12 | How to Avoid Toddler Fights & Decision Fatigue in Kids

Intentional Motherhood || Mindfulness for Present Moms; Nervous System Regulation for a Calm Home; Routines for Peace

In this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World, now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey Redd shares a relatable story about color-coded plates, toddler meltdowns, and the surprising parenting lesson behind it all: decision fatigue in young children.

Discover how giving toddlers and preschoolers too many choices can overwhelm their developing brains and trigger tantrums, power struggles, and emotional meltdowns. Kelsey explains how simplifying decisions and offering limited choices can help kids feel more confident, regulated, and empowered — while also saving moms from daily battles over everything from breakfast options to favorite cups.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What decision fatigue looks like in toddlers and preschoolers
• How too many choices can overwhelm young children
• The power of offering two choices to build autonomy and prevent meltdowns
• Simple parenting hacks for reducing overwhelm and creating calmer routines
• How to support your child’s emotional regulation through mindful decision-making

This episode is perfect for moms of toddlers and preschoolers who want to reduce power struggles, create smoother daily routines, and parent with confidence, mindfulness, and peace.

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