Toddlers! How to Teach Social and Emotional Learning at Home with Cara Zelas

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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 toddlers

How parents can help toddlers regulate their emotions

Methods of discipline 

Screen time

Encouraging independent play

Big 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: @worldoflittledude


Cara 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.


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