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Toddler Toolkit

Toddler Toolkit

De: Heather Schalk M.Ed.
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The complete toolkit for understanding toddler behavior (e.g. hitting, throwing, biting, pushing), navigating tantrums and meltdowns, fostering healthy sibling relationships and dynamics so your kids can get along and raising skilled resilient self-regulated toddlers. If you have toddlers that are close in age or multiple kids then this podcast is made for you! Heather helps parents transform their aggressive toddlers behavior into a calm, kind and caring toddler with a more peaceful and joyful home. Heather is the Founder of Heather Schalk Parenting, a Twin Mama, Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, Teacher for 10 years (pre-k through 9th grade), specialization in behavior, with her M.Ed. Heather's passion is helping moms of toddlers who have disruptive tantrums develop proactive and 'in the moment' strategies to Transform their toddlers disruptive tantrums, aggressive ‘button-pushing’ behavior into a Calm, Kind and Caring Toddler so you have a joyful family and enjoy motherhood. Next Toddler Mom Cohort to Transform Aggressive Toddler Behavior taught by Heather is in September 2024!© 2026 Heather Schalk, M.Ed. Crianza y Familias Relaciones
Episodios
  • Before You Call Them a Bully: What’s Really Happening in Sibling & Friend Power Struggles

    Before You Call Them a Bully: What’s Really Happening in Sibling & Friend Power Struggles
    Feb 16 2026
    Before You Call Them a Bully: What’s Really Happening in Sibling & Friend Power StrugglesThis episode is part of a 4 Part Valentine's Series! Click the link below to listen 🎧🎧 Episode 1 — Why Siblings and Friends Spiral Faster Together (It's not Bad Behavior)🎧 Episode 2 — Which Role Does Your Child Fall Into? (It’s Not What You Think)🎧 Episode 3 — When Play Makes Things Worse: Protecting Your Child Without Breaking Connection 🎧 Episode 4 — Before You Call Them a Bully: What’s Really Happening in Sibling & Friend Power Struggles(this episode)🎉New YouTube Channel🎉: @TheHeatherSchalk"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!In this episode, we discuss misunderstood child behaviors, focusing on 'the bully.' Learn how kids' roles in sibling and peer dynamics are actually nervous system strategies. Explore how behaviors like screaming, grabbing, and having meltdowns are survival responses, often misinterpreted as mere bad behavior.I break down how roles like the rule keeper, attention seeker, fixer, and attuner interact and how pressure from these roles can cause a defending child to react strongly ('The Defender'). This episode is a deep dive into understanding the root causes behind what we see as problematic behavior, offering insights into improving relationships and emotional regulation.00:00 Introduction to Relationship Dynamics00:15 Understanding the 'Bully' Label00:33 Nervous System Strategies in Children01:07 Common Behavioral Responses01:36 Series Recap and Episode Overview02:42 The Role of the Defender04:12 Attention Seekers and Defenders05:59 Fixers and Defenders06:56 Attune Children and Defenders09:27 Misinterpretations and Manipulation10:52 Emotional Reactions and Adult Responses14:47 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events------------------------------------------------------"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!Watch us Chat for the Podcast Interviews with YouTube Video HERE!Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Happy Toddler, Confident Parent Cohort and Course. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children.Grab The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them FastCheck out the Transform Tantrums: A Listening Toddler In 7 Days mini-course!Join the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @heatherschalkparentingWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog
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    17 m
  • When Play Makes Things Worse: Protecting Your Child Without Breaking Connection

    When Play Makes Things Worse: Protecting Your Child Without Breaking Connection
    Feb 9 2026
    When Play Makes Things Worse: Protecting Your Child Without Breaking Connection | Toddler Toolkit PodcastThis episode is part of a 4 Part Valentine's Series!Episodes to be linked soon!🎧 Episode 1 — Why Siblings and Friends Spiral Faster Together (It's not Bad Behavior)🎧 Episode 2 — Which Role Does Your Child Fall Into? (It’s Not What You Think)🎧 Episode 3 — When Play Makes Things Worse: Protecting Your Child Without Breaking Connection (this episode)🎧 Episode 4 — Not a Bully (The moment everyone misreads)(coming soon!)🎉New YouTube Channel🎉: @TheHeatherSchalk"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!In this episode, we talk about finding a balance in your child's social interactions. Learn how to protect your child's nervous system without cutting out friends or hurting sibling relationships.We discuss practical strategies like setting playtime boundaries, planning recovery time, and intervening when necessary. We also delve into understanding different social dynamics and teaching children self-advocacy. Join us for tips on maintaining healthy, supportive relationships for your child's long-term well-being.00:00 Introduction: Balancing Time and Relationships01:08 Reframing Protection: Leadership, Not Rejection01:57 Understanding Nervous System Capacity02:56 Containment Strategies for Healthy Relationships03:22 When to Step In: The Role of Parental Leadership04:43 Avoiding Power Struggles Among Children05:49 Reframing the Problem Child Narrative07:23 The Importance of Recovery Time08:03 Respecting Boundaries: Avoiding Forced Closeness11:45 Teaching Self-Advocacy and Social Skills12:43 Conclusion: Building Safe and Healthy Relationships13:15 Upcoming Episodes and Resources------------------------------------------------------"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!Watch us Chat for the Podcast Interviews with YouTube Video HERE!Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Happy Toddler, Confident Parent Cohort and Course. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children.Grab The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them FastCheck out the Transform Tantrums: A Listening Toddler In 7 Days mini-course!Join the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @heatherschalkparentingWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog
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    15 m
  • Which Role Does Your Child Fall Into? (It’s Not What You Think)

    Which Role Does Your Child Fall Into? (It’s Not What You Think)
    Feb 2 2026
    Which Role Does Your Child Fall Into? (It’s Not What You Think) | Toddler Toolkit PodcastThis episode is part of a 4 Part Valentine's Series!Episodes to be linked soon!🎧 Episode 1 — Why Siblings and Friends Spiral Faster Together (It's not Bad Behavior)🎧 Episode 2 — Which Role Does Your Child Fall Into? (It’s Not What You Think)🎧 Episode 3 — Protection Without Ending Relationships (Adult leadership + boundaries) (coming soon!)🎧 Episode 4 — Not a Bully (The moment everyone misreads)(coming soon!)🎉New YouTube Channel🎉: @TheHeatherSchalk"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!In this episode, we discuss why kids fall into certain roles with siblings and friends and how these roles are nervous system adaptations, not personality traits. We identify common roles like the attention seeker, rule keeper, attuner, and fixer, and explore how parents can unintentionally solidify these roles. Learn how to interpret and manage these dynamics without labeling, and how to support healthier relationships among kids. Make sure to subscribe to Toddler Toolkit Podcast for more insights in our Valentine's series.00:00 Introduction: Understanding Roles in Children's Dynamics02:33 Why Roles Form Among Children04:14 Common Roles Kids Fall Into09:27 How Parents Reinforce Roles11:11 Interpreting Roles Without Labels13:26 Long-Term Impact of Early Dynamics13:51 Conclusion and Next Steps------------------------------------------------------"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!Watch us Chat for the Podcast Interviews with YouTube Video HERE!Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Happy Toddler, Confident Parent Cohort and Course. You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children.Grab The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them FastCheck out the Transform Tantrums: A Listening Toddler In 7 Days mini-course!Join the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @heatherschalkparentingWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog
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    16 m
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