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Toddler Bedtime Routine Reset: When the Old Rou...

Nina Ottman

Your toddler bedtime routine used to work . . . until it didn't. Suddenly the routine that used to mean lights out in 15 minutes has turned into a 45-minute...

Toddler Bedtime Routine Reset: When the Old Rou...

Nina Ottman

Your toddler bedtime routine used to work . . . until it didn't. Suddenly the routine that used to mean lights out in 15 minutes has turned into a 45-minute...

Toddler Responsibilities: How to Start Small and Actually Make It Stick

Toddler Responsibilities: How to Start Small an...

Nina Ottman

Toddlers aren’t born knowing how to scrub their faces, tidy their toys, or set the table (weird, but true). And yet age-appropriate toddler responsibilities can start earlier than most parents...

Toddler Responsibilities: How to Start Small an...

Nina Ottman

Toddlers aren’t born knowing how to scrub their faces, tidy their toys, or set the table (weird, but true). And yet age-appropriate toddler responsibilities can start earlier than most parents...

Demonstrating kindness through stuffed animal role play

How to Model Kindness for Toddlers: Strategies ...

Nina Ottman

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “Be nice!” on repeat for the tenth time before 9 a.m., you’re not alone. Teaching kindness to toddlers is a long game. But there...

How to Model Kindness for Toddlers: Strategies ...

Nina Ottman

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “Be nice!” on repeat for the tenth time before 9 a.m., you’re not alone. Teaching kindness to toddlers is a long game. But there...

Potty training reward sticker chart for toddlers

What to Expect the First Week of Potty Training

Nina Ottman

(Spoiler: There will be pee. And possibly tears. But also progress.) Introduction So you’ve stocked up on undies, picked your method (or just decided to wing it), and circled the...

What to Expect the First Week of Potty Training

Nina Ottman

(Spoiler: There will be pee. And possibly tears. But also progress.) Introduction So you’ve stocked up on undies, picked your method (or just decided to wing it), and circled the...

Potty themed glitter sticker lineup from Letter & Line

How to Make Potty Training Fun (Without Losing ...

Nina Ottman

Let’s be honest. Potty training can feel unbelievably high-stakes and high-effort. You've got a kid who's suddenly supposed to master bladder control, emotional regulation, and pants logistics, and you’ve got...

How to Make Potty Training Fun (Without Losing ...

Nina Ottman

Let’s be honest. Potty training can feel unbelievably high-stakes and high-effort. You've got a kid who's suddenly supposed to master bladder control, emotional regulation, and pants logistics, and you’ve got...

Potty training pull-up diaper and a toy potty with a teddy bear

5 Signs Your Toddler Is Ready to Potty Train (A...

Nina Ottman

Wondering if it’s time to start potty training?If your toddler is showing some signs, but you’re still on the fence, you’re in good company. This post breaks down five key...

5 Signs Your Toddler Is Ready to Potty Train (A...

Nina Ottman

Wondering if it’s time to start potty training?If your toddler is showing some signs, but you’re still on the fence, you’re in good company. This post breaks down five key...