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Month: April 2026

Logical Consequences for Throwing Toys

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 by valplowman
Boy playing in a Cozy Coupe

Your child threw the toy — now what? Get simple, age-appropriate consequences for toy throwing from baby through preschool age. Logical consequences that actually teach a lesson and change behavior …

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Categories Consequences Tags logical consequences 7 Comments

Food Portions for Kids by Age from Baby-8 Years

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 by valplowman
Boy holding hands up to face and smiling

Wondering if your child is eating too much, too little, or just right? Here are recommended food portions and serving sizes for every stage from birth through age 8 — …

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Categories Eat 8 Comments

Surviving an Ear Infection: Treating, Clearing, and Preventing

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by valplowman
Child crying holding sore ear from ear infection

Ear infections are one of the most common reasons toddlers and babies suddenly stop sleeping well. Here’s everything you need to know about recognizing symptoms, managing the pain, clearing the …

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Categories Parenting Tags doTerra, medical issues, Surviving Leave a comment

Celebrating Holidays and Seasons for Families!

April 27, 2026 by valplowman
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Get all the tips you need to celebrate and enjoy every holiday and season year-round! Get sleep tips for your holiday parties, tradition ideas, fun book lists, gift ideas, ideas …

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Categories Holidays, Seasons Tags Christmas, Easter, st. patricks day, Valentines Leave a comment

How To Make Sure You Are “Feeding the Rainbow”

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 by valplowman
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Eating the rainbow isn’t just a cute idea — it’s one of the easiest ways to make sure your kids get a wide range of nutrients. Here’s what “feeding the …

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Categories Solids Tags picky eaters 1 Comment

Dreamfeed Frequently Asked Questions

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 by valplowman
What is a dreamfeed and how can it help your baby sleep through the night. This post answers all of your questions about a dreamfeed.

Everything you’ve wondered about the dreamfeed — answered. What time to do it, whether to burp or change baby, what to do if baby won’t eat, and exactly when and …

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Categories Schedules Tags dreamfeed 145 Comments

Dropping Naps: A Quick Guide (By Age)

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 by valplowman
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When to drop each nap, signs your child is ready, and how to make the transition smooth Every parent eventually faces the moment when a nap that used to be …

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Categories Naps Tags dropping naps, printables 2 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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