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188 – Is Your Toddler Out of Control? Try These 5 Genius Reset Routines

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🌀 Is Your Toddler Out of Control? Try These 5 Genius Reset Routines

As a new mum, it can be overwhelming to watch your sweet baby suddenly grow into a loud, wiggly, stubborn toddler who seems to push every limit. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “Why is my toddler out of control?”—you’re not alone. In this episode of First Time Mum’s Chat, I’m sharing five simple, genius reset routines to help you calm the chaos, bring peace to your day, and strengthen your connection with your little one.

In my years as a baby massage instructor and early childhood educator, I’ve worked with many toddlers who were full of big energy and even bigger emotions. I’ve learned that what often looks like defiance or “bad behaviour” is really just a toddler struggling to regulate their world—and they need our help, not our frustration.

That’s why in this episode, I talk about how to meet your toddler where they’re at—through playful, movement-based routines that help them shift gears without tears or tantrums. You’ll hear real stories from my time in childcare, including one about a boy who used to dance his way through tidy-up time. Instead of trying to stop his movement, I joined him in it—and that small shift changed everything.

I also share calming techniques drawn from Brain Gym that are simple enough to do in your living room, and powerful enough to help both you and your toddler reset when emotions run high. These include cross-lateral movements, gentle stretches, and rhythm-based transitions that support your child’s growing brain and body.

Whether your toddler is leaping off the couch, refusing to get dressed, or melting down every time you change activities, this episode is here to remind you that movement is not the enemy—it’s the key. By embracing your toddler’s need for motion and using it intentionally, you’ll find that even the most out-of-control moments can become opportunities for connection and calm.

If you’re a new mom navigating these early years and wondering how to keep up with your toddler’s energy without losing your cool, this episode is packed with encouragement, real-life tips, and practical tools you can start using today.

So if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a toddler out of control, press play. These five reset routines might just change your day—and your relationship with your child—for the better.

What You Will Learn

  • How to recognise what’s really happening when your toddler seems out of control.

  • How to use simple movement routines to help your toddler shift gears calmly.

  • How to create playful transitions that bring more peace to everyday moments.

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