Potty training. Data to keep track of throughout your child’s journey. How to make your potty training journey easier over all. That’s what we’ll be talking about in today’s episode.   And, BIG NEWS!  I am now offering one-on-one private 30-minute coaching calls! That means if you have a question about potty training, about behavior, or about parenting, you can schedule one 30-minute call with me, we’ll chat and you’ll get your questions answered. Super easy. Super convenient. I’m here for when you need me most. Learn more at www.lauralynnlapointe.com/workwithme .  Now let ..read more

Does your toddler have a lot to say like mine do? It’s like the talking never stops, and it can leave you feeling exhausted.  But what happens when your little one interrupts you…. More often than not?  Today on the show I want to share how this behavior of interrupting happens at my house and what I’m doing to overcome it, to reduce the interrupting, and to teach appropriate waiting.  If your toddler is a talker and an interrupter, this episode is for you. Let’s go to the show. IN THIS EPISODE: Laura Lynn shares why toddlers are prone to interrupt and how it’s a common behavio ..read more

There is no sweeter moment while raising toddlers than the moment you see an oh-so-precious behavior from your four year-old.  For a lot of us, these moments don’t seem to come by often, so when they do, they’re extra special.  Today I want to share with you the positive behavior I’ve been seeing recently in my four year-old son and the reason for why I’m seeing this behavior.  This episode is about creating and cultivating that peaceful, loving, and learning environment in your own home. This is something you can create as well, and you’ll soon find that your four year-old is b ..read more

Communication. The smallest changes in how you communicate can make all the difference in the world.  It’s true for marriage, it’s true for your own mindset, it’s true for work and leading a team, and it’s definitely true for parenting.  Today I want to share with you one of the ways you should be communicating with your toddlers to increase those good, appropriate behaviors and to get rid of those typical unwanted behaviors.  The strategy is easy. It’s all about practicing speaking in this way and getting consistent with it.  Let’s go to the show.  IN THIS EPISODE: L ..read more

Are you considering switching up or changing the potty training method that you are using with your child?  Maybe you thought your child would get the hang of this whole potty thing right away, but that’s not what it’s looking like, considering that you’re cleaning up pee pee accidents more times in a day than you’d like to count.  A parent recently asked me if she should switch the more hands-off potty training method that she was using with her son to a much more structured method. The conversation was so enlightening that I wanted to share with you all here so that you’re not left ..read more

Parenting can feel downright hard.  Dealing with tantrums. A toddler who talks your ear off nonstop. The kid who only wants mommy.  It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, drained, exhausted, and at your wits end.  And I’m here to remind you that parenting doesn’t have to feel this hard. It can be easier. You can let those tantrums roll off your back. You can respond to that non stop talking toddler simply. You can deal with the child who only needs mommy with ease. We can get you there.   Now the real reason parenting is hard? Let’s find out. Let’s go to the show.  IN THI ..read more

If you ever feel like you’re just checking off the boxes of to-dos as a mom, this episode is for you.  This week on the podcast I share with you how I’m connecting more with my kids and why I’m prioritizing that.  Focusing on this connection has not only helped my children, but I’ve seen how it has become very helpful for me as a mom.  I think you will relate with what I share today. Let’s head to the show.  IN THIS EPISODE: Laura Lynn shares why she is focusing on connecting more with her kids;  She explains how she practically connects with her children; and  S ..read more

No one likes to do something that they don’t want to do, and that goes for our toddlers as well.  You don’t like to pay bills, schedule another doctor’s appointment, run to the grocery store, or prep dinner, but you do it anyway, without a fuss, without a tantrum…. Well, at least sometimes.  Our toddlers, they’re a different story.  There are a lot of things that they don’t like but they need to do it anyway: going potty, getting dressed, cleaning up toys, heading inside for the night.  And when they don’t like something but need to do it anyway, this is when you’ll likely ..read more

If you have a two-year-old, three-year-old, or four-year-old, you may have noticed the nasty “no” word coming out of your sweet toddler's mouth maybe a little too often.  It’s not super surprising. Your toddler is growing in independence, being in control is something she’s aiming for, and she’s learning that her behavior - her response - can be used for her good.  So today on the show I want to talk about how we should respond to the ever common “no” that our toddlers throw at us.  Your child saying this may absolutely drive you mad, but it doesn’t have to.  Let’s go to th ..read more

Are you into the whole idea of picking a word for the year?  If you are, at the beginning of January you probably chose a word to help you align yourself to who you want to be - or at least working towards being - for the new year.  I’m not super into this trend or idea like other people are but for the past two years I did choose a word to focus on at least temporarily.  The word that I chose for 2022 is BRAVE because, at the time when I chose the word, I needed to be grounded in the concept of bravery, and I felt the nudge to be brave in all areas of life, in my marriage, in m ..read more