The Teaching Your Toddler Podcast

Interviews, Storytime and Fun Activities for you and your toddler - age-appropriate activities that your child will love - letters, numbers, crafts, snacks, yoga poses, Spanish words, music and much more. Check out the website for all the links at www.teachingyourtoddler.com

How Your Spice Cabinet Is Filled With Healing With Jaya Jaya Myra 04/12/2025

How Your Spice Cabinet Is Filled With Healing With Jaya Jaya Myra Did you know you can relieve common medical conditions with the treasures in your spice cabinet like cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, cloves, cumin, and masala spices? Not just spices but common foods in your kitchen can help relieve inflammation in your body and heal certain conditions. Foods like sweet potatoes, avocado and honey are all amazing, healing foods to help our bodies. This episode is packed with information for you and your family with simple ways to incorporate foods you probably already have on hand into your health and wellness routine. Jaya Jaya Myra, is a former immunologist turned mind-body wellness expert and bestselling author. She has been featured in hundreds of media interviews globally, including TODAY, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, The Los Angeles Times, The Times of India, The Toronto Sun, Forbes, Parents, Woman’s World, Reader's Digest, and many more outlets. Her nonprofit, Gita for the Masses, is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization created to help people overcome obstacles and be victorious in life. Jaya Jaya Myra is a globally recognized thought leader in spirituality, consciousness, and mind-body wellness. She helps people harness their unique mental, emotional, and physical being to overcome obstacles and create purposeful, vibrant lives. As a bestselling author, her books have been translated into 10 languages and sold worldwide. She has a popular TEDx talk that highlights the deep connection between living with purpose and overall well-being. She is also frequently featured as a TV wellness lifestyle expert, and she shares practical strategies to enhance health, wealth, and happiness. Finally She is also a sought-after motivational speaker and media contributor, committed to inspiring conscious, confident changemakers around the globe. Links: Please listen and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review or thumbs up so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at All our shows are posted as videos as well on our YouTube channel here: Find us on social media here: Facebook at X at Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us a 5-star Review or a Thumbs Up and comment your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife #education /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/36109305

The Biopsychology of Your Smile with Dr Anjali Rajpal 03/29/2025

The Biopsychology of Your Smile with Dr Anjali Rajpal Your smile is connected to your whole body image – when you worry about your smile, your whole body reflects this. Today’s guest is going to tell us all about that connection. In this episode, you’ll hear more about: What is so bad about having an acid-based diet and how to switch to more alkaline-based Why a wide palate is so important in your mouth What’s the connection between your smile and your emotional health Dr. Anjali Rajpal has a background in painting and sculpture and brings the same artistic skills into her work as a dentist. She believes that dentistry is more than a scientific pursuit, and she considers herself a practitioner of the art of dentistry. Her unique approach to dentistry allows her to create healthy, aesthetic smiles that look natural. Dr. Rajpal is a highly accomplished dental professional with a distinctive blend of medical and psychological expertise. She earned her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the prestigious Tufts University in Boston, MA, where she gained a deep understanding of the critical connection between oral and overall health. Her holistic approach ensures that every treatment prioritizes both your physical and mental well-being. Dr. Rajpal is also driven by a deep curiosity about the mental aspects and needs of her patients. Before her dental training, she pursued a B.S. in Biopsychology in the honors program at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Following dental school, Dr. Rajpal continued her education as a General Practice Resident at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. She completed an advanced cosmetic residency with Esthetic Professionals in Tarzana, CA, where she became proficient in porcelain work, such as , inlays/onlays, and crowns. In her spare time, Dr. Rajpal enjoys painting, playing the sitar, classical dance, swimming, tennis, hiking, polo, and is an avid traveler. She practices yoga, mindful awareness and meditation. Her website is Her Instagram is Please listen and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review or thumbs up so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to For additional blog posts, check out our blog page . For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at All our shows are posted as videos as well on our YouTube channel here: Find us on social media here: Facebook at X/twitter at Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us a 5-star Review and comment your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife #education /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/35917435

Decoding the Gut Brain Connection: Why the Gut Brain Connection is Crucial with Dr Christine Bishara 03/23/2025

Decoding the Gut Brain Connection: Why the Gut Brain Connection is Crucial with Dr Christine Bishara Did you know over 70% of your immune system literally lives in your gut? Today’s episode is going to help you understand more about why that is so important and so much more. A sample of what you’ll hear in this episode: · Gut health begins in the womb · Nutrition is our body’s best doctor · Why the Vagus Nerve is SO important · How many tries does it take to get a toddler to like a food? (#momhack) Dr Christine Bishara, MD is the New York City-based founder of , a medical wellness practice that places emphasis on the mind-body and gut-brain axis to prevent and manage disease, as well as the author of the book The Gut Revolution Change Your Gut, Change Your Life With over 20 years of clinical experience, time and time again, Dr Bishara has discovered that the connection between the mind/body and gut/brain axis systems plays a significant role in disease prevention and management, but it has not been adequately addressed. She even has some research that helps explain why kids didn’t suffer as much from the covid19 illness. You’re not going to want to miss this episode, packed with amazing information to help support gut health for you and your family. Dr Bishara’s website is: Her book is available on Amazon Follow her on Instagram at And Facebook at Full disclosure: I was provided a copy of Dr. Bishara's book (and it's amazing!) Please listen 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 For additional blog posts, check out our blog page . For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at All our shows are posted as videos as well on our YouTube channel here: Find us on social media here: Facebook at X/twitter at Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us a 5-star Review and comment your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife #education /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/35827330

How to Talk To Your Kids About P*rn And The Much Better Alternative with Greta Eskridge 03/08/2025

How to Talk To Your Kids About P*rn And The Much Better Alternative with Greta Eskridge "It was clear to me that parents, especially moms, weren't opposed to talking to their kids about p*rn*graphy. Or listening to me talk about it. But they wanted guidance, resources, help and hope. They wanted someone on their team. I was ready to step up and be that person." -- Greta Eskridge This episode is tough but absolutely essential listening for parents of kids of all ages. The unfortunate reality is that our kids will be exposed to horrible things that we don't want them to see and we need to know what to do. Author, speaking, podcaster and mom Greta Eskridge wants you to be prepared BEFORE it happens so you'll know how to react and what to say when confronted by this inevitable topic. Her newest book is called , out now from Nelson Books, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, March 4, 2025. This must-have book equips parents to have age-appropriate, honest and hope-filled conversations about pornography with kids of any age so that they can help their children develop lifelong sexual integrity. In this book, Eskridge helps parents to navigate those tough conversations and connect with their children to create a safe space for conversation while tackling the toughest topics with confidence. About the Author: Greta Eskridge is a second-generation homeschooling mom to four and wife of twenty-six years to Aaron. She is passionate about creating connection, preserving childhood and chasing adventure. Along with loving nature, books and coffee, Greta is the host of the popular Greta Eskridge Podcast, the author of Adventuring Together and 100 Days of Adventure, and she travels the country as a speaker, encouraging families to create connection in a disconnected world. Eskridge lives in sunny southern California with her artist husband, Aaron, and their four kids – one young adult and three teens Find Greta on her website: Facebook: Instagram: Full disclosure: I was provided a copy of the book for review. Please listen 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 For additional blog posts, check out our blog page . For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at All our shows are posted as videos as well on our YouTube channel here: Find us on social media here: Facebook at X/twitter at Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us a 5-star Review and comment your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife #education /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/35585105

Expert Travel Tips and Ways to Leverage Loyalty Programs with Virgin Red's Andrea Burchett 03/06/2025

Expert Travel Tips and Ways to Leverage Loyalty Programs with Virgin Red's Andrea Burchett Insider Travel and Loyalty Program Expert Shares Best Times and Ways to Book, The Ins and Outs of Maximizing Your Points, How to Customize Your Perks And the Rise of Solo Travel in 2025 Last spring, 167.1 million people flew, and even more are expected to travel this year, including by car and cruises. According to the Travel Insurance Journal, 2 in 5 U.S. travelers plan to take a bucket-list trip in 2025, with many kicking it off during spring break. But not just any travel will do, people are looking to travel their way – from customizing their own loyalty perks to individualized itineraries and more. Vacationers want limitless choices and flexibility when planning their next adventure. Hence the rise of solo traveling, the ultimate choose-your-own adventure. Whether planning for spring break or looking to book a solo trip, travel expert, Andrea Burchett, Chief Loyalty Officer Virgin Group, offers this help: Insider travel tips How to get the best deals The rise of solo travel How to take advantage of loyalty programs and travel credit cards that offer flexibility to vacation the way you want to How to get more information About: Andrea Burchett Andrea Burchett is Chief Loyalty Officer Virgin Group, responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the group’s customer loyalty business, Virgin Red. Prior to Virgin, Andrea worked at International Airlines Group (IAG) and spent 15 years in the loyalty industry playing a key role in the creation and growth of Avios. She holds a BSc in Business and Management and Advanced Management at Chicago Booth University. For more information and to apply for a loyalty card and earn up to 60,000 points, visit Please listen 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 For additional blog posts, check out our blog page . For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at All our shows are posted as videos as well on our YouTube channel here: Find us on social media here: Facebook at X/twitter at Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us a 5-star Review and comment your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/35554950

Miracle Molecule The Importance of Nitric Oxide with Dr Nathan S Bryan 03/02/2025

Miracle Molecule The Importance of Nitric Oxide with Dr Nathan S Bryan Today we're going to learn about a "miracle molecule" called Nitric Oxide and why it is vital for our health - as well as how to prevent losing it from your body - in our interview with Dr Nathan S Bryan. Dr Bryan's new book is now available and represents his life's work in researching and educating about nitric oxide. As we age, nitric oxide production decreases due to a breakdown in an enzyme in our blood vessels. That’s significant, because loss of nitric oxide production is recognized as the earliest event in the onset and progression of most if not all chronic diseases, including the number 1 killer of men and women worldwide, cardiovascular disease. Poor blood flow is also linked to conditions like reduced cognitive function and impotency. In this interview you’ll learn: What is nitric oxide? Why is it important that we maintain healthy levels in or body? How can we maintain healthy levels of nitric oxide in our body? Where can people go for more information? About Author, Nathan S. Bryan, Ph.D.: Dr. Nathan S. Bryan is an author and biomedical scientist of nitric oxide. He earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and his doctoral degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He pursued his post-doctoral training as a Kirschstein Fellow at Boston University School of Medicine in the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute. After a two-year post-doctoral fellowship, Dr. Bryan joined the faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center. During his tenure as faculty and independent investigator at UT, his research focused on drug discovery through screening natural product libraries for active compounds. His nine years at UT led to several discoveries which have resulted in over a dozen issued US and international patents and many more pending worldwide. For more information visit and Also check out . Note: I was provided with a preview copy of Dr. Bryan’s book to review. Please listen 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 For additional blog posts, check out our blog page . For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at All our shows are posted as videos as well on our YouTube channel here: Find us on social media here: Facebook at X/twitter at Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us a 5-star Review and comment your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife #education /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/35501610

Putting A Bear To Bed: Making Connections with The Magic All Around Us with Dr Susan Eirich 02/17/2025

Putting A Bear To Bed: Making Connections with The Magic All Around Us with Dr Susan Eirich Putting a bear to bed may sound impossible to most people for for Dr. Susan Eirich, it's all part of the rythym of life at Earthfire Institute and illustrates how we can all connect. This story, along with the story of a wolf who took a cab, the energy healing of two of their animals and the simple pleasure a little snail named Speedy provided her are all part of "the magic that is all around us" that Susan shares in this very special episode for anyone who feels that tug to slow down and make stronger connections with their people, their pets, others around them and the beauty of nature that we're surrounded by, no matter where you live. "There is wonder absolutely everywhere," she says. Some of the things she helps everyone understand in this episode include Susan's Ways to Slow Down to Tune In: 1: Harness the Healing Power of Nature. Slowing down allows us to reconnect with our bodies and minds, tapping into the natural world’s ability to calm, nourish, and support healthy development. Whether it’s taking a slow, mindful walk or simply observing the rhythms of nature, this connection can have profound benefits for mental and physical well-being. 2: Develop Meaningful Connections with the Environment. Returning to a special spot in nature—whether it’s a tree, a pond, or a quiet creekside—offers solace and a sense of companionship. These regular visits deepen our bond with the environment and provide mental clarity. Visiting sanctuaries and wildlife preserves provides another opportunity to engage with nature while learning about and appreciating the creatures that share our planet. 3: Foster Growth and Joy with Small, Everyday Interactions. Susan suggests simple ways to integrate nature into daily life, such as starting a small garden or welcoming a pet or plant into your home. Even small actions, such as starting a garden or welcoming a pet or plant, can bring joy and meaning. Susan’s own experience of finding delight in the simple movements of a snail in her goldfish bowl exemplifies how everyday interactions with nature, no matter how modest, can spark inspiration and a sense of wonder. About Susan B. Eirich Susan B. Eirich, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, biologist, and author of “,” a collection of startling stories demonstrating why deeply understanding wild animals can heal the trauma that humans, animals, and our Earth are currently experiencing. Dr. Eirich has taught psychology at universities around the world, worked in maximum-security prisons, developed a university counseling center, directed a Nature Conservancy Preserve and lived in remote corners of Nepal, the Mid- and Far East, the Northwest Territories and the Amazon rainforest. She believes it is urgent to inspire the global community to expand wildlife corridors in a network throughout the continents, and works to preserve her local Yellowstone to Yukon wildlife corridor, the last intact wildlife mountain corridor in the world. Her book is available as hardcopy on Amazon here: And as an e-book here: Her website is and Earthfire Institute's website is here: Subscribe to the e-newsletter here: And submit your stories of connection with nature for Susan's next book by sending an email to Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to For additional blog posts, check out our blog page . For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at YouTube: Facebook at X/twitter at Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us a 5-star Review and comment your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/35320410

The Most Crucial Part Of Your Child's Development with Kissing Spot Author Shirley Gutkowski 02/14/2025

The Most Crucial Part Of Your Child's Development with Kissing Spot Author Shirley Gutkowski This episode could change your life - I don't think I've ever said that about one of our episodes before! What if knowing a little more about your child's face (or even your own) could change how you approach all the challenges you or your child may be having from snoring or sleep apnea to ADHD? And it all starts BEFORE your baby is born! Shirley Gutkowski is a grandma of three, mom of five and wife of going on 50 years! She has all her own hair, stopped coloring it a year ago and is the owner of Primal Air a company that helps people get their face to work right. She is also the author of the first pre parenting book focused on development of the face. More Than a Kissing Spot: Your New Baby's Face is a simple and deep dive into all the things people need to know about the mouth and tongue before they are exhausted parents. Biologists say that human babies are born about seven months early as compared to other mammals. Human babies are born earlier because of their head size; they’d never make it out at all if they lived in the womb for 16 months. Because of this early exit babies are extremely defenseless. All they have is their cuteness and crying to do everything necessary to get their needs met. It’s up to the “hard wiring” of maternal instinct to take over for the rest, including making sure the baby is breathing through their nose. Shirley's book, is the most important child development book written to date. Written for soon to be parents, it takes the mystery out of one of the most unusual organs in body, the tongue. The tongue is the most important driver of facial development, and rarely mentioned in discussions of the face. You're going to love this show - she's a hoot and full of amazing information you do not want to miss one minute of this episode - Enjoy the show! Check out Shirley's website at Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH Shirley Gutkowski is a practicing orofacial myofunctional therapist and Buteyko breathing educator practicing in Sun Prairie, WI. Since she was taught by world-renowned (OMT) expert Joy Moeller and breathing retraining based on Buteyko Breathing Retraining techniques taught by world-renowned Buteyko expert Patrick McKeown. She is nationally known as an author and international speaker. As America's Dental Hygienist her passion for prevention is practically legendary. She is seeing referral patients in her specialty practice on OMT and breathing retraining. Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to For our blog posts, check out our blog page . For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at YouTube: Facebook at X/twitter at Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us a 5-star Review and comment your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/35290405

The Importance of Patience for Parents with Artist, Author and Survivor Kristina Pezza 02/04/2025

The Importance of Patience for Parents with Artist, Author and Survivor Kristina Pezza As parents, we've all lost our patience before with our kids - we let a scream go, or yelled a little too loud, right? I know I have...and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one. Bella Lucia Children’s Book Series, and “Healthy Feelings” Crusader, Kristina Lucia Pezza is on a mission to show/ help parents set up with children (and parents) the importance of embracing and working through your feelings so that we can set kids up with confidence and self-awareness. This includes helping parents find the space and strength to have patience with their children. In this episode, Kristina helps shed some light on how to keep your patience through examples from her own life and shows how important this can be for our childrens' fragile sense of self. Kristina experienced trauma as a child, which she discusses in the episode, and through working the 12 steps of Adult Children of Alcoholics, she knows firsthand how vital it is to have the tools to communicate your feelings in order to be heard in an effective way. That’s why she is teaching these important concepts through the main character of her children’s book. In each story, Bella Elephant gives people the space to feel their feelings, she learns an important life lesson, and the reader witnesses how her growth has a wonderful ripple effect on her community. Currently, there are 8 titles in the series with a plan for a total of 12. Check out her website now for a free Valentine's Day printable she designed! Kristina is an award winning and bestselling author, creator, and artist who ignites the imaginations of children and their parents through her limited edition animals and touching storybooks. Her humble beginnings in a small farm town (there was only one traffic light!) sparked her creativity at a young age and her adopted home of New York City keeps her inspired daily. Curiously Curated Creations of Kristina features a magical array of warm, cuddly and comforting creatures along with storybooks that help parents and kids improve their communication and deepen their relationships. Find Kristina and her work here: Website: Instagram: Pinterest: Kristina Lucia Pezza Please listen 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 For additional blog posts, check out our blog page . For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at YouTube: Facebook at X/twitter at Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us a 5-star Review and comment your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife #creativity /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/35140230

How To Raise Creative Kids (And Bust Some Common Myths) with Crayola's Cheri Sterman 01/25/2025

How To Raise Creative Kids (And Bust Some Common Myths) with Crayola's Cheri Sterman How many times have you either said or heard someone say, "I'm not creative." Many people think you are either creative or you're not but, as we'll learn from Director at Crayola Education Cheri Sturman, that is officially a MYTH - listen to this episode and learn why. Cheri talks about so many amazing ways to find creativity in every day life and incorporate this into your life and the life of your child. , Director at Crayola Education, is at the helm of – a free program focused on celebrating creativity through educational content that more than 4.5 million students and approximately 285,000 educators in the U.S. participated in last year alone. This year, Creativity Week runs January 27th through February 2nd. Also use the hashtag #crayolacreativityweek when you post your child's work on social media for a chance at FABULOUS prizes including art supplies, telescopes and even a $5,000 college fund scholarship. With her extensive background in child development, education, and the creative process, Cheri is uniquely positioned to discuss the complex nature of creativity and its critical role in fostering essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and emotional intelligence. During this interview Cheri explores: Redefining Creativity: How Crayola is broadening the definition of creativity to encompass cognitive skills, emotional development, and problem-solving. Empowering Parents: Practical tips for parents to integrate creative moments into daily life and nurture creativity beyond traditional arts and crafts and learn how parents can access free resources through Crayola’s Creativity Week. Challenging Myths About Creativity: Debunking the myth that creativity is an innate trait reserved for a select few and demonstrating how it can be cultivated in every child. Creativity and the Future: Discussing how fostering creativity equips children to tackle future challenges by developing flexible thinking and innovative problem-solving skills. Here are 5 Simple Creative Moments You Can Create At Home that don't cost anything and don't take very much time: 1) Take a nature walk, even just down your block, and notice the shapes, colors and sounds. 2) Use travel time in new ways - when you're stuck in traffic or on a road trip, make up a funny story or add new lyrics to a familiar song. 3) If you have a project you need to work on, give the kids some blankets and cardboard boxes and tell them to build a fort or an obstacle course and then once you finish your project, go play in the fort or go through the course with your kids. 4) Give the kids fabric scraps and pillow cases and let them make costumes and make up a play 5) Break down a cardboard box or two and let them use them to make new things - like a bridge across a puddle or a ramp for their toy cars. Just enjoy the moments and let your kids think freely - you'll be glad you did and you'll be amazed at what you learn! Find out more at and on their . Please listen 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 For additional blog posts, check out our blog page . For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at Facebook at X/twitter at Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us a 5-star Review and comment your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife #creativity /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/35003580

How To Create A Safe Holiday Home 12/02/2024

How To Create A Safe Holiday Home Hosting young children during the holidays can create some risks around the house you might not think of. Creating a safe, functional home, especially in areas like the laundry room, kitchen, medicine cabinet, and bedrooms, is essential for the whole family. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: As an example, a survey by the American Cleaning Institute, from 2024, showed that 36% of Americans use decorative jars or containers to enhance their laundry space, a trend made popular on social media. However, putting products into clear jars or containers for aesthetic purposes is one way you may be unintentionally putting children at risk. In this mini episode, Brian Sansoni, Senior Vice President, Communications, Outreach and Membership at the American Cleaning Institute and Torine Creppy, President of Safe Kids Worldwide show us how to help parents create safe and child-friendly spaces without sacrificing aesthetics. Both highlight the importance of proper use of cleaning products and the dos and don'ts of storing them, additional items to keep an eye out for throughout the home and areas to prioritize safety. Whether you’re organizing, revamping, or preparing to bring a new baby home, ACI and Safe Kids have the resources, including a new safety guide, to help get your home in tip-top safety shape without scarifying style. About American Cleaning Institute: ACI is a non-profit organization. Established in 1926, ACI is dedicated to advancing public understanding of the safety and benefits of cleaning products, and protecting the ability of its members to formulate products that best meet consumer needs. ACI serves both its members and the public by developing and sharing information about industry products with the technical community, policy makers, childcare and health professionals, educators, media and consumers. Find them at About Safe Kids Worldwide: Safe Kids Worldwide® is a nonprofit organization working to reduce unintentional injuries to children ages 0-14 and build equitable and sustainable systems that support injury prevention. Most people are surprised to learn preventable injuries are the number one cause of death to children in the United States. Safe Kids works with strategic partners and an extensive network of more than 400 coalitions in the U.S. to reduce traffic injuries, drownings, sleep-related deaths, falls, burns, poisonings, and more. We achieve this work through a public health approach that includes research, interventions to educate and raise awareness, safety device distribution, and advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels. Safe Kids also supports a worldwide alliance of like-minded organizations in more than 20 countries. Find them at 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 For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at Check us out on Facebook at and on twitter at and on Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/34233090

Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide with Meaghan B Murphy 12/02/2024

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The School House Curriculum That's Changing America with Mimosa Jones Tunney 08/29/2024

The School House Curriculum That's Changing America with Mimosa Jones Tunney How would you feel if your child WANTED to go to school over the summer or was sad when school was closed for a snow day? Mimosa Jones Tunney speaks to the Teaching Your Toddler show about the curriculum that is inspiring kids across the country to WANT to learn, who love school and who get sad for snow days and summer break. Can you imagine? Mimosa is a writer, researcher and the founder of both the American Emergent Curriculum and The School House, a private elementary school in New York. She’s also a former political speech and Hollywood television writer as well as an avid philanthropist. She's also our favorite kind of guest - an activated mom! She saw the deficiency in public education where schools "dumb down" kids and "teach to the test" instead of what she calls "smart up" the kids and teaching to their interests and passions that keeps them loving learning throughout their school life. Over 300,000 teachers per year leave the profession, often out of frutration. The curriculum The School House offers can be used by homeschoolers, "micro-schools"/learning pods as well as brick and mortar schools. This curriculum is so inspiring for kids and so successful, it could inspire those teachers back to the classroom. So far, communities using this curriculum have appeared in Texas and Florida, and continue to spread across the country. The school is private and continues to beat the state test scores, without ever teaching to the test, because the kids LOVE learning. Mimosa also noted that in their school, they do not allow politics or gossip from the teachers so that everyone feels welcomed and the school can concentrate on learning. It's truly a novel approach that addresses children's learning stages and their areas of interest. This approach also often alleviates or eliminates typicial learning challenges that children display due to the antiquated approach most typical public schools take for learning. To find out more about Mimosa, The School House and American Emergent Curriculum, visit the links below. 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 For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at Check us out on Facebook at and on twitter at and on Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows! /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/32795957

How to Incorporate Lifestyle Habits to Feed Your Body and Soul with MINDFULL's Sam Cutler 08/18/2024

How to Incorporate Lifestyle Habits to Feed Your Body and Soul with MINDFULL's Sam Cutler Have you ever asked yourself or your family, "How full am I?" BEFORE a meal? Our guest today suggests doing just that to help understand how different our bodies feel before and after eating as a way to regulate your body using Lifestyle Habits. She also says the scale isn't always right - listen to the episode to find out why. Our guest today, , is a Harvard-trained nutritional health coach as well as the founder and CEO of the lifestyle medicine app, According to the website is "a meal planning and health coaching app where [Sam] guides thousands of women to live a life of food freedom, walking away from counting and tracking towards a life of eating primarily whole, nourishing foods." In this episode Sam discusses the importance of lifestyle habits as primary medicine for health. She emphasizes the role of food in this and shared her personal experiences with a health-conscious upbringing and the challenges she faced when she left home. Sam highlights the benefits of involving children in the cooking process and encouraging them to understand the benefits of different nutrients. She also discusses the value of being mindful of one's body and emotions, especially during hormonal fluctuations. Sam discusses the importance of incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into our diet to regulate bodily inflammation, which can impact various aspects of health, including hormones, mood, energy levels, and bowel movements. She explains that inflammation can lead to the development of chronic conditions and diseases. Sam recommends incorporating foods like turmeric, ginger, leafy greens, and fermented items like sauerkraut and kimchi into their diet to support gut health, which in turn can lower inflammation. Sam emphasizes that small changes in daily habits, such as incorporating more whole foods into the diet, can have a significant impact on health. She also discusses the role of stress and the need to lower it, as well as the influence of environmental factors on health. Sam discusses the importance of healthy meal choices and the challenges of meal preparation. She proposes a simplified approach to meal planning and preparation, focusing on ingredient preparation and ratio assessment to ensure balanced meals. She emphasizes the value of having flexible, repeat ingredients to reduce waste and allow for customization. She also suggests the use of an air fryer for quick and easy vegetable preparation. Sam mentions the practice of "extending" leftovers into new meals like soups or salads to prevent food waste and emphasized listening to your body's intuitive hunger and nutritional cravings, which fluctuate based on factors like activity levels, stress, menstrual cycles, and mental energy. She explains that increased demands necessitate more nourishment, rather than attributing it to "stress eating." Sam is offering the TYT listeners 50% off their first month of the using the promo code "Toddler50" so check it out Find Sam here: Her website: Instagram: Facebook: Tik tok: 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 For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at Check us out on Facebook at and on twitter at and on Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows! /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/32629037

How To Make Reading Silly, Fun and Effective with Educator Stefanie Hohl 07/20/2024

How To Make Reading Silly, Fun and Effective with Educator Stefanie Hohl Stefanie Hohl, M.Ed., has been teaching children to read for years. She holds advanced degrees in both children's literature and early childhood education, and she has experience running preschool, homeschool, and local storytime programs. Stefanie developed the method to make early reading fun and easy for kids and their parents. Stefanie lives in Pittsburgh with her husband, five children, two very silly dogs and two cuddly cats. The program combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles and has shown to increase learning and retention by 90%. In this episode, Stefanie also shares her journey of developing a parent-friendly reading method and emphasizes the benefits of incorporating movement into learning. Stefanie emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation in phonics before third grade to prevent kids from falling behind and struggling in school, as reading is essential for learning across subjects. The research shows phonics is the best way for kids to learn reading, though many schools have abandoned this approach, leading to an alarming percentage of students not being at grade level. Stefanie's program consists of seven levels designed to make learning fun through games, activities, and books that teach letter sounds and different phonics patterns in a multisensory way. We discuss the importance of parents selecting age-appropriate early readers for their children and the early signs of reading disabilities. Stefanie also shares details about her Christmas-themed books and her journey from her master's in education to becoming a writer. Enjoy the show! The earliest reader for pre-readers board book here: Find Stefanie here: Instagram, FB, X, TikTok - @stefaniehohl and @abcseeheardo ABC See, Hear, Do Level 1: Learn to Read Uppercase Letters ( Her Christmas book 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 For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at Check us out on Facebook at and on twitter at and on Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/32227932

Facts About Our Food What You Need To Know About Food Safety with Zen Honeycutt 05/31/2024

What Is Cow Hug Therapy: What You Need to Hear About Life With Cows With Ellie Laks 05/28/2024

What Is Cow Hug Therapy: What You Need to Hear About Life With Cows With Ellie Laks Maybe you've heard of equine therapy but have you heard about "Cow Hug" therapy? Did you know that cows are matriarchal and take care of each other in birth, life and death? We can all learn a thing or two about society, how to take care of each other and about a different way to heal from these amazing animals - cows! Listen to this ground-breaking episode with Ellie Laks, co-founder of The Gentle Barn and the author of the book Cow Hug Therapy: How the Animals at the Gentle Barn Taught Me about Life, Death, and Everything In Between (ARC, May 21, 2024) Cows are wise and compassionate animal ambassadors who have helped countless people heal from trauma with their gentle, calm manner at the 3 different Gentle Barn locations. Each animal's story in this book will touch your heart and maybe make you cry, like me. Through the stories of Buddha, her first cow, to many other animals like turkey, pigs, dogs, horses and other cows, their unique personalities will leap off each page to share life lessons with all of us. Ellie Laks is the Founder of The Gentle Barn Foundation, a national organization that rescues and rehabilitates unwanted animals and heals people with the same stories of abuse and neglect. Ellie is a powerful speaker, celebrated animal welfare advocate, humane educator, animal communicator, and the author of “My Gentle Barn: Creating a sanctuary where animals heal and children learn to hope,” and “Cow Hug Therapy: How the animals at The Gentle Barn taught me about life, death, and everything in between.” Ellie founded The Gentle Barn in 1999. She invented her own “Gentle Healing” method that allows old, sick, injured, and terrified animals to fully recover. Ellie is the creator of cow hug therapy and has hosted hundreds of thousands of people who have come to The Gentle Barn seeking hope. Find out more about Ellie here at and find Ellie's newest book Book a session with Ellie for animal communication or find out more about here at . Follow Ellie on , and . Follow the . 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 For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at Check us out on Facebook at and on twitter at and on Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows! Disclosure: I was provided a preview copy of Ellie's Cow Hug Therapy book for this interview /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/31488287

How to Cope with Codependency in Your Family with Dr. Frieda 05/26/2024

Dyslexia: Early Clues You Can Look For And What To Do Next with IMSE's Robin Zikmund 04/29/2024

Dyslexia: Early Clues You Can Look For And What To Do Next with IMSE's Robin Zikmund Wondering what the signs are that your child may potentially struggle with dyslexia? You HAVE to listen to our interview with Robin Zikmund, a mom-advocate from the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). It's estimated that about 20% of kids struggle with dyslexia; that's one out of five! AND - it's hereditary, so if someone in your child's family struggled with dyslexia, that could mean your child is more likely to struggle too. There's a spectrum for dyslexia too so there's a huge range to how much it might affect someone. Early intervention is KEY, Robin says so this episode is even more important if you have little ones - like before age 5! While this episode is not meant as a diagnosis, Robin will help you start looking for some of the earliest signs of one of the most common learning challenges - she will also help you understand what your next steps are to get the support you need from your child's school. Robin's story of her son's frustration with reading and learning to the point of complete defeat, will break your heart, but also her drive to get to the bottom of what was happening and eventually "educating the educators" will inspire you to advocate for your child too. She mentions the Orton-Gillingham methods which you can find out about on the IMSE's website here. She also mentions Emily Hanford's podcast called Sold A Story found here: Robin serves as the Dyslexia Advocate and Community Engagement Manager for IMSE, the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education - a literacy training company focused on the science of reading. She is also the founder of Decoding Dyslexia Idaho, a grassroots movement that aims to increase access to educational interventions and teacher professional development for dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities in public schools. Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) Website: Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) Journal: Decoding Dyslexia Idaho: Robin Zikmund LinkedIn: 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 For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at Check us out on Facebook at and on twitter at and on Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows! /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/31034808

Potty Training: The Best Resources You'll Ever Need With Jool Baby Potty Learning Coach Kim West 04/23/2024

Surprising Confessions from Couples About Retirement and How To Avoid Issues with Marcy Keckler 04/20/2024

Surprising Confessions from Couples About Retirement and How To Avoid Issues with Marcy Keckler A new survey called "Couples, Money & Retirement" surveyed 1,510 American couples and found that while they trust each other to make decisions, they also face several issues when it comes to planning for retirement. Join us for this mini-episode interview with Marcy Keckler, Vice President of Financial Advice Strategy at Ameriprise Financial about the survey's findings and what couples can do to better communicate about these very important financial issues. About Marcy Keckler: Marcy Keckler, CFP®, CRPC®, RICP®, is the Senior Vice President of Financial Advice Strategy at Ameriprise Financial. She leads the overall strategy for financial advice at Ameriprise, enabling thousands of financial advisors to help millions of clients achieve their financial goals and dreams. Keckler has been with Ameriprise Financial for 27 years in a variety of positions in financial planning, marketing, and interactive development. Her commentary and quotes on retirement and personal finance have been featured in numerous media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, MarketWatch, Forbes and US News and World Report. Keckler is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certificant (CFP®), a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) and a Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®). She also holds Series 7 and Series 24 FINRA securities licenses. She is a graduate of Georgetown University. Keckler serves on the board of directors for the Angel Foundation, which provides financial and emotional support to adults with cancer and their families. For more information visit 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 For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at Check us out on Facebook at and on twitter at and on Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife #financialeducation #financialplanning /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/30912968

The Unexpected Benefits of Crafting with Leticia Barr 03/27/2024

The Unexpected Benefits of Crafting with Leticia Barr Did you know crafting is actually teaching your brain engineering principles? You are designing, measuring, coordinating and putting things together. It's helping your brain! Listen to our short episode with Leticia Barr, founder of savvytechmama.com as well as STEM teacher and parenting expert. If you'd like to see the examples she's talking about, find this broadcast on . Leticia is an award-winning technology, education, and parenting blogger who founded TechSavvyMama.com in 2008. Her site combines her knowledge of child development, psychology, education, technology, and parenting to provide useful advice for families. Leticia has taught first grade, middle school computer science and engineering, and served as Technology Magnet Coordinator. She spent most of her public-school career providing professional development to teachers, training them how to integrate technology into their classrooms. Leticia is passionate about STEM education and provides resources to parents encouraging them to foster a love of STEM in their kids at all ages through her blog. In addition to blogging, Leticia currently provides education thought leadership to nonprofits, professional development to teachers, writes standards-aligned curriculum, and presents to PTAs about digital safety topics. She also serves as a parenting expert for Brainly, providing advice about today’s technology tools for homework to parents. Leticia has been a columnist for Parents.com, has had her writing syndicated on Scholastic Parents and MSN.com, and written for Common Sense Media. She advises YouTube as a member of the YouTube Kids Parents Panel, serves on the Education Advisory Board for Responsibility.org, and is a Mission Partner for the Center for Parent and Teen Communication. Leticia was awarded the 2020 Iris Award® for Mom Blog of the Year and is the 2018 Iris Awards® winner for Philanthropic Work of the Year for her work in Haiti. She is also a St. Jude Hero, fundraising, training, and running half marathons benefitting St. Jude Children’s Hospital since 2016. Leticia is the mom of a college sophomore and a senior in high school, both of whom are pursuing degrees in engineering. She lives just outside Washington, D.C. and loves to unplug to ski, garden, and spend time hiking with her overly enthusiastic Labrador Rescue pups. Find Leticia at Find Leticia on her blog and connect with her on Twitter, , Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Learn more about Please listen and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review or thumbs up so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at All our shows are posted as videos as well on our YouTube channel here: Find us on social media here: Facebook at X/twitter at Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: glow.fm/teachingyourtoddler Leave us a 5-star Review and comment your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife #education /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/30572328

The New Paradigm of Skills-Based Hiring with Doris Savron 03/03/2024

The New Paradigm of Skills-Based Hiring with Doris Savron The workforce market is evolving, and this year we'll see more employers begin to move away from the emphasis on four-year degree requirements to greater recognition of valuable skills. However, there are sizeable skill and opportunity gaps for workers illustrated in the results of the University of Phoenix's recent Career Optimism Index® study. The Index showed that while more than half of Americans are seeking their next career move, 70% would prefer to stay in their company if they were given more opportunities to learn and apply new skills. Studies by workforce research leaders and make the case for focusing on skills as well. In this episode, Doris Savron, vice provost of Colleges, Assessment and Curriculum at University of Phoenix, discusses the transition to skills-based hiring in the workforce. She also talks about how workers can leverage their skills, employers can develop talent, and education leaders can empower learners and job seekers in . Doris Savron, Vice Provost, Colleges, Assessment and Curriculum, University of Phoenix Doris Savron has over 23 years of experience in higher education in a variety of settings. Doris serves as Vice Provost overseeing the strategy for University of Phoenix academic programs and curriculum design, institutional assessment and faculty. This includes oversight of strategy for degree, certificate and course offerings, design of curriculum and student learning outcomes for the University. She works collaboratively with her team members to innovate academic solutions that enable the University to provide exceptional student experiences and learning environments to support student success. In her tenure with University of Phoenix she has served as associate faculty, campus vice president, regional Vice president of student services, and college operations.   Doris is a first-generation college graduate with her parents never finishing high school and saw first-hand the struggles a lack of education creates for some families, and the benefits and opportunities a degree brings to future generations. She understands the unique challenges that older adult students encounter trying to navigate their life responsibilities while also earning their degrees.  Doris is passionate about giving back to the community and serves on several boards including Career Connectors and Propenum College in Lusaka, Zambia, and recently completing a six-year term on Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. Doris is often sought out as a speaker for her expertise on mapping relevant skills in programs and building an infrastructure to support career tools in curriculum design, micro credentialing and other innovations in curriculum (1Ed Tech, PACRAO). Doris’s significant contributions in her profession, mentoring, and community leadership led to being selected as Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Private Sector Athena Finalist in 2020. Her advocacy for women in leadership has led her to project work in India, Zambia and the U.S. supporting women to achieve their potential in their profession. She has designed, led, and presented in several international empowerment conferences.    Doris earned her MBA from Cleveland State University and is completing her doctorate in management in organizational leadership. Find out more 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 For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at Check us out on Facebook at and on twitter at and on Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows! /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/30207838

How To Raise Happy Humans With Era The AI-Driven Parenting App With CEO Josh Iwata 02/26/2024

How Play Benefits Both Your Child and You with Dr. Jacqueline Harding 02/17/2024

How to Get Your Toddler Talking with Jessie Kensey 02/13/2024

The Vital Link Between Breathing Exercises and Overall Health and Wellness 02/04/2024

Holiday Shopping Ideas with Lifestyle Expert Meaghan Murphy 12/16/2023

Holiday Shopping Ideas with Lifestyle Expert Meaghan Murphy Pickleball, stuffies and so much more! Check out these amazing ideas for your holiday gift-giving that you can find at your local shops! Shop local and support small busines this holiday season. If you or someone you knows runs an online shopping site, check out the amazing products that can provide too! Lifestyle expert is an author, on-air personality, lifestyle and health expert, a home-hack master and certified trainer. In her best-selling book, Your Fully Charged Life, now in 3 languages, she shares the secret to finding the yay in every day. Meaghan is also a longtime magazine editor at places like Good Housekeeping, Cosmo, and SELF. Meaghan married her younger brother’s best friend and together they live in New Jersey with their 3 young kids and labradoodle Dempsey. About Faire: Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — there are millions of independent retailers across North America, Europe, and Australia alone. Faire uses the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — Faire helps them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, Faire believes that they can level the playing field so that small businesses everywhere can compete with these big box and ecommerce giants. By supporting the growth of independent businesses, Faire is driving positive economic impact in local communities, globally. 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 For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at Check us out on Facebook at and on twitter at and on Instagram at To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows! #parenting #toddlers #moms #momlife #kids #podcast #toddlerlife /episode/index/show/teachingyourtoddlershow/id/29108453

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