Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator, Collaborative Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting,. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers parents to maximize their child’s early learning while raising fantastic human beings who succeed in school and life.
While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she noticed her students knew their ABC’s and 123’s, but struggled with their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. At drop off, parents would say, “We’re so glad that you are their first teacher”, but she knew she wasn’t -- their parents were! This realization led to her professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator and Coach.
Cara has embraced her role as thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C).
Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.
Cara has Bachelor degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in southern Vermont with her two nearly grown-and-flown daughters and a husband who is her biggest cheerleader. Ready to raise world ready kids who change the world? Visit www.caratyrrell.com/bio to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey!
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Does your toddler struggle with social Anxiety?Welcome to day nine of the Holiday micro series! The mini-series is in full swing and I've been giving hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your…
Does your toddler st…
Does your toddler struggle with social anxiety?Welcome to day nine of the Holiday micro series! The mini-series is in full swing and I've been giving hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.In today's micro-sode I'm talking about the social anxiety the holidays can create in toddlers and my top strategy to try!Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting Youtube channel!Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your…
Cara Tyrrell
December 19, 2024 Toddler having trouble sharing?Welcome to day eight of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.In th…
Toddler having troub…
Toddler having trouble sharing?Welcome to day eight of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.In this mini-sode I'm talking about toddlers having trouble sharing and my #1 strategy to try!Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting Youtube channel!Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler?Check out my free gift to you: …
Cara Tyrrell
December 17, 2024 Looking for ways to create those core family memories?Welcome to day seven of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your ho…
Looking for ways to …
Looking for ways to create those core family memories?Welcome to day seven of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.In this mini-sode I'm talking about making core family memories by snuggling up to watch a classic holiday film!Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting Youtube channel!Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler?Check out my f…
Cara Tyrrell
December 12, 2024 Nervous about travelling with kids this holiday season?In this episode I discuss the challenges of traveling with kids during the holiday season. I explain the cognitive process that children go th…
Nervous about Travel…
Nervous about travelling with kids this holiday season?In this episode I discuss the challenges of traveling with kids during the holiday season. I explain the cognitive process that children go through and how travel tests their executive functioning skills. I also emphasize the importance of seeing it through your child's perspective and making it about the journey, not the destination.Ready to nurture your relationship while raising strong, self-aware kids who feel truly seen, heard, and safe to tell you anything? Check out my free gift to you: 5 Things Your Toddle…
Cara Tyrrell
December 10, 2024 Want to tame your child's sweet tooth this holiday season?Welcome to day six of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your …
Want to tame your ch…
Want to tame your child's sweet tooth this holiday season?Welcome to day six of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.Today I'm talking about healthy Lifestyle mindset plus a collaborative art project that helps control how much sugar your little one eats everyday.Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting Youtube channel!Love the intentional language scripts you can use wit…
Cara Tyrrell
December 5, 2024 Holiday meltdowns got you stressed?Welcome to day five of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.T…
Holiday meltdowns go…
Holiday meltdowns got you stressed?Welcome to day five of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.Today I'm talking about how to handle the holiday meltdowns and how to help kids express their emotions differently!Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting Youtube channel!Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler?Check out my free gift to you: …
Cara Tyrrell
December 3, 2024 Worried about your toddler sleeping this holiday?Welcome to day four of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday …
Worried about your t…
Worried about your toddler sleeping this holiday?Welcome to day four of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.Today I'm talking about how to maintain Sleep routines during the holidays, tips, tricks and strategies to help kids sleep (or at least rest) during routine disruptions.Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting Youtube channel!Love the intentional language scripts you can…
Cara Tyrrell
November 28, 2024 Do you love family traditions?In this episode I discuss the significance of family traditions as intentional activities that deepen family connections and facilitate core memory making. I share a pe…
Do you love family t…
Do you love family traditions?In this episode I discuss the significance of family traditions as intentional activities that deepen family connections and facilitate core memory making. I share a personal experience of how a change in my usual Christmas routine led to a unique family experience. I also share a little advice to help parents manage their emotions during difficult moments when the reality isn't meeting the expectation.Ready to nurture your relationship while raising strong, self-aware kids who feel truly seen, heard, and safe to tell you anything? Check out my free gift …
Cara Tyrrell
November 26, 2024 Want to teach your child how good it feels to share with others?Welcome to day three of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit in…
Want to teach your c…
Want to teach your child how good it feels to share with others?Welcome to day three of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.Today I'm talking about giving being a crucial part of the holiday season. Now is the time to teach your little one how good it feels to share what they have with others!Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting Youtube channel!Love the intentional language scri…
Cara Tyrrell
November 21, 2024 How long is your child's wish list?Welcome to day two of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.Tod…
How long is your chi…
How long is your child's wish list?Welcome to day two of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.Today I'm talking abut wants vs. needs. Listen in for the language scripts I share and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting Youtube channel!Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler?Check out my free gift to you: 5 Things Your Toddler Needs to Hear You Say Everyday. Watch and listen as your child start…
Cara Tyrrell
November 19, 2024 Does your child say "I want" on repeat?Welcome to day one of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness. …
Does your child say …
Does your child say "I want" on repeat?Welcome to day one of the Holiday micro series! Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you hard-hitting mini episodes so they fit into your holiday busyness.Today I'm sharing what to do and how to reframe when your toddler is constantly saying "I want". Listen in and be sure to watch the video (me in a Santa hat, singing too!) on the Core4Parenting Youtube channel!Love the intentional language scripts you can use with your toddler?Check out my free gift to you: 5 Things Your Toddler Needs to Hear You Say Everyday. Watch and listen as …
Cara Tyrrell
November 14, 2024 Already feeling holiday overwhelm?Welcome to the holiday micro series! I've taken my 12 Days of Christmas Toddler Tips and turned it into mini episodes to help you feel confident as we head into the…
Already feeling holi…
Already feeling holiday overwhelm?Welcome to the holiday micro series! I've taken my 12 Days of Christmas Toddler Tips and turned it into mini episodes to help you feel confident as we head into the holiday season. I'll be talking about how to teach littles gratitude, disrupted sleep routines, sharing, what to do when your child wants everything they see in the stores and more! I'll also be giving you intentional language scripts you can use, to help set you up for success.Be sure to follow along and check out the micro series videos (and all the podcast episodes) on Youtube! Nove…
Cara Tyrrell
November 12, 2024 Daycare, childcare, or early education for young toddlers? What does it all mean and what should you be looking for when looking for child care providers?In this episode I sit down with Dr. Dan Wuor…
Daycare, childcare, …
Daycare, childcare, or early education for young toddlers? What does it all mean and what should you be looking for when looking for child care providers?In this episode I sit down with Dr. Dan Wuori to discuss his new book The Daycare Myth: What We Get Wrong About Early Care and Education (and What We Should Do About It). We discuss the real need for early education from a very young age and the current policies nationwide. This includes parents feeling overwhelmed with the cost of child care and underwhelmed with the care.Dr. Dan Wuori is a career early educator and also the Founder an…
Cara Tyrrell
November 7, 2024 You are defining your parent development identity every single day.In this episode, I share a valuable reminder how parents, caregivers and educators can focus on your own Growth mindset when the ne…
You are defining you…
You are defining your parent development identity every single day.In this episode, I share a valuable reminder how parents, caregivers and educators can focus on your own growth mindset when the negative words creep into your heads. I share a specific strategy and phrase you can use to help reframe your brain and remain positive. Remember, your words become your inner voice, and the words your kids hear you use become their inner voice.Do you need help, guidance and support?Book a complimentary connection call. Let's get on a call and see if I am the right coach to help you grow i…
Cara Tyrrell
November 5, 2024 Do you wish your toddler had better manners?In this episode I share some insight on why trying to force kids say to thank you or sorry when they are not ready is not beneficial. I discuss that kids …
Do you wish your tod…
Do you wish your toddler had better manners?In this episode I share some insight on why trying to force kids say to thank you or sorry when they are not ready is not beneficial. I discuss that kids need emotional permission to process their feelings and say thank you or sorry when they are ready. I also offer up scripts you can use with your toddlers to encourage them to use their manners, in their own time.Like what you hear? Please take a minute to scroll down and rate and review the show.Let's spread the word to other conscious parents and caregivers so we can all transform the todd…
Cara Tyrrell
October 31, 2024 Do your kids say 'Mommy, Daddy YOU do it?'In this episode, I talk about how kids tackle tricky things and the two types of kids: those that constantly ask for help and the independent, strong-willed…
Do your kids say 'Mo…
Do your kids say 'Mommy, Daddy YOU do it?'In this episode, I talk about how kids tackle tricky things and the two types of kids: those that constantly ask for help and the independent, strong-willed "I got this" kids. I share how to support and what to say to both types of kids.Want more? I'd love you to subscribe to the Core 4 Connector newsletter for more inspiring stories, insight and collaborative parenting strategies.October 29, 2024 Episode 190 "Do your kids say 'Mommy, Daddy YOU do it!' My Top Strategy for How and When to HelpAbout Your Host:Cara Tyrrell,…
Cara Tyrrell
October 29, 2024 Raising a child with dyslexia or other neurodivergent diagnosis?In this episode, Lynn Greenberg joins me to share her personal story of when her youngest son Jonathan was diagnosed with dyslexia. Ly…
Raising a child with…
Raising a child with dyslexia or other neurodivergent diagnosis?In this episode, Lynn Greenberg joins me to share her personal story of when her youngest son Jonathan was diagnosed with dyslexia. Lynn naturally became his advocate, using her skills to develop a road map to success for him. This experience inspired her to support all neurodivergent children.Gt your copy of "Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure" and follow the adventures of Lynn and Jonathan on Instagram.Feeling overwhelmed and disconnected but wake up wanting to be calm and help your child thriv…
Cara Tyrrell
October 24, 2024 Ghosts, goblins and rainbow-butterfly-unicorns!Halloween is a time for littles to choose how they want to represent themselves and their identity. In this episode, I discuss encouraging your child's…
Ghosts, goblins and …
Ghosts, goblins and rainbow-butterfly-unicorns!Halloween is a time for littles to choose how they want to represent themselves and their identity. In this episode, I discuss encouraging your child's creativity and supporting the identity piece behind them choosing a costume. I also talk about helping kids ground into pretending and what to do if your child wants a costume you're not comfortable with!Want to work on the skills discussed in this episode?Check out my Transforming the Toddler Years Course. And coming soon: a pre-recorded version of the course that you can work at your own p…
Cara Tyrrell
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