From Toddlers to Teens: Understanding Big Emotions at Every Stage

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with family therapist Blair Fulton to talk all about the tween and teen years — and how the skills we use when parenting the "later years" correlates directly with our earliest years.We dive into something I found so helpful: the parallels between toddlers, babies, and teens. Yep — those big emotions, shutdowns, and meltdowns? There’s actually a lot more overlap than you might think. Blair breaks down what’s really happening in these stages and how understanding that can completely shift the way we respond as parents.We also talk about resilience — what it actually means (beyond just “toughing it out”) and how we can support our kids in building it in a way that feels safe, connected, and sustainable.If you’re parenting a child of any age and finding yourself questioning, “Am I doing this right?” — this episode will help you feel more grounded, more informed, and a lot less alone.This conversation is all about learning how to support your child through big emotions while staying connected — and reminding you that you don’t have to do it perfectly to do it well.Follow Blair on Socials!Instagram & TikTok: @therapyblairFollow Marie on Instagram:@[email protected] a question, give feedback or connect by [email protected]:This podcast is for relatable, fun, and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or therapy.** Big thank you for the intro/outro music: "Whip" by Kontraa**