Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids
How to Teach Your Toddler Time Management
Jul 14, 2026 · 15 min · 8 segments
**What if teaching your toddler to manage time isn't about timers at all, but about giving them the chance to make their own decisions?** In this episode, I explain why **toddlers are capable of…
**What if teaching your toddler to manage time isn't about timers at all, but about giving them the chance to make their own decisions?** In this episode, I explain why **toddlers are capable of developing time management skills much earlier than most people realize when we shift from directing to guiding.** I share **practical strategies** for setting clear expectations, asking thoughtful questions, and giving children enough time to process and plan their actions before transitions. You'll discover how **small language shifts can strengthen executive functioning, build independence, and reduce power struggles around everyday routines like cleaning up before dinner.** Plus, I remind parents that **time management is just one of several essential life skills—and it's okay to focus on one developmental goal at a time.** **Don't miss a thing!** Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get parenting tips, podcast episodes, and exclusive updates delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning. Sign up here. July 14, 2026 Episode 337 How to Teach Your Toddler Time Management About Your Host: **Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed.** is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of [Core4Parenting.](www.core4parenting.com) A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success. As host of the top-ranking podcast *Transforming the Toddler Years*, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the new book Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life. **Want to book Cara for your next speaking event? Find all the details** here!
**What if teaching your toddler to manage time isn't about timers at all, but about giving them the chance to make their own decisions?** In this episode, I explain why **toddlers are capable of…