TODDLERS! From Byron Bay, Australia to Connecticut: Cara Zelas is an early childhood educator and parent. In this episode, Lina and Cara talk all things toddlers when it comes to behavior and emotional development. Topics covered: What is a toddler? What is going on in toddler brains? How parents can best support their toddlersHow parents can help toddlers regulate their emotionsMethods of discipline Screen timeEncouraging independent playBig World of Little Dude Big World of Little Dude has great free activities for caretakers to do in the classroom, homeschool, or kitchen table. Connect with Cara on Instagram: @worldoflittledudeCara Zelas is an early childhood educator, who received a Bachelor of Media Communications and Bachelor of Elementary Education Degrees (Macquarie University, Sydney) as well as an Early Childhood Montessori Certification (West Side Montessori School, New York). Cara is in the process of completing a Master of Education (Charles Sturt University, Sydney). Cara is a parent of two children, Grace and Theodore. Little Dude has taught Cara and countless children that being kind to others is contagious.Support the showConnect with Lina on @linaforrestal on InstagramFollow the @newmamaspodcast on InstagramRead Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.comSupport the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)