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Toddler

Posts to help you parent your toddler. Learn about how to drop naps, how to enforce naps, and how to handle sleep regressions. Get tips for potty training and disciplining your child. The toddler years can he so much fun!

Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

June 2, 2025 by valplowman
Toddler hugging a bear

Toddler sleep routines are essential for healthy sleep habits. Learn what to include, how to handle bedtime battles, and why consistency is key for naps and nighttime. As babies grow …

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What to Do When Your Toddler Refuses to Take a Nap

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by valplowman

Is your toddler resisting naps? Don’t ditch nap time just yet! Learn why naps are still essential for young children, how to handle nap refusal, and tips to improve your …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems, Toddler Tags dropping naps 8 Comments

Surviving the “I Do It Myself!” Phase

June 18, 2025April 10, 2025 by valplowman
Toddler putting on shoes

Is your toddler constantly saying, “I do it myself”? While it can test your patience, this stage is key for building confidence and independence. Learn practical tips to survive—and thrive—through …

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Categories Tantrums, Toddler Tags Parenting breakthrough, self-esteem 13 Comments

Very Best Toys for Toddlers: 2 and Up

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 by valplowman
Toddler riding on a toy car

The best toys for toddlers to play with. Get great toddler Christmas gift ideas and birthday gift ideas. These toys are great developmentally for toddlers. I have great news! Now …

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Categories Toddler, Toys Tags Best Toys 4 Comments

The Best Toys for 18 Month Olds

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 by valplowman
The Best Toys for 18 Month Olds. A big list of toys worth getting for your 18 month old toddler to play with. These are great for a gift list!

The Best Toys for 18 Month Olds. A big list of toys worth getting for your 18 month old toddler to play with. These are great for a gift list!

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Distraction as a Discipline Tool: Tips for Parents

June 18, 2025August 7, 2024 by valplowman
Nate holding Brinley in the air to distract her from being upset during family photos

Distraction is a great method to use to correct your child. This can be really helpful in public settings when you want to stop a behavior but do not want …

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Toddler Playtime Activities: Structuring the Day

July 29, 2024 by valplowman
McKenna doimg a learning activity

Get over 7 different types of playtime activity ideas for your toddler. These will help you set up a great daily toddler schedule! As your little one grows into a …

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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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Schedules and Sleep

  • Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

  • 8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

    8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

  • When To Stop the Dream Feed

    When To Stop the Dream Feed

  • It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

  • How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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