Toddler routines, communication, sleep transitions, behavior at 12–18 months
A short class from the Gaux library — credentialed teaching, ten minutes you can use tonight.
What this class is
The 12-to-18-month window is the bridge between baby and toddler — the routines built for a baby start to misfit, and the routines that will serve a two-year-old have not formed yet. This class is the integrated walkthrough of that bridge.
Gaux built this for the stretch where most families feel the routine wobble first. Sleep needs are shifting, communication is opening, mobility is changing the day, and emerging preferences mean transitions get harder. The class connects the pieces so you can adjust the system, not chase a single symptom.
It is taught by a credentialed Gaux professional who works through this exact window with families regularly.
What you get
- A short class on one toddler-and-beyond moment, from someone who works with families daily.
- Scripts and frameworks you can carry into the next hard hour.
- Watch on your own time; the rest of the library opens with membership.
What you’ll learn
- What developmentally is happening from 12 to 18 months and how it shapes the day.
- How to revise a baby routine into an early toddler routine without dropping what is still working.
- What healthy sleep typically looks like in this window — nap, night, wakings — and the most common disruptors.
- What communication looks like at this age, including signs and early words, and how to support both.
- How to handle transitions when a 14-month-old has opinions and limited words.
- Which behaviors are stage-appropriate and which warrant a conversation with your pediatrician.
- What to expect heading into 18 to 24 months so the next phase does not feel like a new system.
Who it’s for
Parents and caregivers of children between roughly 11 and 18 months. Useful for partners, grandparents, and other regular caregivers who want a shared model.
Common questions
Is one nap or two right at this age?
Most children are still on two naps for part of this window and consolidate to one inside it. The class covers the transition signals.
Should my 14-month-old be talking yet?
The typical range is wider than most charts suggest. The class names the range and the threshold for a referral.
Why is mealtime suddenly chaotic?
Common at this age and usually about emerging autonomy rather than appetite. The class covers what helps.
What is the difference between this class and the 18-24 month class?
Different routine, different communication tools, different behavior expectations. The two are sequential.