Setting Loving Boundaries with Your Toddler: A New Approach to Toddler Discipline (Free Parenting Class)
Presenter:
Presenter:
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Date: June 4th, 2025
Time: 12pm-12:45pm PST
Location: Zoom
Custom Gift: All attendees will receive a complimentary printable designed to help reinforce the concepts taught in the class, making it easier to implement what you learn right away.
Cost: Free
Spots: 25
What It’s About
Setting boundaries with toddlers can feel exhausting, confusing, and sometimes even defeating—especially when nothing seems to “work.” This class is designed to help you shift from reacting in the moment to feeling calm, clear, and confident in your approach to toddler discipline.
We’ll explore what loving boundaries actually look like during the toddler years—and how to set them in ways that feel firm yet deeply connected. You’ll learn how to respond to behaviors like hitting, screaming, defiance, and refusal with strategies that are respectful, developmentally appropriate, and rooted in relationship.
Throughout the class, we’ll dive into what drives common toddler behaviors, including emotional overwhelm, transitions, and unmet needs. You’ll learn how to identify early signs of escalation, reduce power struggles, and set expectations that are clear, consistent, and supportive.
We’ll also cover the importance of structure and routine, how to prevent meltdowns before they begin, and ways to reinforce cooperation without using punishment or threats. For children who are neurodiverse or highly sensitive, you’ll gain tailored strategies to meet their needs while still maintaining healthy limits.
This class emphasizes connection over control, offering you practical tools to guide your child’s behavior with patience, presence, and compassion. It’s about building trust while teaching responsibility—so your toddler can thrive emotionally, socially, and behaviorally.
Whether you’re dealing with constant pushback, emotional outbursts, or simply want to feel more aligned in your parenting, this class offers support, clarity, and actionable tools to bring more peace into your home.
What to Expect
Below is the class outline and what you can expect to learn through attending
Understanding Toddler Behavior
• Why toddlers test limits and how to respond calmly
• The role of brain development in toddler discipline
• How to recognize common triggers and unmet needs
Setting Clear and Loving Boundaries
• What respectful boundaries look like in early childhood
• Scripts and language to use when setting limits
• How to stay consistent without being harsh
Preventing Meltdowns and Power Struggles
• Creating predictable routines that support cooperation
• Proactive strategies for transitions and daily tasks
• Visual supports and simple choices that reduce resistance
Responding to Challenging Behavior
• Evidence-based tools to address tantrums, hitting, and refusal
• How to stay regulated and supportive during outbursts
• The difference between punishment and teaching
Supporting Emotional Development
• Emotion coaching and validation techniques
• Reinforcing positive behaviors through connection and praise
• Helping toddlers build frustration tolerance and problem-solving skills
Who Should Attend
This parenting class is for all parents and educators, including:
- Parents of toddlers ages 18 months to 4 years navigating common behavioral challenges
• Parents of children with autism, ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental differences seeking developmentally appropriate discipline tools
• Single parents looking for consistent, connection-based strategies that work in real life
• Blended families working to create shared boundaries and respectful routines across households
• Co-parents aiming to align their approaches and reduce conflict around discipline
• Educators and caregivers who support toddlers in early learning settings and want to foster emotional regulation and cooperation
• Families of highly sensitive or strong-willed children who need extra support with emotional safety and transitions
• Caregivers who value gentle parenting but are unsure how to set limits effectively
• Anyone wanting to better understand toddler behavior and build confidence in responding with calm, clarity, and compassion
My Gift to You
*for attendees only
All attendees will receive a tailored resource designed to help reinforce the concepts taught in the class, so you can immediately apply what you’ve learned in a meaningful way. The goal is to provide you with something practical you can take with you and use right away.
Depending on the class topic, your gift may include:
- Printables to support structured routines and positive behavior.
- Behavior charts, reward charts, and sticker charts to encourage cooperation and reinforce good habits.
- Potty training charts to help guide your child through the process with consistency.
- Parenting printables and educational resources designed to promote emotional regulation, communication, and positive discipline.
- Parenting guides with expert-backed strategies to help you navigate common challenges with confidence.
Each gift is intentionally selected to align with the skills and techniques covered in the class, making it easier for you to implement what you’ve learned. Whether it’s a visual tool, structured plan, or step-by-step guide, you’ll walk away with a valuable resource you can start using immediately to create a calmer, more connected home.
About the Presenter
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Hi! I'm a Family Alignment Coach with 24+ years of experience guiding parents through the challenges and joys of raising children. I combine my experience in behavior analysis, education and meditation to create personalized parenting plans that help families connect, communicate more effectively and co-create a life they love. When I'm not supporting families, you'll find me hiking, camping, meditating, or practicing yoga at my local studio in Encinitas, California.
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Hi! I'm a Family Alignment Coach with 24+ years of experience guiding parents through the challenges and joys of raising children. I combine my experience in behavior analysis, education and meditation to create personalized parenting plans that help families connect, communicate more effectively and co-create a life they love. When I'm not supporting families, you'll find me hiking, camping, meditating, or practicing yoga at my local studio in Encinitas, California.
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RSVP Information
After you RSVP below, you will receive an email with the Zoom link to attend the class at the scheduled date and time. We try to schedule our classes during typical lunch breaks, so you can join from the comfort of your home, car, or anywhere that fits your schedule, making it easy to participate without disrupting your day.
To ensure a stress-free and private learning experience, your video and audio will remain off throughout the session. At the end of the class, we will host a live Q&A session, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions via the chat feature and receive guidance in a comfortable, distraction-free environment.
Please note that this class will be recorded, and by RSVPing, you acknowledge and consent to being part of the recording. The recording may be used for educational purposes, marketing, or future course content. Any chat questions or participant interactions included in the recording will remain anonymous.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jen@alignedfamilies.com. If you’d like to invite a partner, friend, or relative, please forward this link so they can register separately. Each participant will need to RSVP individually to attend the class.
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