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A calm, connection-based guide to toddler safety. 15 real-life scenarios, quick parent shortcuts, and printable pages that help you teach safety without fear. Perfect for parents, caregivers, and teachers of ages 1–3.
The Toddler Safety Playbook teaches safety with calm, not fear.
Toddlers are naturally curious — and that curiosity can make everyday life feel like a constant “no, stop, don’t!” moment. The Toddler Safety Playbook helps you turn those moments into calm, connected learning instead.
Created by educator and swim teacher Shirlyn Lee, this guide blends real-life experience with evidence-based strategies to help parents, caregivers, and teachers teach safety without using fear or shame.
Inside, you’ll find:
✨ 15 real-life safety scenarios explained in toddler-friendly language
✨ Quick-read “Parent Shortcuts” for when you’re tired or on the go
✨ Printable, caregiver-friendly pages you can keep handy
✨ Practical, research-informed insights to build confidence and trust
Whether you’re guiding your child near water, in the kitchen, or on daily adventures, this Playbook shows how calm connection teaches awareness far better than warnings ever could.
Age range: 1–3 years (tested with real families)
Format: Digital PDF (printable + mobile-friendly)
Pages: 40+
Delivery: Instant download upon purchase
Safety begins with connection.
Prefer both the guide and cue cards? Save with the Toddler Safety Starter Pack here https://www.shirlynlee.com/product-page/toddler-safety-starter-pack.
The Toddler Safety Playbook: How to Teach Toddler Safety Without Fear
When I became both a parent and a teacher, I started noticing how often safety was taught through fear — “Don’t touch that!” “You’ll get hurt!” “See what happens when you don’t listen?”
Even with the best intentions, those words can teach children to fear rather than to understand.I wanted to create something different — something that helps adults teach safety with connection instead of control.
The Toddler Safety Playbook was born out of real-life moments with curious toddlers in my swim classes and at home: moments of splashing, climbing, and endless exploring.This Playbook is my way of showing that safety doesn’t have to come from panic, guilt, or “no.”
It can come from calm conversation, shared awareness, and everyday practice — the kind that builds confidence, trust, and lifelong understanding.Because when we stay calm, our children learn to stay curious and safe. 🌿
