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The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block

Mina, two and a half, wore a princess outfit complete
with wings, crown, and ballet slippers to
playgroup … every day.
Thirty-month-old Arnie loved his fireman hat so much
that he insisted on wearing it to sleep for almost a
year!
So don’t be surprised when your little kid rigidly demands the
same food, same shirt, or same song every day; explodes if the
peas touch the carrots or a guest sits in Daddy’s chair; and insists
you start over—from page one—if you’re interrupted in the
middle of reading her Good Night, Moon!
Older toddlers (36 to 48 months): It’s common for three-year-
olds to suddenly notice they’re weaker than almost everybody
else. (That’s why they love to point out that they are faster and
stronger than babies!) Realizing that they are vulnerable can
trigger new fears and worries. Routines help these kids feel safe


and secure.
Despite their worries, older toddlers no longer demand rigid
sameness. In fact, they love it when we throw silly variations
into their routines (adding a crazy verse to a favorite song,
making up new words as you read a beloved bedtime story,
having a “picnic” lunch on a blanket in the living room).
What It Is:
A wonderful routine that allows you to appreciate some
of the good things your toddler did today and to consider all the
wonderful things that might happen tomorrow.
During the twilight moments right before sleep, your child’s mind is
like a little sponge soaking up your loving words. Bedtime sweet talk
helps your child drift into sleep feeling smart, loved, and like a winner!
Best Used For:
All toddlers. Start this loving habit as early as you
can. Don’t worry if your child doesn’t understand all your words.… Even
your one-year-old will be comforted by listening to your kind, soft voice.
How to Do It:
Cuddle in bed until your child is nice and relaxed, then:
• Softly retell some of his good deeds from the day (acts of
kindness, fun experiences, etc.). Keep your voice gentle and
understated—more like a candle than a sparkler.
• Describe the love that fills you when you watch him (“When I
saw you reading, I got as happy as a puppy!”).
• Count his hand checks and mention what he did to earn each
one (see
Time-Ins: Hand Checks
).
• Look forward to tomorrow by mentioning a few of the
wonderful things that may happen: “And tomorrow, at school,
perhaps you’ll play trains with Seymour or have fun climbing on


the monkey bars. It might even be your most fun day ever! You
may even do some things that are a big help at school.
… Teacher Kris likes it when you help pick up toys.”
Here’s an example of how bedtime sweet talk might sound:

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