19. Toddlerhood Part 2: Big Emotions, Firm Boundaries

Two months later, we’re back in the thick of **toddlerhood**—and realizing just how much there is still to learn. In this episode of The Woman Within Podcast, we get honest about intense **toddler tantrums**, **big emotions**, **boundary-pushing**, and the moments when our **parenting philosophies** get put to the test. We talk about holding space for our children’s emotions while still holding **firm boundaries**, and how to know what your child actually needs in the moment. We dive into **emotional regulation**, **co-regulation**, **conscious parenting**, **authoritative parenting**, and **adaptive parenting**—learning to respond to the individual child and the situation rather than following a rigid parenting philosophy. We also get vulnerable about **parental rage**, **frustration**, guilt, and **repair**, including what it looks like to come back to our children when we lose our patience. And of course, we get practical: navigating **tantrums**, **transitions**, **car-seat battles**, **temperament differences**, **playfulness**, **distraction**, and finding ways to hold **boundaries without losing connection**. **In this episode, we talk about:** - **Toddler tantrums & big emotions** - **Emotional regulation & co-regulation** - **Firm, healthy boundaries** - **Gentle, authoritative & conscious parenting** - **Adaptive parenting** - **Staying regulated when your toddler is dysregulated** - **Parental frustration, rage & triggers** - **Repairing after we lose our patience** - **Raising emotionally resilient kids** - **Understanding your child’s temperament** - **Playfulness, distraction & connection** - **Navigating transitions & car-seat battles** - **Learning to parent the child in front of you** **New Episodes drop every Monday!** **Join our email list** to get reminders about new episodes and future offerings ⁠https://womanwithinpod.myflodesk.com/joinus⁠ **Follow us on Instagram** @womanwithinpod @nicole\_mejia @soulfully\_sarah\_stew If this episode resonates with you, **don't forget to like and subscribe.** *Thank you so much for listening!*