Toddlerhood is full of big emotions, sudden shifts, and constant changes, especially when a new baby is on the way. Today we’ll take a closer look at what’s really happening underneath toddler behavior and how parents can navigate this stage of life with confidence, connection, and compassion.
In this episode of Yoga | Birth | BabiesI’m joined by Devon Kuntzman. Devon is the founder of Transforming toddlerhooda certified parent coach and mother. Devon helps parents move beyond the terrible twos story by redefining toddlerhood as a powerful window for building emotional intelligence, secure relationships, and lifelong skills. Her work – and her book, Transforming toddlerhood– offers practical, guilt-free support for this often misunderstood phase.
In this episode you will learn about:
- About Devon and what led her to focus her work on toddlerhood
- What parents need to know about the sudden shift to toddlerhood, and how it can impact family dynamics when a new sibling is on the way
- Intentional ways parents can foster sibling bonding before or just after the new baby arrives
- Examples of how parents can involve their toddler in baby care in a way that feels meaningful and positive
- The ‘sharing phase’ and how parents can support each child during this difficult transition
- Turn-taking rituals: what they look like in practice and how families can incorporate them into daily routines
- When toddlers hit – and they do often – what is the best way for parents to respond in that moment?
- How you as a parent can set boundaries while validating your toddler’s emotions
- Advice to help parents let go of their feelings of guilt and have confidence in their parenting choices during this transition
- How parents can nurture their own bond with their toddler while still meeting the needs of a newborn
- Simple, actionable tools parents can use to ease the transition from toddler to sibling
- One last tip or advice that Deon would like to give to new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Devon:
Devon Kuntzman, PCC, is the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, a certified coach and mother of a spirited three-year-old. She is on a mission to rewrite the story of the terrible twos and beyond, and help parents see toddlerhood as a unique opportunity to build social, emotional, and relationship skills.
As Instagram’s original toddler parenting coach with a background in psychology and child development, Devon has guided tens of thousands of families around the world to parent with greater peace, confidence, and joy.
Her new book, Transforming toddlerhoodis designed to support parents, not guilt them, and provides tools, encouragement, and a new perspective to make this challenging season one of the most meaningful chapters of the parenting journey.
Contact Devon:
Instagram: @transformingtoddlerhood
Website: https://www.transformingtoddlerhood.com/book/
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