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Month: June 2023

7 Best Potty Training Methods

September 2, 2025June 26, 2023 by valplowman
Child sitting on the potty

Overview of 7 of the most popular potty training methods. Find out what each method is like and see which one most appeals to you. This post discusses the Oh …

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Categories Potty Training, Toddler 2 Comments

Cry It Out Sleep Training Tips

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by valplowman
Baby sleeping

Cry It Out Sleep Training Tips from real moms who have actually used the method. Tips to help you succeed at sleep training. Cry it out can sound simple on …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO 1 Comment

Brinley Preteen Summary: 10.75 Years Old

August 31, 2023June 19, 2023 by valplowman
Brinley as Violet in Willy Wonka Jr.

Daily life and schedule for a 10.75-year-old tween who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, the activities she is involved in, and her daily routine. This is a …

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Categories Preteen Tags Preteen Summary, tween Leave a comment

Brayden Teen Summary: 18 Years Old

April 23, 2025June 12, 2023 by valplowman
Brayden at graduation

All about an 18 year old teenage boy. Teen life for a boy and a typical daily schedule and life who was raised on Babywise. This is a summary for …

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Categories Teens Tags Teen Summary 2 Comments

5-6 AM “Night” Wakings

February 3, 2025June 5, 2023 by valplowman
baby sleeping

Do you want your baby to sleep longer through the night? This post outlines ways to get your baby to sleep through the night. How to help your baby sleep …

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Categories Night Sleep Tags morning wake time, newborns, sttn, Top, waking early 125 Comments
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