The First C of Collaborative Discipline - Connect Before You Expect

<p><strong>Want to know how to really connect with your child?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I talk about <strong>connection being the key first step in the collaborative discipline </strong>cycle. Spoiler alert: connection is not made with words!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ready to take the next step?</strong></p><p>Check out my short video training, where <strong>I guide you through the process of writing your personalized mission statement </strong>for raising and to teaching extraordinary human beings. Find all the details<a href="https://www.caratyrrell.com/mission" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁠here⁠.</a></p><p><br></p><p>August 4, 2026</p><p>Episode 340</p><p>The First C of Collaborative Discipline - Connect Before You Expect</p><p><br></p><p>About Your Host:</p><p><strong>Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed.</strong> is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="www.core4parenting.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Core4Parenting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.</a>⁠⁠⁠⁠ A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child’s identity, confidence, and future success.</p><p><br></p><p>As host of the top-ranking podcast <em>Transforming the Toddler Years</em>, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the new book⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<em>T</em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Talk-Them-Early-Often-Intentional/dp/0807783706/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.a3wGn4kvt7mIIHnr35I6qENm9e121W-KnYNTsO1t5rmN33qKELuqrWe6FKmZCwPdovFNSVpakV06vU8W7_UdbdTsMLz4Y02NH5o_UBKbi954NBF5RZ8WNE8fBXFY8xv7votWtYnJjHuexDWUV_1wbPoDB4Isk4Dsqz401ZaNWsgZ-CdbG0FoEc_hWqEZSGzaaeroduc_5YQVm8g40KRplA.5qkNMBJ8ov-JXeueLqq8Q0UsPUQJ1kTITri8u7rDaVo&qid=1764170370&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠<em>alk to Them Early and Often</em>⁠⁠⁠⁠,</a>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to book Cara for your next speaking event? Find all the details</strong>⁠⁠<strong> </strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.caratyrrell.com/speaker" target=