Discover the positive parenting tools you need to get your child to LISTEN while being a more PATIENT parent at the…
Transforming Toddlerhood Conference
A FREE 5-day virtual conference for parents of children ages 1-5 who want to raise an emotionally healthy child without yelling, threats, and time outs.
Wednesday, March 11th – Sunday, March 15th
Replays Available
OVERCOME CHALLENGES. NURTURE DEVELOPMENT. CREATE CONFIDENCE.
Shaelyn
Mom of 3Terrible Twos. Trying Threes.
Fierce Fours. Frustrating Fives.
The toddler years can certainly feel challenging. From power struggles to tantrums to bedtime battles – the everyday difficulties of toddlerhood can leave you wondering…
Am I doing ANY of this right as a parent?
And you’re definitely not alone.
Many parents feel frustrated and depleted during the toddler years. And while toddlerhood comes with its own set of unique challenges, it doesn’t always have to feel like pulling teeth trying to get your toddler to listen.
The truth is…
Toddlers are built to try EVERYTHING (including your patience)
But oftentimes, the behaviors that are a typical and important part of this critical developmental period drives us nuts and get labeled as “bad”.
As a result, the majority of parenting battles comes from trying to control and fight against toddlers’ inherent developmental drive to feel powerful, capable and have a sense of control.
By understanding your child’s development, you can better navigate (and influence) the behavior that comes with it.
Parenting then becomes something you do with your child, instead of something you do to them.
Which creates more space for joy, fun, and optimal development!
Transforming Toddlerhood Conference
Overcome Challenges. Nurture Development. Create Confidence.
Learn healthy, effective tools from 25+ of the top experts in toddler parenting, development, and well-being to overcome the challenges of raising kids ages 1-5 and experience more of the joys.
SPEAKER SCHEDULE
DAY 1: Keeping Your Toddler Healthy & Safe
| SPEAKER NAME | SESSION TITLE |
| Rosalia Rivera | Teaching Body Autonomy and Consent While Keeping Toddlers Safe and Healthy |
| Elisa Song, MD | Sick Days Made Simple: Helping Your Child Bounce Back When Sick |
| Dawn Winkelmann MS, CCC-SLP | What Toddler Mouths Reveal About Breathing, Picky Eating, and Airway Development |
| Dominika Knossalla-Pado, MA | Toddlers and Dogs! How to Keep Everyone Safe |
| Greer Kirshenbaum PhD | How Responsive Care Around Sleep Challenges Shapes Brain Health |
DAY 2: Supporting Emotional Health
| SPEAKER NAME | SESSION TITLE |
| Tracy Gillett | Nurturing Attachment as the Foundation for Independence |
| Stephanie Pinto | Growing Emotionally Healthy Kids |
| Dr. Shefali | Raising Conscious Children in a Fast-Paced World |
| Morgan Cutlip, Ph.D. | Managing the Mental Load in Toddlerhood |
| Dr. Sarah Bren | When Traditional Behavior Strategies Fail: Reclaiming Calm Through Nervous System Regulation |
| Lauren Fouché | Helping Children Calm Down Through Play and Movement |
DAY 3: Nurturing Toddler Development
| SPEAKER NAME | SESSION TITLE |
| Laura Petix, MS OTR/L | How Your Child’s Sensory System Impacts Hunger, Toileting, and Sleep Challenges |
| Dr. Allison Mell, PT, DPT | Using Movement to Build Strong Foundations of Focus, Confidence, & Independence |
| Melissa Minney M.S., CCC-SLP | Helping Your Toddler Talk |
| Lane Rebelo | Using Baby Sign Language to Reduce Tantrums and Communication Frustration |
| Violeta Gordeljevic | Using Temperament and Brain Building Skills to Make Toddlerhood Easier |
| Mandy Merrell & Mel Craig | Creating a Play Environment That Simplifies Daily Life |
DAY 4: Transforming Everyday Challenges
| SPEAKER NAME | SESSION TITLE |
| Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD | Breaking the Cycle of Biting Without Shaming |
| Andrea Olson | Teaching Potty Skills Through Brain Body Connection |
| Alyssa Miller, RD | Navigating Picky Eating Red Flags With Confidence |
| Jessica Berk, CPSC | Creating Peaceful Bedtime Routines Without Power Struggles |
| Lizzie Assa, MSEd | Encouraging Independent Play in Toddlerhood |
DAY 5: Practicing Effective, Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Tools
| SPEAKER NAME | SESSION TITLE |
| Kirk Martin | Ending Power Struggles and De-escalating Challenging Behavior |
| Dayna Abraham | Calm Parenting Strategies for Tantrums and Meltdowns |
| Dr. Lauren Hughes, MD | Transforming Defiant Behavior |
| Julie Fragnito, MS. Ed | Simple Parenting Tools That Build Cooperation |
| Devon Kuntzman, PCC | Getting Your Toddler to Listen Using Healthy Discipline |
| Layne Deyling Cherland | Discipline That Teaches: Using Clear Boundaries to Create Self Control |
BONUS DAY PREMIUM UPGRADE ONLY
| SPEAKER NAME | SESSION TITLE |
| Daniel J. Siegel, MD | How Toddler Brain Development Impacts Behavior |
| Nicole Kavanaugh | Navigating Sibling Conflict |
| Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD | Handling Hitting in Toddlerhood |
| Renee Jain, MAPP | Responding to Toddler Fears & Anxiety |
| Marlene Spence | Simplifying Toddler Routines & Schedules |
| Janine Halloran, MA, LMHC | Helping Toddlers Manage Frustration and Build Coping Skills |
| Shelly Robinson | Raising Yourself While Raising Your Kids |
Our Experts Will Teach You How To:
- Parent kids ages 1-5 with more calm and compassion by transforming parenting anger and nurturing everyone’s emotional well-being
- Set realistic expectations for your toddler’s behavior
- Feel more confident and empowered even when faced with challenging behaviors like whining, tantrums, and defiance
- Have practical solutions for everyday challenges using positive discipline that nurtures brain development
- Meet your child’s needs without your boundaries being crossed
- Experience more joy and happiness in your parenting journey
Don’t miss this FREE, inspirational, life-changing event that will forever transform your parenting.
PRAISE FOR TRANSFORMING TODDLERHOOD
See What Parents Like You Are Saying…
Helpful to support my toddler
I was looking for support and tips for sleep and behavior and learned several things that are very helpful to support my toddler as he continues to grow and develop!
– Julia –
Gain a better understanding
It has given me tools and ideas to try with my little one at home, as well as gain a better understanding of their developmental levels and the impact that has on the way we approach parenting situations.
– Jordyn –
Tools in my toolbelt
Having a variety of tools in my toolbelt. We’ve really been struggling with lots of change and tantrums. So to have options for these is so helpful.
– Savannah –
The Transforming Toddlerhood Conference is the only virtual event of its kind that focuses specifically on overcoming the challenges of the toddler years.
OUR SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN
MEET YOUR EXPERTS
Dr. Shefali
Clinical Psychologist & Pioneer of the Conscious Parenting Movement
Dr. Lauren Hughes
Pediatrician, IBCLC, Founder of Bloom Pediatrics, Science Communicator & Educator
Dawn Winkelmann MS, CCC-SLP
Pediatric Feeding Specialist + Speech Language Pathologist
Elisa Song, MD
CEO & Founder, Healthy Kids Happy Kids
Devon Kuntzman, PCC
Founder & Author of Transforming Toddlerhood
Daniel J. Siegel, MD
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine
Rosalia Rivera
Founder of CONSENTparenting
Morgan Cutlip, Ph.D.
Author and Relationship Expert
Greer Kirshenbaum PhD
Neuroscientist and Author
Kirk Martin
Host of Calm Parenting Podcast
Melissa Minney M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Founder of Raising Little Talkers
Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD
Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Parenting Translator
Dr. Sarah Bren
Clinical Psychologist & host of the Securely Attached Podcast
Alyssa Miller, RD
Picky Eating Dietitian & Owner of Nutrition for Littles
Laura Petix, MS OTR/L
Author, CEO of The OT Butterfly, LLC
Dr. Allison Mell, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Founder of Tots On Target
Lizzie Assa, MSEd
Author of ‘But I’m Bored’
Violeta Gordeljevic
Science Communicator & Founder of The Parenting Class
Lauren Fouché
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Marlene Spence
Child Behavior Consultant & Parent Coach
Tracy Gillett
Parenting Educator, Founder of Raised Good
Stephanie Pinto
Best-Selling Emotional Intelligence Author & International Speaker
Dayna Abraham
Author of ‘Calm The Chaos’ & Founder of the Calm The Chaos Framework
Andrea Olson
Author of ‘Go Diaper Free’
Jessica Berk, CPSC
Certified Toddler Sleep Consultant & Founder of Awesome Little Sleepers
Dominika Knossalla-Pado, MA
Founder of Dog Meets Baby®, Author, & Certified Dog Trainer
Mandy Merrell & Mel Craig
Co-Founders of the Toy Testing Sisters
Layne Deyling Cherland
Toddler Expert, Founder of Enquiry
Julie Fragnito, MS. Ed
Founder of Transforming Parenthood, Certified Parent Coach
Lane Rebelo, LCSW
Founder of Tiny Signs
Renee Jain, MAPP
Founder of GoZen!
Janine Halloran, MA, LMHC
Founder of Coping Skills for Kids
Shelly Robinson
Certified Conscious Parent Coach
Nicole Kavanaugh
Montessori Parent Educator
Are you ready to shift out of survival mode and find joy in parenting your little one?
HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT
Each day will feature 5-6 sessions from pediatricians, psychologists, teachers, occupational therapists, and other distinguished professionals and experts to learn practical strategies to navigate challenging behavior and support toddler development.
Our experts will cover topics like:
- Supporting body autonomy, consent, and safety in ways that feel natural and age-appropriate
- Understanding sleep, sensory needs, and brain development through responsive care
- Navigating tantrums, big emotions, and defiant behavior with calm, connection-based approaches
- Using play, movement, and regulation to help toddlers settle, focus, and feel confident
- Exploring how temperament, executive function, and the nervous system influence behavior
- Reducing power struggles around food, potty learning, bedtime, and everyday routines
- Creating home rhythms and play spaces that simplify life and ease the parental mental load
- Nurturing secure attachment as the foundation for emotional health and growing independence
- And so much more!
Get the Conference Straight to Your Inbox
Watch from the comfort of your home.
No sitter required.
You’ll get all the details on how to access each day’s sessions via email after you sign up. The sessions of the day will be available to watch for 24 hours so you can watch from any time zone and at your convenience.
Premium Package holders will have instant, lifetime access to the sessions plus several powerful bonuses to enhance your learning experience. You’ll receive details on how to secure your Premium Package after you sign up for your free ticket!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if the Transforming Toddlerhood Conference is right for me?
The Transforming Toddlerhood Conference is for parents, caregivers, and teachers of children ages 1-5 who want to learn practical, ready-to-implement strategies to navigate the early years in developmentally appropriate ways from experts in toddler development, health, and behavior.
If you’re looking for a safe, shame-free, supportive environment to learn how to raise toddlers in a way that allows both your and your child’s needs to be met, this is the conference for you! We will teach you how to work with your child’s development NOT against it!
How long are the sessions?
Each session is focused on delivering maximum impact in about 45 minutes. Even watching just ONE session can be life-changing. You don’t want to miss this!
How long will I have access to the free sessions?
Your free ticket gives you 24 hour access to the sessions of the day to accommodate different schedules and time zones. If you’d like more than 24 hours to watch, you can upgrade to the Premium Package for instant, lifetime access and over $3,400 worth of bonus content. If you upgrade, directly after claiming your free ticket you can save 66%!
This sounds great, but I’m busy. What if I can’t watch the sessions?
If you can’t watch the sessions before the free access expires, you can upgrade to the Premium Package to secure instant, lifetime access to all sessions. The Premium Package also includes exciting bonuses including, audio recordings of each session in your favorite podcast app, a VIP Group Strategy Call with Devon, an exclusive bonus day of sessions, and more. You can learn how to upgrade after you sign up for your free ticket and SAVE 66%!
What will I need to attend and watch a session?
You’ll only need a device with a reliable internet connection to watch the sessions from anywhere around the world. It’s very simple to join and learn.
Do you have subtitles available?
Yes! Subtitles are available for ALL sessions in both the free and Premium Package versions of the conference. Premium Package holders also get exclusive access to a Private Podcast with the audio recordings from each session so you can listen on the go.
How is this conference different from other online parenting events out there?
The Transforming Toddlerhood Conference is the only virtual event of its kind that focuses specifically on the critical development stage of kids ages 1-5 years old. We are committed to bringing you positive, effective, developmentally appropriate tools and strategies for parenting with more confidence in the toddler years.
Have another question that wasn’t answered here?
Please reach out to our team at support@transformingtoddlerhood.com
An Inside Look at Your Toddler’s Brain
Toddlerhood is a critical development stage for your child biologically, socially, and emotionally.
DID YOU KNOW…
- 90% of their brain has developed by age 5
- Their brains are making a million neural connections a second
- They’re not even physiologically capable of emotional regulation until at least age 3.5-4
- They’re developing a sense of self, learning what it means to be an individual, and setting up the architecture of their brain that will support them for the rest of their lives
The way we interact with and parent young children plays a large role in shaping their brain development.
Learn to nurture your toddler’s development while keeping your sanity.
Meet YOUR HOST
Hi! I’m Devon Kuntzman, PCC, the original toddler parenting coach, an author, 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 parents and caregivers of kids ages 1-5 to overcome the challenges of toddlerhood, nurture development, and create confidence in their skills by being the Loving Leader & Guide™ through using positive, respectful, and developmentally appropriate parenting tools.
Today, we’re a community of nearly 1 million parents and caregivers from around the world committed to transforming their parenting, their toddler’s behavior and their overall experience of toddlerhood while creating a foundation for a relationship with their child that lasts a lifetime.
We believe that with the right tools and strategies, you can put the “terrible twos” and “threenager” challenges behind you and experience the joy of parenting a toddler.
“No matter how chaotic and challenging parenting gets – Each and every moment is an opportunity to practice again. Practice makes progress NOT perfection. You got this and I’m here to show you how.”
Devon Kuntzman, PCC,
Founder of Transforming Toddlerhood + Conference Host + Author
Emily
Mom of 2No matter where you are in your parenting journey, this event will transform your parenting and your relationship with your child.
Together, we will transform toddlerhood from chaos and frustration to connection and confidence while nurturing your child’s development.
Ready to transform with us?
ASK DEVON!