About this episode
Toddler behavior can feel confusing and overwhelming, but once you understand the root causes behind big emotions, everything begins to make sense. In this heart-opening conversation, parenting expert Devon Kuntzman shares practical tools from her new book, Transforming Toddlerhood, to help you decode behavior, strengthen connection and respond with confidence instead of frustration. She explains why toddlers resist, how to model emotional regulation, what to do during meltdowns, why punishment backfires and how to create real cooperation without bribes or threats. We also dive into picky eating, medical routines like nasal sprays, parent nervous system regulation and how to parent as a team even when partners have different approaches. You will walk away feeling empowered, supported and ready to handle toddlerhood with more ease and compassion. Topics Covered In This Episode: Understanding toddler brain development Picky eating and mealtime struggles Emotional regulation tools for parents Reducing power struggles with toddlers Positive discipline and behavior skills Show Notes: Buy Transforming Toddlerhood Follow @transformingtoddlerhood on Instagram Get Dr. Elana's favorite kids nasal spray here Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood. Listen to today's episode on ou
