Mother, Unrefined

Episode 6: Navigating toddlerhood with Mandy Richardson: brain development, setting boundaries, biting, sharing, risky play, screen time and effective play spaces

July 26, 2022 Nicola Jess Season 1
Mother, Unrefined
Episode 6: Navigating toddlerhood with Mandy Richardson: brain development, setting boundaries, biting, sharing, risky play, screen time and effective play spaces
Show Notes

Brief summary of episode

  • Mother, Unrefined moments – mum rage and a little father unrefined moment from Jess's husband.
  • We speak to Mandy Richardson from Raise Toddlers whose mission is to help you help your toddler, while staying sane!
  • Mandy’s journey to founding Raise Toddlers
  • What age is a child considered a toddler?
  • Are the terrible two’s real?
  • Toddler boundaries and communicating with your toddler
  • What to do with biters?
  • When toddlers say no to EVERYTHING!
  • Risky Play. What is it and what are some ways for us to implement it. Letting go of the helicopter parent tag. 
  • Independent Play. How to best nurture independent play. 
  • Screen time for kids – the ins and outs and ways to transition out of screentime.
  • Play spaces. Optimising your toddlers play space without having to buy new toys for your toddler. Mandy also offers a playroom/ toy storage service as well as options for age-appropriate toys here
  • Sharing – when kids start learning the concept of sharing. 

Raise toddlers website and membership options here

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