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Month: November 2008

How to Use Substitution for Toddler Discipline

May 5, 2020November 25, 2008 by valplowman
Toddler on a brown floor

How to use substitution as a tool when your toddler does something he shouldn’t. This is a great discipline tool for the toddler age range. In On Becoming Toddlerwise, the …

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Categories Discipline, Toddler 3 Comments

Poll Results: What was the average length of naps for baby ages 3-4 months (13-16 weeks)? (approximate)

March 29, 2019November 21, 2008 by valplowman

Results: 45 minutes: 44 votes (26%) 1 hour: 16 votes (9%) 1 hour 15 minutes: 11 votes (6%) 1.5 hours: 44 votes (26%) 1 hour 45 minutes: 13 votes (7%) …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags nap lengths, poll results 11 Comments

Parenting Toddlers: a Critical Phase of Learning

May 5, 2020November 19, 2008 by valplowman
girl sitting in a tree in hot pink dress smiling at camera

Parenting Toddlers: a Critical Phase of Learning. Reasons why you should direct toddler curiosity rather than let the toddler have free reign. “Curiosity plus mobility puts a child in the …

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Categories Discipline, Toddler 12 Comments

Outdoor Toys Children Will Love

July 16, 2019November 18, 2008 by valplowman
Child riding a tricycle

Outdoor toys children will love. Over 15 gift ideas for children. Outdoor toys for children to use their imaginations and get exercise. Toy Lawn Mower: Ours is not fancy, but …

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Categories Toys Tags baby stuff I love 5 Comments

Sleeping Tip: Vary Sleeping Locations

June 22, 2021November 17, 2008 by valplowman
Newborn baby sleeping in bassinet

Sleep tips for getting a great sleeper. Vary your baby’s nap and night sleep locations. Baby will learn to sleep anywhere and will travel better. If your home is large …

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Categories Sleep Tags tips and tricks 24 Comments

Poll Results: What was the average length of naps for baby ages 10-12 weeks? (approximate)

March 29, 2019November 14, 2008 by valplowman

Results: 45 minutes or less: 32 (22%) 1 hour: 18 (12%) 1 hour 15 min: 13 (9%) 1.5 hours: 27 (19%) 1 hour 45 min: 19 (13%) 2 hours: 26 …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags nap lengths, poll results 24 Comments

Potty Training and Accidents

May 5, 2020November 12, 2008 by valplowman
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Potty Training Accidents. What to do when you face potty training problems. How to handle potty training accidents and why you should be patient. I recently heard an analogy on …

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Categories Potty Training 16 Comments
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Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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