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Month: September 2025

Guardrails for Teens: Setting Boundaries that Keep Them Safe

January 14, 2026September 29, 2025 by valplowman
Our family standing next to a guardrail in Alaska

Raising teens means balancing freedom with safety. Learn practical guardrails—like dating rules, curfews, and phone limits—that help protect your teen while building trust and independence. From the time your child …

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Categories Discipline, Technology, Teens Tags boundaries Leave a comment

Starting Babywise Late Guide

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by valplowman
Sleeping baby

Starting Babywise but you feel late? Not at all. This guide walks you through how to begin the Babywise method—even with an older baby—step by step, so you can build …

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Categories Babywise Tags starting babywise late 31 Comments

How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

December 16, 2025September 22, 2025 by valplowman
Father holding baby in the air outside in the fall

Discover how cooler fall weather impacts naps and outdoor play. Get tips for better baby sleep, fun autumn activities, and cozy routines for kids. As summer fades and the crisp …

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Categories Autumn, Sleep Tags fall Leave a comment

What to Do When Your Toddler Cries at Nap Time

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 by valplowman
Toddler crying in bed

When your toddler starts crying at nap time after being a good sleeper, it feels confusing and discouraging. Learn 10 common reasons—like timing, stimulation, teething, or routine changes—and what to …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems, Toddler Tags crying, sleep regression 1 Comment

Motherhood: Tips for Being a Great Mom

September 15, 2025 by valplowman
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Get the tips you need for being a great mom! Here you will find tips for pregnancy, postpartum, productivity, having a good attitude, and more! Get My Weekly Email! Each …

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Parent Directed Feeding (Babywise PDF) Explained

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 by valplowman
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Learn why the Babywise PDF (Parent Directed Feeding) philosophy is so empowering and enables parents to help babies sleep through the night young. Parent Directed Feeding (PDF) is the sweet …

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Categories Babywise, Bottle Feeding Tags babywise book one, babywise theory, newborns, nursing, PDF 13 Comments

How to Teach Kids Time Management for the School Year

October 1, 2025September 8, 2025 by valplowman
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Help your child succeed this school year with simple time management tips. Learn age-appropriate strategies, routines, and tools to teach kids responsibility, balance, and independence. The school year brings a …

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Categories Child, Preteen, Schooling Tags Back to School, time management Leave a comment
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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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