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It’s OK to say no to your toddler!!

A little reminder for parents of toddlers… it’s OK to say no.

P2B woke up this morning to two messages from parents asking for help — both involving thriving toddlers aged between 2–3 years.

One little one is asking for the iPad at 9:30pm…
The other is waking overnight for a bottle…
And both are getting it.

First — if what you’re doing is working for your family, then that’s your choice. No one should ever judge what happens under your roof.

But I also want parents to hear this gently:

✨ It is OK to say no to your toddler.

Yes, giving in can feel easier in the moment — especially when everyone is tired and just wants sleep. But sometimes those short-term fixes can turn into long-term habits that are harder to shift later.

A few days of age-appropriate resettling without the bottle or the iPad may feel tough… but it can make a huge difference to sleep quality for the whole family.

🌙 If you’re currently navigating a toddler habit overnight, just know:
You’re not being unkind.
You’re setting boundaries.
And that’s part of supporting healthy sleep and development.

Just some gentle food for thought from P2B

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