Pocketful of Parenting

About Pocketful of Parenting

Tips and Tricks for Parenting Children in the Toddler and Preschool Years. Join The Life with Littles Lounge to get support on your toddler parenting journey for just $7/month. https://www.pocketfulofparenting.com/LWL

Publisher

Jess Dunne, M.Ed

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Sept 2025

Latest episode

17 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Aug 2026

   What Your Childhood Has to Do With How You Parent Today

   ⭐️ Grab The Parenting Reflection Workbook 👉 On TPT Here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parenting-Reflection-Workbook-Parenting-Styles-Triggers-Attachment-17375687 👉 On Etsy Here: https://pocketfulofparenting.etsy.com/listing/4555714513/parenting-reflection-workbook-parenting Have you ever heard yourself say the EXACT phrase your mom or dad used to say — the one you swore you'd never repeat? This video is about why that happens, and it has almost nothing to do with willpower. Today, I'm breaking down the real reason parenting triggers hit so hard with toddlers — including the nervous system regulation piece most parents never hear about. I'm walking through the difference between explicit and implicit memory, why so much of this wiring gets installed before you could even form conscious memories, and how to finally recognize your own patterns instead of running on autopilot. This is the deeper layer of conscious parenting and trauma-informed parenting that goes way beyond "just stay calm" advice — it's about actually understanding where the reaction is coming from. 📢 Parenting little ones doesn't have to be a struggle. Join ⭐️The Life With Littles Lounge⭐️ and unlock joyful, confident, connected parenting. Learn more 👉 https://www.pocketfulofparenting.com/LWL❤️ FREE Toddler Parenting Resources! Access a growing library of over 18 practical parenting tools, developmental activities, and printables that make toddler and preschool parenting more joyful and less stressful. 👉🏼 https://www.pocketfulofparenting.com/tprl ♡ For more positive parenting tips, check out my website: https://pocketfulofparenting.comL E T S C O N N E C T! ♡ Instagram: https://instagram.com/pocketfulofparenting♡ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@pocketfulofparenting♡ Facebook: https://facebook.com/pocketfulofparenting♡ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/pocketfulofparentingWelcome to Pocketful of Parenting (formerly The Innovative Momma)! I’m Jess - a Parenting Coach, Certified Positive Discipline Educator, former preschool/kindergarten teacher & momma! Parenting is TOUGH - especially in the early years where the sleep is little and the feelings are BIG. My mission is to help reframe the idea of the “terrible twos,” “threenagers,” and “fournados” to help parents LOVE LIFE WITH LITTLES! I provide science-based information on your child’s developing brain to help you gain a better understanding and form a deeper connection with your little one. I’ll also be sharing tools you can use to help your child get through their big emotions while keeping your cool in the process. (Say “bye-bye” to yelling, bribes, threats & punishments!) You’ll also find easy play activities to help support your child’s development across multiple areas, such as: fine and gross motor skills, cognitive development, social-emotional development, and language development.

2. 

   20 Jul 2026

   This Parenting Tool Makes the Hardest Parts of the Day Easier

   If you've ever wondered why the same moments seem to blow up with your toddler every single day -- like getting dressed, pickup time, the witching hour, bedtime — you're not alone, and it's not because you're doing something wrong. In this video, I'm sharing the real reason those hard moments hit like clockwork, plus one surprisingly simple parenting tool that can completely shift them — no yelling, no bribing, no new discipline system required. If you've been dealing with toddler tantrums, wondering how to get your toddler to listen, or just want practical, positive parenting tools that actually work for real toddler behavior — this one's for you. I'm covering the moments so many parents ask me about: morning meltdowns, after-daycare crashes, the dreaded witching hour, and bedtime battles. By the end, you'll have a completely different way to think about all of them. #toddlerparenting #playfulparenting #positiveparenting ⭐️ GRAB MY PLAYFUL PARENTING CARDS 👉🏼 ON TPT HERE: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Playful-Parenting-Activity-Cards-for-Toddler-and-Preschool-Parents-17080949 👉🏼 ON ETSY HERE: https://pocketfulofparenting.etsy.com/listing/4540448381/playful-parenting-activity-cards-for 📢 Parenting little ones doesn't have to be a struggle. Join ⭐️The Life With Littles Lounge⭐️ and unlock joyful, confident, connected parenting. Learn more 👉 https://www.pocketfulofparenting.com/LWL❤️ FREE Toddler Parenting Resources! Access a growing library of over 18 practical parenting tools, developmental activities, and printables that make toddler and preschool parenting more joyful and less stressful. 👉🏼 https://www.pocketfulofparenting.com/tprl ♡ For more positive parenting tips, check out my website: https://pocketfulofparenting.comL E T S C O N N E C T! ♡ Instagram: https://instagram.com/pocketfulofparenting♡ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@pocketfulofparenting♡ Facebook: https://facebook.com/pocketfulofparenting♡ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/pocketfulofparentingWelcome to Pocketful of Parenting (formerly The Innovative Momma)! I’m Jess - a Parenting Coach, Certified Positive Discipline Educator, former preschool/kindergarten teacher & momma! Parenting is TOUGH - especially in the early years where the sleep is little and the feelings are BIG. My mission is to help reframe the idea of the “terrible twos,” “threenagers,” and “fournados” to help parents LOVE LIFE WITH LITTLES! I provide science-based information on your child’s developing brain to help you gain a better understanding and form a deeper connection with your little one. I’ll also be sharing tools you can use to help your child get through their big emotions while keeping your cool in the process. (Say “bye-bye” to yelling, bribes, threats & punishments!) You’ll also find easy play activities to help support your child’s development across multiple areas, such as: fine and gross motor skills, cognitive development, social-emotional development, and language development.

3. 

   29 Jun 2026

   The ONE Thing That Makes Toddlers Actually Listen (It's Not What You Think)

   If your toddler won't listen no matter what you try, this video is for you. You're not doing it wrong — and it's not a discipline problem. There's actually one specific thing happening in your toddler's brain that makes cooperation impossible in certain moments, and once you understand it, everything changes.In this video I'm breaking down why toddlers don't listen, why so many toddler discipline strategies backfire, and four simple things you can do in the middle of a real, chaotic day to actually get through to your child — without repeating yourself, raising your voice, or consequences that just don't stick.This isn't about finding the magic words or getting tougher. It's about understanding what your toddler's brain actually needs in order to cooperate — and how to give it to them fast, even on your hardest days. If you've been struggling with a defiant toddler, toddler behavior problems that feel never-ending, or just wondering why getting your toddler to listen feels so impossible — this one's for you.#toddlerbehavior #toddlerparenting #parentingtips ⭐️ GRAB MY CONNECTION CARDS HERE: https://pocketfulofparenting.etsy.com/listing/4488020996/connection-activity-cards-for-toddlers OR HERE: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Connection-Activity-Cards-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-16061047📢 Parenting little ones doesn't have to be a struggle. Join ⭐️The Life With Littles Lounge⭐️ and unlock joyful, confident, connected parenting. Learn more 👉 https://www.pocketfulofparenting.com/LWL❤️ FREE Toddler Parenting Resources! Access a growing library of over 20 practical parenting tools, developmental activities, and printables that make toddler and preschool parenting more joyful and less stressful. 👉🏼 https://www.pocketfulofparenting.com/tprl⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the One Thing That Makes Toddlers Actually Listen01:10 The Real Reason Your Toddler Won't Listen01:53 The Problem With What Most Parents Do When Their Child Won't Listen02:14 What REALLY Makes Your Toddler Listen03:00 The Most Common Misconception About Connection04:05 4 Simple Ways to Build Connection with Your Toddler04:21 Connection Tip #1 05:51 Connection Tip #2 07:14 Connection Tip #3 08:53 Connection Tip #4 10:08 A Helpful Tool for Connection Ideas11:06 Bonus Connection Tip ♡ For more positive parenting tips, check out my website: https://pocketfulofparenting.comL E T S C O N N E C T! ♡ Instagram: https://instagram.com/pocketfulofparenting♡ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@pocketfulofparenting♡ Facebook: https://facebook.com/pocketfulofparenting♡ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/pocketfulofparentingWelcome to Pocketful of Parenting (formerly The Innovative Momma)! I’m Jess - a Parenting Coach, Certified Positive Discipline Educator, former preschool/kindergarten teacher & momma! Parenting is TOUGH - especially in the early years where the sleep is little and the feelings are BIG. My mission is to help reframe the idea of the “terrible twos,” “threenagers,” and “fournados” to help parents LOVE LIFE WITH LITTLES! I provide science-based information on your child’s developing brain to help you gain a better understanding and form a deeper connection with your little one. I’ll also be sharing tools you can use to help your child get through their big emotions while keeping your cool in the process. (Say “bye-bye” to yelling, bribes, threats & punishments!) You’ll also find easy play activities to help support your child’s development across multiple areas, such as: fine and gross motor skills, cognitive development, social-emotional development, and language development.

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