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Month: May 2020

How To Respond When Your Child has a Public Tantrum

August 17, 2021May 27, 2020 by valplowman
Mom scolding child at the store

Is your child throwing a fit in public? Read up on the dos and don’ts of when your child has a tantrum in public here. Know what to do and …

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Categories Consequences, Tantrums Tags logical consequences, public behavior 9 Comments

How to Keep Your Kiddo Still for Diaper Changes

January 9, 2025May 26, 2020 by valplowman
Dad changing toddler's diaper

Diaper changes get difficult when your little one refuses to sit still or full on fights the diaper change. Here is what to do. Changing diapers is rarely on anyone’s …

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Categories Consequences Tags diapers, logical consequences 16 Comments

Why Even Bother to Have Naps?

October 28, 2022May 20, 2020 by valplowman
Baby peacefully sleeping

Striving to have your baby or toddler have consistent naps is not an easy task, but it is vitally important. Here is why. If you are a parent trying to …

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Categories Naps Tags healthy sleep habits, word to the weary 27 Comments

Brinley Child Summary: 7.75 Years Old

August 26, 2020May 19, 2020 by valplowman
Brinley 7.75 years old

Daily life and schedule for this 7.75 year old girl who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, activities she is involved in, and her daily schedule. This is …

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Categories Child Tags child summary Leave a comment

Preschooler Chores: 12 Chores for 4 Year Olds

September 24, 2025May 18, 2020 by valplowman
Preschooler doing chores

Looking for some age-appropriate chores for you 4 year old? Read this post to find a list of chores your preschooler can do and get your chore cards and chore …

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Categories Chores, Preschooler Tags chores by age Leave a comment

How to Show Your Child Love Through Words of Affirmation

September 22, 2021May 13, 2020 by valplowman
Mom and girl looking at each other and smiling

Words of Affirmation is one of the five main ways to show your child love. Learn how to show love through words of affirmation and help your child feel loved. …

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Categories Parenting Tags love language, words of affirmation 4 Comments

How to Calculate Waketime When Baby Wakes Early

April 16, 2021May 12, 2020 by valplowman
Baby awake and sticking her tongue out

How long should your baby stay awake between naps when baby wakes early from naps? Read to find out what to do with waketime when baby wakes early. When your …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Wake Time Length Tags waketime length, waking early 64 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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