Toddlers are usually stereotyped; the word toddler is associated with clichéd associations such as rebellious, tantrums, stubborn, perpetual motion, grabby, opinionated. There are however exceptions that don't fit the mould. While most are stormy and stubborn at times, some are always placid and cooperative. While many are grabby others are giving; while some are aggressive, others are gentle; and while most toddlers are restless, on the go beings, others are content to sit and watch the world go by. Most importantly toddlers are individuals; your toddlers' innate temperament dictates to you who she is and isn't. Nagging about her inactivity, faulting her placid personality or comparing her to more active children won't change her but could damage her self-esteem. Instead compliment her on her positive traits: drawing, her finishing her puzzle, her attempts at reading books. Nevertheless it is important that your toddler gets an adequate amount of physical activity. Children tend to become less active as they reach school age, spending most of their free time in front of the TV instead of playing outside. Encouraging your toddler to be active now is a good place to start being active. Instead of running, climbing and roughhousing she may prefer dancing, walking or jumping rope. If she resists all activity check with your doctor to be sure it isn't due to health. Also be sure the problem isn't due to lack of stimulation or opportunity. If she is continuously mesmerized by TV or placed in a buggy all day or forbidden to touch things around the house all the time, then she may be inactive because she has no other choice. If she is well and healthy, has plenty of opportunities to behave like a toddler, don't be alarmed or put off by her calm nature. Continue to applaud her and encourage her to be active in a non-judgmental way.