FOR PARENTS DOING THEIR BEST—BUT STILL FEELING LIKE IT'S NOT ENOUGH

👀 Finally! Get your kids to listen without the power struggles. 

Big-Hearted Parenting solves what gentle parenting can't!

STOP THE CALM-CALM-SNAP CYCLE

Feeling overwhelmed… and wondering if it’s just you?

✔️ Everyday moments turn into battles—getting dressed, mealtimes, leaving the house, even potty time.

✔️ You want to stay patient, but tantrums, meltdowns, and endless negotiations wear you down.

✔️ You feel embarrassed by your child’s behavior—and ashamed for feeling that way.

✔️ You know these early years matter, but you’re unsure how to make the most of them—and worried you’re missing your chance.

 

It’s the reason I created the Big-Hearted School Of Parenting — for you

 

Most parents do what they've been told is "gentle":

👉 They validate the feeling — "I know you're sad…"

👉 Then they set a limit and try to hold it — "But I won't let you jump on the table." 

Sounds great in theory, right?

But here's the problem: gentle parenting assumes toddlers can think their way through big emotions. They can't. A dysregulated toddler's thinking brain goes offline — so the boundary you're trying to set gets lost or turns into exhausting negotiations.

Big-Hearted Parenting works WITH your toddler's developing brain, not against it.

We don't just expect a toddler to do what we've asked. We know their brain is busy growing. We set the limit and help our kids follow through.

Instead of: "I won't let you jump on the table." (hoping they'll listen) You calmly step in and say: "This looks fun — let's jump on the floor instead." (while gently but firmly helping them down)

It's immediate guidance over endless negotiations. 

The result? Dressed and out the door in one try. Bedtime in under 30 minutes. 

Because when you work with how toddlers are actually wired — everything shifts.

Less yelling, more listening

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Workshops

Learn with us on your time. Start and stop at your own pace.

The Potty Party: Starter Kit

🧻 A big-hearted, step-by-step way to kick off potty training (even if your toddler shows no “readiness signs” yet)

Still waiting for signs of "readiness"?
This workshop flips the script—so you can stop waiting for signs of readiness and start prepping for the big day.
No fighting. No sticker charts. Just a proven, pediatrician-backed method that works.

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🎥 60-min workshop + printable toolkit

👶 For toddlers 20 months+
💫 Learn the 5 Must-Dos before you even think about training.

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WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

“Bedtime used to be chaos. Now it’s calm — for both of us.”

– Renee T

“I don’t freeze or freak out about tantrums anymore. I know exactly what to do.”

– Allie K.

“No more bribes or battles at dinnertime. Just wins (finally).”

– Josh A.

"Before meeting Dr. Cathryn, tantrums ruled our days. Now, I finally understand my toddler’s big feelings — and we both feel calmer and closer."

— Marg L.

"I was drowning in potty training advice. Potty Prep gave me a clear, gentle roadmap — and my daughter is now proudly diaper-free!"

— Penny W.

"These big-hearted tools work like magic. I feel like such a better parent!"

— Sofia Y.

"I hated feeling like the 'bad guy.' Learning the big-hearted approach helped me set firm but loving boundaries — without the guilt trips."

— Florence G. 

"Bedtime used to be a battlefield. Now, using the EASY-DOES-IT method, bedtime is (mostly!) smooth and sweet."

— Amina S.

Introducing

Big-Hearted Parenting

What You'll Learn Inside The Big-Hearted School Of Parenting

💛 Big-hearted parenting is the glue that strengthens the bond with your child.

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You’ll understand your child better 

and naturally stop feeling so frustrated by their behavior.

It’s time to toss out those unrealistic expectations of perfectionism that have weighed you down like a diaper bag full of bricks.


Your kids will actually listen 

without all the yelling, pleading, or power struggles.

Been There. Done That.

Raised Four Amazing Kids—And Helped Tens Of Thousands Of Families Do The Same.

I’m Dr. Cathryn—pediatrician, midwife, parenting author, and mom of four.
And if there's one thing I know for sure, it’s this:
What looks like “bad behavior” is usually just immaturity in disguise.

Some call me the “toddler whisperer”—but the truth is, there’s no magic.
There’s just development.
And when you understand why toddlers act the way they do, everything changes.

Parenting gets calmer.
Your child feels safer.
And you start enjoying these crazy, awesome years so much more.

What You’ll Get Inside The Big-Hearted Membership?

Meet Your On-Demand Parenting Expert

Dr. Cathryn AI offers instant, trustworthy guidance for the moments that leave you stuck.
Whether you're navigating a public meltdown, a bedtime standoff, or just wondering if something’s normal—you'll get clear, thoughtful answers in seconds.
No more guilt. No more guessing. Just support you can count on, right when you need it.

 

Weekly Parenting Wins—Made Simple

Expert strategies you can absorb while your toddler naps or you wait in the pickup line. 

 

 

Done-for-You Scripts

The exact words to use in tricky toddler situations.

 

 A Supportive CommunityParenting is hard. Doing it alone is harder.

Inside our private community, you’ll find other big-hearted parents working through the same tricky moments — tantrums, transitions, mealtime struggles, and more. It’s a space to feel seen, supported, and never judged.

 

Exclusive Resource Library – Struggling with a specific parenting moment?

Our on-demand content library gives you instant access to clear, easy-to-remember strategies for handling tantrums, setting boundaries, managing transitions, and more.

Search by topic, behavior, or challenge — and get practical, big-hearted guidance in seconds, right when you need it most.

Join before May 25th and get instant access to an exclusive bonus — absolutely free! 

The Help Your Child Fall Asleep Without You! Workshop ($37 value)

✔️A step-by-step plan for ending bedtime battles
✔️ Big-hearted strategies that actually work — without crying it out
✔️ Clear, comforting language to use when your child won’t fall asleep without you
✔️ Real tools to help your toddler (and you) feel calm, connected, and confident at bedtime 

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WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

 "After 3 months of tantrums at the grocery store, I used Dr. Cathryn's PREP strategy, and we made it through the entire trip without a meltdown!"

- Jamie T.

"The 'connection before correction' technique changed everything. My daughter actually listens now without the power struggles."

- Michael W.

"What I love most is seeing how these strategies are helping my child develop. His vocabulary has exploded, and he's becoming so much more independent and confident."

- Tarika J.

CALM, CLEAR, AND CONNECTED

Join today and go from:

Feeling frustrated & reactive → to knowing exactly how to respond

❌ Losing your patience → to staying calm, even in tough moments

❌ Worrying you're doing it wrong → to trusting yourself as a parent

❌ Managing behavior → to nurturing development and potential

❌ Surviving toddlerhood → to creating a foundation for lifelong skills

 

And best of all? You'll start seeing results within days.

CLEAR. CALM. CONNECTED. CLEAR. CALM. CONNECTED.

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Pay only $23/month— cancel any time

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The Big-Hearted School of Parenting

For Parents of Kids Age 1 - 6 Years

  • 24/7 Access to Dr. Cathryn's AI
  • Expert-backed Masterclasses
  • Exclusive Weekly Content Drops
  • Potty Parties: A gentle, fun way to potty train—together!
  • Comprehensive On-Demand Training packed with parenting strategies to support all your needs
  • Private Non-Judgmental Community for Members Only 

These tools are rooted in science and 35 years of pediatric experience — and they actually work in the messy, real-life moments of parenting.

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