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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.
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Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids Through Pet Love & Pet Loss | A Conversation with Kristen Griffin
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You’re Not Raising a Toddler — You’re Raising a Future Adult
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Why Sensory Play Calms the Nervous System (And How to Do It at Home)
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Introducing Your Toddler to a New Baby: How to Prepare, What NOT to Do, and How to Survive the Adjustment Period
Bringing a new baby home can be one of the biggest emotional transitions for a toddler—and for parents. In this episode, we talk about how to introduce your toddler to a new baby in a way that…
December Toddler Patterns No One Talks About: Holiday Meltdowns, Magic, and Giving Yourself Grace
In this episode, we talk about the real December toddler patterns no one prepares you for — the clinginess, the schedule slips, the sugar meltdowns, the holiday overstimulation, and the mysteriously…
Potty Training Without Tears: A Calm, Confident Plan for Toddlers (and Their Parents!)
In this episode, we dive into gentle, emotionally-aware potty training based on toddler development and regulation. You’ll learn: •How to know if your toddler is truly ready •Why potty training…
Picky Eating 101: OT-Backed Strategies to Help Your Toddler Try New Foods (Without Stress or Battles)
If you’re in the season of “No, I don’t like that!”—even when your toddler liked it yesterday—this episode is going to feel like a warm exhale. Today, we’re diving into why toddlers become picky…
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Feeling lonely or disconnected in motherhood? You are so not alone. In today’s episode, I sit down with Daliesha Rivera, a mom who decided to stop waiting for her village… and build it instead. She…
The Bedtime Negotiator: How to End the Toddler ‘One More Thing’ Routine Peacefully
Is your toddler suddenly a master negotiator at bedtime? You know the drill — “Just one more story… one more drink… one more hug…” and suddenly it’s an hour past bedtime. 😅 In this episode, we’ll…
How to Build a Toddler Routine That Actually Works
Struggling with chaotic mornings, picky mealtimes, or bedtime battles? Toddlers thrive on routines—but not the rigid kind you see on Pinterest. In this episode of The Ashley Ventrice Show, child…
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Is your playroom overflowing with toys, yet your toddler seems bored? You’re not alone. Playroom chaos overwhelms both parents and kids—but the good news is, you don’t need to spend hours organizing…
The Tantrum Toolkit: How to Handle Toddler Meltdowns Without Losing Your Cool
Toddler tantrums are overwhelming—for kids and parents. But what if meltdowns could become opportunities for connection instead of chaos? In this episode of The Ashley Ventrice Show, child…
How Stay-at-Home Moms Can Refill Their Empty Cup: Self-Care Tips Using Rubber and Glass Balls
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From Childcare to Podcasting: Letting Go, Chronic Illness, and Supporting Parents in New Ways
In this very first episode, Ashley—child development specialist, show host, and mom—opens her heart about a huge life change: closing the doors to her beloved childcare business. She shares the…
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The Ashley Ventrice Show has published 21 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
The Ashley Ventrice Show is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 13m.
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