Teaching Your Toddler

02/04/2026

Struggling with spelling words? 😩 Jump on a trampoline! Bounce on a yoga ball! 🤸‍♀️ Moving while learning opens up the brain and helps focus. More teachers need to know this! Tag ! Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/yVhAS-NkuH8?si=gsjxrkkFyaewZ2Vt

02/04/2026

The key to potty training success? A dry diaper in the morning, 10 days in a row. It's child-led, meaning their body is telling them when they're ready. Listen to their cues, not a rigid schedule.

Full episode: https://youtu.be/GXNCuACirW8?si=KNhLfEM5fQB6n_db

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01/29/2026

We often think of fiber for digestion, but it's crucial for mental well-being. Nutritional psychology is gaining traction, revealing direct links between gut health and mood. Fiber nourishes your gut microbiome, profoundly impacting your overall well-being. It's a win-win!

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_q2AJkKireo?si=6HEUD8AdMI-Gi5KQ

01/28/2026

[NEW EPISODE] What's in your spice cabinet? A whole lot of goodness! Learn all the great ways you can use common kitchen spices for boosting wellness with our fabulous return guest Jaya Jaya Myra with Marijo Newton Tinlin from the Teaching Your Toddler Show!

Instead of reaching in your medicine cabinet, how about reaching into your spice cabinet - our guest will tell you how in this very helpful episode.Wellness ...

01/19/2026

Catherine Callahan shares her secrets to preventing picky eating! 🤔 Early exposure to variety is KEY! 👶🥦🥕 Find out how to make mealtimes fun and stress-free! 🎉 Full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tFDnLmL2gME?si=NvaO23nICwhRxIHT

01/19/2026

[NEW EPISODE] 🎤🎤🎤Body Image, Eating Disorders & Raising Kids in a Diet‑Culture World with... https://youtu.be/2xBA1mnSX_4?si=CUcB61XIV5Qf4JmI via

In this powerful and reassuring episode, Marijo sits down with Dr. Lauren Hartman — one of fewer than 1,000 adolescent‑medicine specialists in the U.S., pedi...

01/16/2026

🌳 What do we get from the trees? Watch to the end to find out...

Dr. Bishara explains that kids going outside more helps develop their immune system and gut health.

Exposure to bacteria and sunlight is key, especially vitamin D and substances released by trees. A 12 week study showed increased gut microbiome diversity just from being outside.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/8n__WzuBemc?si=0mY1Eoob7MMwmpWM

01/13/2026

Did you know your gut and brain are deeply connected? The vagus nerve is the main communication line. Your gut helps produce neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are vital for cognitive function.

For example, tryptophan from food is essential for serotonin and melatonin production. Make sure you're eating the right foods!

Full Episode: https://youtu.be/8n__WzuBemc?si=xZmp9KlGw8sIGUmh

01/08/2026

It often starts without us realizing. One person feels sorry for another and wants to 'fix' them. But while one person grows, the caretaker loses self-respect and sense of self. Recognize this pattern?

Full Episode: https://youtu.be/xH1m7s5XKPk?si=5S33glNN8g5K3cKu

01/06/2026

Struggling with tearful goodbyes? It's tough on everyone. Acknowledge the difficulty, show them what's next, and create a connection with a picture or a heart on your hand. But the real trick? Make it less lonely. Carpooling to daycare changed everything for us! Sometimes they just need a friend. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/PDGPzAMBgXg?si=JIKmRt_wRt5S9WmM

01/06/2026

Feeling triggered by your child's behavior? Before reacting, try a 'power pause'. Create space to calm your nervous system—even a few seconds helps. Parent from a place of calm, not reactivity. Handle things in a way that feels good.