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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!

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

September 2, 2025June 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

June 18, 2026March 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

August 14, 2024March 30, 2022 by valplowman
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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

Traveling With a Toddler: 17 Tips for Your Family Vacation

April 15, 2024November 1, 2021 by valplowman
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Whether you are flying or driving, get over 17 tips for making your trip with your toddler smooth so you can make great memories! Traveling with a child can be …

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Categories Toddler, Traveling 8 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.

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Schedules and Sleep

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    How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

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    Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

  • Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

    Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

  • How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

    How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

  • You Cannot Force a Baby to Sleep — But Here’s What You Can Do

    You Cannot Force a Baby to Sleep — But Here’s What You Can Do

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