The Ashley Ventrice Show

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Welcome to The Toddler Life Coach Show — the podcast that helps you understand your toddler’s behavior, regulate your own emotions, and build a calmer home. I’m Ashley, a child development specialist and mom of two, here to make sense of the chaos and bring peace back into parenting. 👉 Subscribe to The Ashley Ventrice Show for weekly episodes on raising emotionally healthy kids. 👉 Share this episode with a parent friend who needs a tantrum toolkit in their back pocket. 👉 Download your free Calming Toolkit for Toddlers at [https://payhip.com/b/IeRcM] to start practicing today. 👉 Check out Hands are not for Hitting at [https://amzn.to/48eX0tt] to start reading it to your toddler. 👉 Join my Emotional Regulation Master Course for Toddler Parents at [https://ashleyventriceco.podia.com/emotional-regulation-master-course-for-toddler-moms] to start the new year using proven tools with confidence. 👉 View my blog on How to Create a Cozy Calm Down Corner with my favorite products [https://ashleyventriceco.podia.com/blog]   Follow Me: 👉 Visit my website https://ashleyventriceco.podia.com                     👉 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyventriceco                                   👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyventriceco                                                👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashleyventriceco 👉    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/ashleyventriceco Join:                                                                                                              👉 Toddler Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1641FC2sDa/ Each episode is packed with real-life examples, emotional regulation tools, and gentle, grounded advice for parents who want to raise emotionally healthy kids — without guilt, pressure, or perfection. If you’re ready to grow forward with your toddler, hit play. 💛

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    You’re Not Raising a Toddler — You’re Raising a Future Adult

    If you’ve ever wondered whether the daily power struggles, tantrums, and boundary battles actually matter long term — this episode is for you.   In today’s episode, we zoom out.   You are not just managing a toddler. You are shaping a future adult.   The way you respond to whining, frustration, big emotions, and independence today wires your child’s nervous system, self-concept, and resilience for tomorrow.   We’ll talk about: •How toddler boundaries build teenage self-regulation •Why emotional coaching now prevents emotional shutdown later •The difference between compliance and internal discipline •How repair builds secure attachment (even when you mess up) •Practical scripts and examples you can use this week   If you want to raise an emotionally healthy, capable adult — it starts in the toddler years.   This episode will help you parent with long-term vision instead of short-term survival.   Favorites: 👉 Good Read The Whole Brain Child    Follow Me: 👉 Visit my website http://www.ashleyventrice.com                  👉 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyventriceco                                   👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyventriceco                                                👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashleyventriceco 👉 Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/ashleyventriceco   Join:                                                                                                            👉 Toddler Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1641FC2sDa/

    11 min

  2. 17 FEB

    Why Sensory Play Calms the Nervous System (And How to Do It at Home)

    Sensory play is one of my favorite forms of play — not just because it’s fun, but because you can almost instantly see a child become calmer.   In this episode, I’m sharing why sensory play was the foundation of my work in Early Intervention, especially with children with autism and nervous system dysregulation. I’ll explain why I began every single session with a sensory bin, how it builds trust and regulation, and why calm always comes before learning.   We’ll talk about the incredible developmental benefits of sensory play — including fine motor, cognitive, language, and early math skills — and how you can easily create sensory experiences at home without spending money or making things complicated.   If you’ve ever wondered how to calm your baby or toddler, encourage independent play, or create a predictable routine that supports regulation, this episode will give you simple, practical tools you can start using today.   Sensory Favorites: 👉 No Fus Sensory Play Guide 👉 Sensory Tools & Toys Follow Me: 👉 Visit my website http://www.ashleyventrice.com                  👉 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyventriceco                                   👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyventriceco                                                👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashleyventriceco 👉 Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/ashleyventriceco   Join:                                                                                                            👉 Toddler Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1641FC2sDa/

    12 min

  3. 10 FEB

    Why Montessori Works for Toddlers: Practical Life Skills, Confidence & Family Belonging

    In this episode, we explore why the Montessori approach is so powerful for toddlers and their parents. Montessori isn’t just a classroom philosophy — it’s a way of life that empowers toddlers to build real skills, confidence, independence, and a deep sense of being part of the family. We’ll dive into research-backed benefits, share real examples of practical life activities (like cooking with your toddler), and offer easy ways to implement Montessori principles at home. Whether you’re Montessori curious or already practicing at home, this conversation will help you see everyday routines in a whole new light.   My Favorites: 👉 Skylight Calendar 👉 Montessori at Home Tools   Follow Me: 👉 Visit my website http://www.ashleyventrice.com                  👉 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyventriceco                                   👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyventriceco                                                👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashleyventriceco 👉 Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/ashleyventriceco   Join:                                                                                                            👉 Toddler Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1641FC2sDa/

    9 min

  4. 3 FEB

    Why Bedtime Becomes a Power Struggle — and What Kids Are Really Asking For

    Why does bedtime turn into a sudden flood of needs — water, snacks, questions, emotions — right when the lights go out?   In this episode, I sit down with a pediatric sleep consultant, Brittany, to unpack what’s really happening during bedtime resistance. We talk about why children often appear “dehydrated” or emotionally needy at night, how daytime boundaries impact nighttime sleep, and what parents can do to create calmer, more predictable bedtimes without power struggles.   This conversation is especially helpful for parents of toddlers and young children who want gentle, developmentally appropriate sleep support — without rigid rules or crying it out.   If bedtime feels exhausting, chaotic, or emotionally charged, this episode will help you reframe what your child is asking for and how to respond with confidence.   My Favorites: 👉 Skylight Calendar 👉 Sleep tools https://www.amazon.com/shop/ashleyventriceco/list/2WLZ45PFLYFL8?ref_=aipsflist    Resources: 👉 Routine Podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ashley-ventrice-show/id1847402433?i=1000736251305 👉 Visual Schedule https://ashleyventriceco.etsy.com/listing/4403618690/editable-the-neurodiverse-toddler-daily    Follow Me: 👉 Visit my website http://www.ashleyventrice.com                  👉 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyventriceco                                   👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyventriceco                                                👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashleyventriceco 👉 Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/ashleyventriceco   Join:                                                                                                            👉 Toddler Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1641FC2sDa/   👉 Connect with Brittany https://www.instagram.com/brittany_sleepconsultant/ Or https://www.goodnightnursebh.com

    21 min

  5. 27 JAN

    Raising Calm, Capable Kids in a Fast-Paced World (Lessons from 5 Life-Changing Books)

    Today we talk about five books that have shaped how I think about parenting, child development, and how we show up in family life. These books helped me move from hustle and stress to intention and calm:   📘 The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins 📘 The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell 📘 The Danish Way of Parenting by Jessica Joelle Alexander & Iben Sandahl 📘 The Hurried Child by David Elkind 📘 Atomic Habits by James Clear   Each one offers timeless wisdom about emotional freedom, connection, play, healthy pace of life, and building habits that stick. Join me as I break down not just what these books say, but how they’ve changed my parenting and my mindset — as a child development specialist and as a mom.     My Favorites: 👉 Skylight Calendar 👉 Book List     Follow Me: 👉 Visit my website http://www.ashleyventrice.com                  👉 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyventriceco                                   👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyventriceco                                                👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashleyventriceco 👉 Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/ashleyventriceco   Join:                                                                                                            👉 Toddler Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1641FC2sDa/

    12 min

  6. 20 JAN

    Wiggly Warriors: How to Help Your Toddler Burn Off Winter Jitters (Even When You’re Stuck Inside!)

    In this episode we’re sharing fun, therapist-approved movement ideas for toddlers who are cooped up because of winter weather or sick days. We’ll talk playful gross-motor activities you can do in tiny spaces, indoor games like floor is lava with pillows, and the best YouTube movement channels for toddlers (Cosmic Kids Yoga, GoNoodle, Danny Go and more). We’ll also help you track emotions vs. energy so you know when it’s play time — and when it’s snack or nap time. Perfect for parents who need realistic, joyful ways to add movement into the day!   My Favorites: 👉 My Red Light Therapy Mask 👉 My Favorite Indoor Gross Motor Finds   Follow Me: 👉 Visit my website http://www.ashleyventrice.com                  👉 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyventriceco                                   👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyventriceco                                                👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashleyventriceco 👉 Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/ashleyventriceco   Join:                                                                                                            👉 Toddler Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1641FC2sDa/

    9 min

  7. 14 JAN

    New Year, Gentle Systems: How Moms Can Get Organized at Home With Little Ones (Without Burnout)

    Feeling overwhelmed, behind, or wondering “what did I even do all day?” In this New Year’s episode, early childhood specialist and mom shares gentle, realistic organization strategies for moms with babies, toddlers, and young children. Learn how predictable routines, visual schedules, morning meetings, and simple home systems can reduce anxiety, support emotional regulation, and help moms feel calm and capable again—without perfection or pressure. Perfect for stay-at-home moms, working moms, anxious moms, and moms managing chronic illness.   Red Light Therapy Mask  No-fuss Toddler Meal Plan  Toy Bin Labels  Toy Room Reset Guide  Meal Planning With Littles  My Favorite Calendar

    12 min

  8. 6 JAN

    From Yes Girl to No Girl: Motherhood, Autoimmune Illness, and Learning to Listen to Your Nervous System

    In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey of living with multiple autoimmune illnesses while navigating motherhood, childcare work, and chronic nervous system overload. We talk about being raised as the “good girl,” becoming a people pleaser, and how my body eventually forced me to slow down and learn regulation, boundaries, and self-advocacy.   This episode covers practical nervous system tools, vagus nerve regulation, chronic illness warning signs, advocating for medical care, motherhood burnout, raising emotionally healthy children, and how structure and predictability help both toddlers and autoimmune bodies thrive.   If you’re a mother who feels exhausted beyond normal tired, struggles with guilt, lives with chronic illness, or wants to raise kind, resilient children without sacrificing yourself — this episode is for you.   Topics include: autoimmune illness, MS, POTS, nervous system regulation, motherhood burnout, people pleasing, vagus nerve stimulation, childhood emotional health, gentle parenting, Montessori, advocacy in healthcare, and chronic fatigue.

    22 min
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Welcome to The Toddler Life Coach Show — the podcast that helps you understand your toddler’s behavior, regulate your own emotions, and build a calmer home. I’m Ashley, a child development specialist and mom of two, here to make sense of the chaos and bring peace back into parenting. 👉 Subscribe to The Ashley Ventrice Show for weekly episodes on raising emotionally healthy kids. 👉 Share this episode with a parent friend who needs a tantrum toolkit in their back pocket. 👉 Download your free Calming Toolkit for Toddlers at [https://payhip.com/b/IeRcM] to start practicing today. 👉 Check out Hands are not for Hitting at [https://amzn.to/48eX0tt] to start reading it to your toddler. 👉 Join my Emotional Regulation Master Course for Toddler Parents at [https://ashleyventriceco.podia.com/emotional-regulation-master-course-for-toddler-moms] to start the new year using proven tools with confidence. 👉 View my blog on How to Create a Cozy Calm Down Corner with my favorite products [https://ashleyventriceco.podia.com/blog]   Follow Me: 👉 Visit my website https://ashleyventriceco.podia.com                     👉 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyventriceco                                   👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyventriceco                                                👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashleyventriceco 👉    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/ashleyventriceco Join:                                                                                                              👉 Toddler Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1641FC2sDa/ Each episode is packed with real-life examples, emotional regulation tools, and gentle, grounded advice for parents who want to raise emotionally healthy kids — without guilt, pressure, or perfection. If you’re ready to grow forward with your toddler, hit play. 💛

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  • Creator
    Ashley Ventrice
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    The Ashley Ventrice Show