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The Second C of Collaborative Discipline - Intentional Communication
<p><strong>Curious about collaborative discipline?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I talk about the second C of collaborative discipline- <strong>communication</strong>! I share why it is a <strong>cornerstone of the collaborative discipline framework</strong> and share an example of it in action. </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.caratyrrell.com/4C" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Download the free 4 C's of Collaborative Discipline PDF now! </a></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="noopener noreferer"> here.</a></p><p><br></p><p>August 11, 2026</p><p>Episode 341</p><p>The Second C of Collaborative Discipline - Intentional Communication</p><p><br></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="noopener noreferer"> 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 <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="noopener noreferer"><em>T</em><em>alk to Them Early and Often</em></a>, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids wh