This week I sat down with Devon Kuntzman, founder of Transforming Toddlerhood and author of the brand-new book by the same name, to talk all things toddlers—the good, the messy, and the meltdown-y. We dug into why parents tie their worth to behavior, how “gentle parenting” often slips into permissiveness, and why connection isn’t a checklist, it’s a feeling. Devon shared her “recipe for effective discipline” (connection, limits, follow-through, teaching skills), plus we got real about decoding behavior, calling out the elephant in the room, and saying the obvious things our kids actually need to hear. This one’s a must-listen for anyone in the toddler trenches.Timstamps:

Understanding Toddler Communication through Behavior

Decoding Toddler Behavior for Parental Connection

Decoding Children's Actions for Emotional Understanding

Emotional Connection in Effective Parenting Strategies

Emphasizing Effective Discipline through Connection and Limits

Verbal Communication for Children's Emotional Expression

Flexible Potty Training Timelines Based on Child's Development