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Send us a text This episode is Part 2 of our deep dive into ‘Gentle Parenting Trends’—and why social media doesn’t always model the best examples for real-life parenting. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, I highly recommend starting there first! In that episode, I covered the first two key developmental stages: ✅ 12-18 months – The early stages of independence, how cause-and-effect learning is still concrete, and why emotional development starts with attunement from infancy... but it's up to us to shape it. ✅ 18-24 months – The beginning of boundary testing, the emerging nature of language, and why expecting toddlers to understand ‘why’ or ‘how’ questions is unrealistic. 👉 Listen to Part 1 here: CLICK NOW Now, in Part 2, we’re tackling the third stage—ages 2 to 3 years —when social and emotional awareness starts to develop. This is when impulse control begins to emerge as the prefrontal cortex slowly comes online. But here’s the reality: this part of the brain won’t fully mature until adulthood, so expecting self-regulation at this stage is not realistic. However, there are things we can do to support—or unintentionally inhibit —this process. In this episode, I’ll break down: ✔️ How to guide your toddler through impulse control challenges ✔️ What lifestyle changes can strengthen (or weaken) self-regulation ✔️ Why social media ‘gentle parenting’ scripts often set parents up for frustration Let’s cut through the confusion and focus on what truly helps your toddler thrive! ============================ Building Vocabulary Guide - get it NOW! CONNECT WITH ERIN contact@HyerLearning.com www.HyerLearning.com Join the Waitlist CLICK HERE