services help keep kids engaged instead of putting a show or a movie on.  Find her on YouTube here: https://missleslie.ca/youtube-channel/ Her website here: https://missleslie.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missleslie_k/    Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on

Today Teaching Your Toddler is welcoming a very special guest Mijha Godfrey, co-found of the Jambo Book Club. The Jambo Book Club is a monthly book box subscription that shines a spotlight on children of color and their stories through the power of beautiful literature. Mijha has appeared on many outlets including CNN and Bloomberg Business Week. She is a wife and mother to three daughters and we welcome her to the show today. Find more about her and Jambo Books on their website at JamboBooks.com For more fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on twitter at @TeachingToddler and on Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler   

Dr. Dravon James joins Teaching Your Toddler this week to talk about how moms, especially young moms learning about being a mom AND managing little ones, can keep their cool even in the chaos. Many times, we need to reframe our expectations to find calm and happiness during the storm. Dr. James has some great ways to help ground yourself and “listen to your body” instead of letting your brain make all the decisions. Listen for her fantastic “Body Scan” exercise for decision-making. She says “the body never lies” while our brain can easily tell us what we want to hear. She also says we can be thankful while STILL being angry and she’ll explain what that means. She also reminds us that we are always modeling to our children regarding how we react to emotions and situations. Remember, they are ALWAYS watching and observing.   Dr. Dravon James is the founder of Everyday Peace and hosts the weekly radio show “Everyday Peace” on Unity Radio. She is also a speaker, life coach and the author of the book “Freedom Is Y

Teaching Your Toddler welcomes Melissa Ridolfi, Vice President of Retirement and College Leadership at Fidelity Investments to talk about ways parents of young kids can prepare to save for their kids’ college education. Almost one-third of parents aren’t sure what to expect in terms of the cost of college by the time their kids are ready to enroll but, surprisingly, 77% of parents do save for college and believe college is worth the expense. In this interview, Ridolfi shares several ways parents can save without taking big chunks of money such as using credit cards that give you cash back into your 529 savings plan or encouraging friends and family to give gifts of money into 529 funds in lieu of gifts for kids. Check out their on-line resources at www.fidelity.com/529 Watch the video version of this episode at www.teachingyourtoddler.com  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teaching

Thinking of getting a new pet? Listen to this episode and hear ALL the things you MUST think about before you bring that little bundle of fur home. Dr. Carol give us a comprehensive list of things to consider when you are thinking about a new pet. It's not as easy as just heading to the local Humane Society. You need to consider many things first - cost, time, living conditions, your family's current dynamic, and much more. Dr. Carol Osborne is a DVM who specializes in integrative health for pets. She's a patent holder for both cats and dogs and developed the PAAWS nutritional program which she explains in the episode. She's also the author of two books “Naturally Healthy Cats” and “Naturally Healthy Dogs.” You can find her at www.chagrinfallspetclinic.com/ and at www.drcarol.com   Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For more expert interviews, fun activities

In this very special episode of Teaching Your Toddler, host and founder Marijo Tinlin welcomes Florence Ann Romano, also known as the Windy City Nanny. back to the show for a return visit.  In this episode, you will hear Romano talk about the new paradigm in education and what's the best solution for your family - online, home school, private and how do we help our kids transition to any of these options if they're used to being home with us? She also talks about the shift that many parents have felt during the shut down that helps us realize more about the values we want to instill in our kids that we've been so easily able to view in recent month. Focusing on manners, kindness, tolerance and compassion with our kids may actually result in a "Better Kid" from Covid.  Romano is an author, philanthropist and web series star/host of the YouTube show Windy City Nanny, which premiered August 21st, 2019.  She has also released a book called Nanny and Me, which is a children's book to help kids make the transition

Dr. Patti Ashley shares her thoughts, research and favorite quotes on re-parenting your own inner child for more effective parenting of your children.   Have you heard of "ancestral dna" as it relates to being a parent, or "heart-centered parenting" instead of the old paradigms of too strict or too permissive?   Do you know how your child is like a "packet of seeds with no label"? Listen to the podcast and find out more! Dr. Patti Ashley is a best-selling author, speaker, psychotherapist and designer of Authenticity Architect which brings unique insight into the identification and treatment of trauma, shame, grief and dysfunctional family patterns. Her signature model of Authenticity Architecture creates long-term changes in the brain and central nervous system, breaking through barriers to personal freedom and authentic growth, and excavating the truth of self-love, belonging and connection. Patti holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in psychology from the Union Institute and University.  Patti also h

Dr. Greg Hammer, MD is a pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, professor at Stanford University Medical Center and the author of GAIN Without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals. He has also spent many years learning and teaching about health and wellness including a daily meditation practice. In this episode, Dr. Hammer talks about the 4 Pillars of Being Present – the only time we are guaranteed is the present we are experiencing RIGHT NOW. As parents, sometimes it’s hard to stay present. He also talks about ways to have gratitude each day and take stock in the wonder of the day. Our days with kids are long and tiring. Taking time at the end of the day either writing down or thinking of 3 things has been scientifically been proven to help us be happier. One of the most important practice we can teach our children is gratitude. Taking time each day to talk about the good things that happened. Dr. Hammer talks about our true nature as beings seeking peace and h

Welcome to our story time episode Mother Goose Part Two! This episode features more readings from the Mother Goose book featured on the public domain site gutenburg.org. For all the links mentioned in the show, please go to our home page for more information about Teaching Your Toddler.  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on twitter at @TeachingToddler and on Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler  To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: glow.fm/teachingyourtoddler Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows! FREE Essential Oil Samples! Why essential oils? They are safer, cheaper and more effective than traditional treatments

Welcome to our show about Summer! Summer starts on June 20 in the United States so we’re going to celebrate this amazing time of the year with some fun activities to help teach your child all about this season. For all the links mentioned in the show, please go to our webpage for this show here.  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on twitter at @TeachingToddler and on Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler  To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: glow.fm/teachingyourtoddler Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows!   FREE Essential Oil Samples! If you are ready to learn more about health and wellness through the use of pure

Welcome to our show about Father's Day! Dads are such an important part of the family - whether it's your husband or your own dad - grandad to your little one, let's celebrate in some fun ways, honoring the men in our lives. For all the links mentioned in the show, please go to our webpage for this show here.  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on twitter at @TeachingToddler and on Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler  To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: glow.fm/teachingyourtoddler Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows!   FREE Essential Oil Samples! If you are ready to learn more about health and wellness through t

Welcome to our show about The Man On The Moon, the Moon and Space! While space travel is definitely a high-level concept for little ones but it's never too early! And you can always point to the moon or the sky and talk about that.  For all the links mentioned in the show, please go to our webpage for this show here.  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on twitter at @TeachingToddler and on Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler  To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: glow.fm/teachingyourtoddler Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows!   FREE Essential Oil Samples! If you are ready to take charge of your family's health th

Welcome to our special story time episode of the classic Mother Goose stories. Read from the public domain from a book called The Real Mother Goose, published in 1916. There are tons of stories in this book so this is just part one. For all the links mentioned in the show, please go to our webpage for this show here.  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on twitter at @TeachingToddler and on Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler  To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: glow.fm/teachingyourtoddler Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows!   FREE Essential Oil Samples! If you are ready to learn more about health and wellness t

Welcome to our special story time episode of the classic Snowdrop (AKA Snow White) and the 7 Dwarfs. Read from the public domain from a book called Children’s Hour With Red Riding Hood And Other Stories, edited by Watty Piper The title is a bit different but the story is the same.  For all the links mentioned in the show, please go to our webpage for this show here.  Get my Fairy Tale book on Amazon Kindle for just $0.99 here: Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know (Annotated): 24 Classic Stories For Modern Children Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on twitter at @TeachingToddler and on Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler  To support great future content, please click here and help us out wi

Welcome to our special story time episode of the classic Sleeping Beauty.  This version is read from Gutenburg.org from a book called Children's Hour with Red Riding Hood and Other Stories, Edited by Watty Piper For all the links mentioned in the show, please go to our webpage for this show here.  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on twitter at @TeachingToddler and on Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler  To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: glow.fm/teachingyourtoddler Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows!   FREE Essential Oil Samples! If you are ready to learn more about health and wellness through the use of pur

Welcome to our special story time episode of the classic Red Riding Hood.  This fun little story ends much better than the usual classic tale which has the grandmother meeting a rather tragic ending. HINT: Everyone survives this version! Get my Fairy Tale book on Amazon Kindle for just $0.99 here For all the links mentioned in the show, please go to our webpage for this show here.  Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on twitter at @TeachingToddler and on Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler  To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: glow.fm/teachingyourtoddler Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows!   FREE Essential Oil Sa

Welcome to our show about Helping! This is an incredible concept to teach our little ones because it’s something we MUST model for them. Kids are naturally self-focused so we need to show them what helping really means and how it can really make them feel good to help someone. For all the links mentioned in the show, please go to our website for this show here.  Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on twitter at @TeachingToddler and on Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler    FREE Essential Oil Samples! If you are ready to learn more about health and wellness through the use of pure, natural essential oils for you and your family, please contact me now and I will send you a FREE sample of the oil that best fits your needs. Tell me what wellness challenges your family is facing and I’ll connect you with an essential oil to help support that.