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Month: October 2023

18 Month Sleep Regression: How to Help

October 30, 2023 by valplowman
Toddler in crib

What are signs of an 18-month sleep regression? How long will it last? How do you help your toddler through it quickly? What else could be causing poor sleep at …

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Categories Sleep Problems, Toddler Tags sleep regression Leave a comment

Best Toys for Baby: Ages 10-12 Months

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 by valplowman
Baby playing with toys

25+ great toy ideas for older babies. Gift ideas for babies in ages 10-12 months old. These are great toys to help your baby develop skills and have fun during …

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Categories Baby, Toys Tags Best Toys 2 Comments

McKenna Teen Summary: 14.5 Years Old

January 30, 2024October 23, 2023 by valplowman
14.5 year old McKenna holding a soccer ball

Daily life and schedule for a 14.5 year old teen girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the teenage group. This covers 14.25 years old through 14.5 years …

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How To Teach Children to Share: 15 Tips

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 by valplowman
Two children sharing

Sharing is a skill that needs to be taught and developed. Here are 15 tips to help you teach your child how to share and eventually help them to want …

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Categories Discipline, Toddler Tags sibling playtime 6 Comments

Moving Baby From 4-3 Naps: All You Need to Know

September 17, 2024October 16, 2023 by valplowman
baby napping in the crib

Wondering when to drop your baby’s fourth nap? Find out the best age to drop to 3 naps, signs baby is ready for it, how to drop that 4th nap, …

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“Flexible-izing” a Baby: Help Baby Be Flexible

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 by valplowman
Baby in a front carrier

12 rules to help your baby be more flexible. This will help you when going out, traveling, visiting family, and taking older kids to their activities. These tips will help …

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Categories Schedule Tips Tags flexibility, vacations 2 Comments

How To Teach Your Daughter to Shave

October 2, 2024October 9, 2023 by valplowman
Girl shaving legs

Looking for some preteen shaving tips? Find out all you need to help your tween or teen daughter to start shaving. Find out the best age to start shaving, what …

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Categories Preteen, Teens Tags parenting hacks 2 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

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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