Episode 97: Parenting Hacks, Playful Discipline & Toddler Tantrums with Chelsea Anderson

In this episode, Rachael sits down with parenting content creator and former babysitter Chelsea Anderson to talk all things tantrums, transitions, and the power of play. Chelsea shares her journey from marketing and babysitting to becoming a go-to voice for practical, creative parenting solutions on social media.

Together, they explore how playful parenting can shift a home’s energy, why transitions are “energy expensive,” and how simple hacks can ease even the toughest moments with toddlers. Chelsea brings humor, warmth, and a deep understanding of child behavior and reminds us that even boundaries can be playful.

Inside this episode:

• Chelsea’s background in marketing and babysitting
• Why kids test boundaries (and how to respond)
• The power of playful parenting to prevent power struggles
• Handling transitions with humor and creativity
• Sibling aggression and managing big emotions
• Nighttime routines and car seat battles
• Why it’s okay to “bribe” sometimes
• Helping toddlers feel in control without giving in
• Chelsea’s upcoming book on babysitting hacks
• And so much more!
  

Mentioned in this episode:

• Chelsea on instagram: @chelsea_explains
• Chelsea on tiktok: @chelseaexplainsitall

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