In this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World, now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey Redd, mental health counselor turned stay-at-home mom, shares a funny, eye-opening parenting story about the gender differences between her boy-girl twins — and what it taught her about communicating with toddlers. Learn why toddler boys may not "see" messes the way girls do, and how you can use specific parenting scripts and simple, concrete instructions to help young kids listen, follow directions, and cooperate without frustration.

If you're wondering how to get your toddler to listen, how to talk to young kids in a way that works, or how to stop nagging and start connecting, this episode is for you. Kelsey gives practical parenting tips for improving toddler cooperation, reducing power struggles, and adjusting your communication style based on your child's unique perspective, gender, and personality.

✨ Topics covered:

• How to get toddlers to follow directions
• Talking to toddler boys vs toddler girls
• Parenting twins and understanding gender differences
• Gentle parenting scripts that actually work
• How to communicate with toddlers so they listen
• Encouraging cooperation without yelling

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