…You make sure that you get plenty of sleep. If it means napping while your toddler is napping, that is fine. You need your sleep too, and you make sure you get eight hours of sleep everyday. When you are fully rested, you will be able to devote more of your attention to your toddler and he or she will sense this. You remain calm, relaxed, and peaceful at all times. When your toddler tests your patience at times, you realize that he or she is learning and you must teach your toddler. You are able to give your toddler what he or she needs. You are able to read the needs of your child. You know when he or she is getting tired and when he or she is hungry and also you know when your toddler needs your attention. You think and act positively all the time. You are a very nurturing and empowering figure for your child. …