Starting school is a huge transition, and it can feel incredibly overwhelming for both your child and you. Jill has helped hundreds of families navigate this transition as a preschool teacher, and has gone through it herself as a parent. In this episode, she shares some strategies and tips that can help take the stress out of the start of school.

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On today’s episode, Jill chats with Catherine Lessman, an Early Childhood Development Specialist and mom to three boys. Her business, Miss Catherine, supports families as they navigate the early years of childhood.

We cover so much in this conversation: potty training, poop struggles, tips for simplifying life and parent intentionally with three boys under 6, mom guilt and overwhelm, why an individualized approach is a necessity when working with children, and SO much more.

This is a can’t-miss episode, especially for anyone who is struggling with potty training. Catherine is the real deal, and one of her tips in the episode was instrumental in Jill’s success potty training her daughter.

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On today’s episode, Jill talks about building collaboration and problem-solving skills through play, dodging perfectionism, and building resilience through play.

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