Day Five Starts May 7th

You will learn:

• The illusion of control in parenting and what you can control
• How to shift from reacting to responding during toddler meltdowns
• The power of playful de-escalation to prevent power struggles
• Why toddlers are our greatest teachers (and what they reveal about us)
• The real work of conscious parenting
• One essential mindset shift to break generational pattern

Dr. Shefali received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Specializing in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, she brings together the best of both worlds for her clients. She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses around the globe. She has written seven books, three of which are New York Times best-sellers, including her landmark three books: The Conscious Parent, A Radical Awakening and The Parenting Map.

You can find Dr. Shefali online at Dr. Shefali

You will learn:

• What keeps parents stuck in power struggles
• 3 Steps to transform your relationship with power struggles
• How to know if you’re dysregulated and what to do
• Why it’s the parent’s responsibility to diffuse power struggles
• Exactly what to do and say in the heat of the moment

Devon Kuntzman, PCC, is the original toddler parenting coach on Instagram and the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood. As a toddler expert, she is on a mission to transform the myth that toddlerhood is terrible. Devon empowers toddler parents to overcome the challenges of toddlerhood, nurture development and create confidence in their skills by being the Confident Leader & Guide through using positive, respectful, and developmentally appropriate parenting tools. As a mom herself, Devon has experienced the ups and downs of parenting and is dedicated to guiding parents through this challenging yet critical developmental period with compassion.

You can find Devon online at Transforming Toddlerhood

You will learn:

• The #1 mistake parents make when trying to stop unwanted behavior
• How to reinforce positive behavior without bribing or punishing
• The simple shift that makes setting boundaries easier and more effective
• Why ignoring certain behaviors can improve your child’s behavior
• How your reactions shape your child’s ability to regulate emotions
• A powerful yet overlooked strategy to prevent meltdowns before they start

Jenna Mazzillo is on a mission to empower educators and parents with practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce tantrums, avoid power struggles, and bring more peace to daily life. As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, teacher, and mom of two, Jenna offers tools that lead to lasting behavior change and helps parents move beyond quick-fix strategies that only stop their child’s behavior in the moment but often come back just as quickly. By simplifying complex behavior concepts and sharing easy-to-implement strategies, she has helped families and educators achieve meaningful, consistent results. Jenna’s ultimate goal is to create a ripple effect that improves the daily lives of children and the adults who support them.

You can find Jenna online at ABA Naturally

You will learn:

• Why toddlerhood is a battle for independence and how to support it
• The science and key to cooperation
• Why movement, nature, and unstructured play are essential for brain development
• Why co-regulation is necessary for both toddlers and parents
• 2 Things that can prevent 60–70% of power struggles
• What makes parenting easier and strengthens your ability to connect with your child

Tammy is a Registered Psychologist, best-selling author of “The Parenting Handbook”, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, and Founder of the Child-Centered Animal Assisted Therapy Association. Tammy approaches her clinical and educational work with parents and professionals with an attachment and neurobiological lens: all of her work is based on the neurology of the brain and how attachment is integral to adaptive functioning of both children and adults. As a child who endured much trauma in her past, she speaks about her personal experiences with family substance abuse, domestic violence, emotional abuse, and how the power of connection is integral to healing and overcoming adversity.

You can find Tammy online at Institute of Child Psychology

You will learn:

• 4 Common myths about toddler behavior and what to do instead
• A simple trick to encourage cooperation
• 3 powerful tools for reducing power struggles
• The main role in shaping behavior
• How to recognize the function of behavior and respond effectively
• The key to long-term success

Mandy Grass is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a mother. With over a decade of experience in education, she began as a special education teacher, focusing on students with significant behavioral needs. After becoming a BCBA in 2015 and a mother to three daughters starting in 2016, Mandy recognized the universal applicability of evidence-based practices in applied behavior analysis to all children. Her extensive experience includes counseling numerous families and aiding them in navigating various behavioral issues.

You can find Mandy online at The Family Behaviorist