Toddlerhood is full of big emotions, sudden shifts, and constant change- especially when a new baby is on the way. Today we will dive into what’s really happening beneath toddler behavior and how parents can navigate this season of life with confidence, connection, and compassion.
In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I’m joined by Devon Kuntzman. Devon is the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, a certified parent coach, and mother. Devon helps parents move beyond the “terrible twos” narrative, reframing toddlerhood as a powerful window for building emotional intelligence, secure relationships, and lifelong skills. Her work—and her book, Transforming Toddlerhood—offers practical, guilt-free support for this often misunderstood stage.
In this episode you will learn about:
- About Devon and what led her to focusing her work on Toddlerhood
- What parents should know about the sudden shift into toddlerhood, and how it might affect family dynamics when a new sibling is on the way
- Intentional ways parents can start fostering a sibling bond before or right after the new baby arrives
- Examples of how parents can involve their toddler in baby care in a way that feels meaningful and positive
- The “sharing phase” and how can parents support each child through this tricky transition
- Turn-taking rituals- what those look like in practice, and how families can weave them into daily routines
- When toddler hitting happens- and it often does- what the best way is for parents to respond in the moment
- How you, as a parent, can set boundaries while also validate your toddler’s emotions
- Advice to help parents release guilt and feel confident in their parenting choices during this transition
- How parents can nurture their own connection with their toddler while still meeting the needs of a newborn
- Simple, actionable tools parents can use to ease the toddler-to-sibling transition
- One final tip or piece of advice Deon would like to offer new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Devon:
Devon Kuntzman, PCC, is the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, a certified coach, and a mom to a spirited 3-year-old. She’s on a mission to rewrite the narrative on the “terrible twos” and beyond, helping parents see toddlerhood as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build social, emotional, and relationship skills.
As the original toddler parenting coach on Instagram, with a background in psychology and child development, Devon has guided tens of thousands of families worldwide to parent with more calm, confidence, and joy.
Her new book, Transforming Toddlerhood, is designed to support, not guilt, parents, offering tools, encouragement, and a fresh perspective to turn this challenging season into one of the most meaningful chapters of the parenting journey.
Connect with Devon:
Instagram: @transformingtoddlerhood
Website: https://www.transformingtoddlerhood.com/book/
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