Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Want to encourage positive behavior in toddlers without pressure, rewards, or power struggles? Try this simple parenting trick: tell a “secret” to their favorite stuffed animal.
In this short, I share how we used this during potty training with Vera after a small setback. Whispering praise to her stuffy helped lower pressure, boost confidence, and turn encouragement into connection.
This works for toddlers and preschoolers, and even older kids who light up when they overhear genuine praise.
For more practical parenting tools on potty training, toddler behavior, and child development, subscribe for weekly guidance.
Want to encourage positive behavior in toddlers without pressure, rewards, or power struggles? Try this simple parenting trick: tell a “secret” to their favorite stuffed animal.
In this short, I share how we used this during potty training with Vera after a small setback. Whispering praise to her stuffy helped lower pressure, boost confidence, and turn encouragement into connection.
This works for toddlers and preschoolers, and even older kids who light up when they overhear genuine praise.
For more practical parenting tools on potty training, toddler behavior, and child development, subscribe for weekly guidance.
