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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!

Training in Times of Non-Conflict

September 28, 2023September 27, 2023 by valplowman
2 year old McKenna leaning against a fence

How to get your child to obey before there is disagreement or conflict. Obedience training and first time obedience will go better with this helpful tool to teach your child BEFORE …

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Categories Discipline Methods, Preschooler, Toddler Tags non-conflict training, prevention 15 Comments

Overstimulation in Toddlers: What To Do

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 by valplowman
Toddler boy

Overstimulation for Toddlers. Causes of overstimulation, what overstimulation looks like, and how to calm an overstimulated toddler. Avoid sensory overload. It isn’t only babies who can get overstimulated (see How …

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Categories Discipline, Toddler Tags disruptions, overstimulation 9 Comments

7 Best Potty Training Methods

June 26, 2023 by valplowman
Child sitting on the potty

Overview of 7 of the most popular potty training methods. Find out what each method is like and see which one most appeals to you. This post discusses the Oh …

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Categories Potty Training, Toddler 2 Comments

Everything You Need to Know for Your Toddler

September 12, 2023March 13, 2023 by valplowman
McKenna as a toddler sticking her tongue out

The toddler age range is similar to the newborn age range. It is very difficult in many ways. There is a lot changing! People tend to either love the toddler …

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One Nap Schedules Perfect for Your Toddler

January 18, 2023October 3, 2022 by valplowman
Napping toddler

When should a toddler move to one nap? Find out signs your toddler is ready for one nap, the best age for it, what your schedule should look like on …

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Categories Naps, Pretoddler, Sample Schedules, Toddler Tags Babywise Schedules, dropping naps Leave a comment

What To Take to the Beach with a Toddler

July 20, 2022 by valplowman
Toddler at beach with parents

The best products to take to the beach when going with a toddler. These things will help you have a great time with your kiddo! My husband and I love …

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How Do Toddlers Act When Tired

October 5, 2022March 30, 2022 by valplowman
child jumping on bed

Toddlers often get very hyper and active when they are tired. Parents assume the child is not tired, when they are actually overly tired. In many ways, babies and children …

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Categories Preschooler, Sleep, Toddler Tags healthy sleep habits 16 Comments
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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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • 12 Travel Beds for Babies and Toddlers to Sleep In

    12 Travel Beds for Babies and Toddlers to Sleep In

  • How to Keep Older Kids Quiet While Baby Naps

    How to Keep Older Kids Quiet While Baby Naps

  • How to Tell if Baby is Overtired vs. Undertired

    How to Tell if Baby is Overtired vs. Undertired

  • Weekend Routines for Older Kids

    Weekend Routines for Older Kids

  • When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

    When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

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