Cultivating Little Learners | Volume 1 2026-27
About this episode
Kathy Eggers discusses the importance of developmentally appropriate practices for toddlers, emphasizing connection and play over academic pressure.
In “Toddlers: Moving from Academic Pressure to Developmentally Appropriate Practices,” written and read by Kathy Eggers, Kathy offers a reassuring look at the beautifully chaotic toddler years. With insight from brain science and early childhood development, she helps parents understand why tantrums, “no,” big emotions, risk-taking, and resistance are not signs of failure, but normal parts of a toddler’s growth. Kathy gently challenges the pressure to push academics too early and instead points families toward connection, play, calm rhythms, realistic expectations, and developmentally appropriate guidance. From meltdowns and transitions to sharing, potty training, movement, and unstructured play, she offers practical ways to support the whole child with patience and wisdom. Listen in and be encouraged to protect the wonder of these early years as you build trust, nurture connection, and give your little one space to grow as God designed.
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