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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 10 MIN

Why Toddlers Fall Apart in December — A Child Development Specialist Explains

from The Ashley Ventrice Show · host Ashley Ventrice

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 large emotions that appear the moment you’re already overwhelmed.   You’ll learn: ✨ Why toddlers struggle more in December ✨ How routine disruptions impact their behavior ✨ The surprisingly big effect of holiday foods ✨ How to calm overstimulated little nervous systems ✨ The ONE ritual that helps everything feel more stable ✨ Simple ways to get back on track without power struggles ✨ A gentle mindset shift to carry through the month   If you’ve been wondering, “Is it just us?” — it’s definitely not just you.   Share this with a friend who needs this. And remember: you are a world changer in raising an emotionally resilient child. Sign up for the January- May Play Membership HERE     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/

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