282: Intentional Parenting for the Holiday Woes: Sibling fights, Screen time, and Full schedules

This week on Minimalish, I’m welcoming Devon Kuntzman, founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, for a conversation every toddler parent needs, especially during the holiday season. Devon brings so much clarity and compassion to the toddler years, and this episode is full of encouragement and truly helpful strategies you can start using right away.

We talk about what’s really going on beneath “big behaviors,” why toddlerhood is such an important developmental season, and how a lot of the work actually starts with us—our emotions, our expectations, and the environment we create.

Devon also shares practical tips for everyday challenges, including navigating sibling conflict, managing screen time, prepping for busy seasons (like holidays) so you and your kids can handle transitions with more ease, and setting boundaries with family and friends in a way that protects your values.

If you’re craving more peace, confidence, and connection in your home—especially with little ones in the toddler stage (though the tips can span many ages of childhood)— then this episode is for you.

Links from this episode:

Devon's Website

Devon on Instagram (@transformingtoddlerhood)

Check out Devon's Book: Transforming Toddlerhood

Desirae on Instagram

Minimal-ish Podcast Website

Holiday episodes:

Declutter with me (Holiday Edition)

A Values Based Holiday Season with Kat Steck

Values Based holiday spending with Jen

Hygge Holidays with Diane in Denmark

Mental Decluttering for the Holidays

Getting intentional about Gift Giving

Thinking Ahead for Intentional Holiday Traditions

Holiday Q&A (dealing with the influx of stuff, Finding time to rest, Traditions, etc)

Teaching our kids contentment and gratitude with Rachel Cruze

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