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Month: August 2026

What To Do When Your Baby Screams and Cries at Church

August 31, 2026 by valplowman
Baby crying in her moms arms

Does your baby meltdown at church every week? You are not alone! Here is why overstimulation hits babies so hard in a crowded, noisy room, and what actually helps her …

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Categories Baby Tags church, disruptions, overstimulation Leave a comment

3-Year-Old Milestones: What to Expect From Your Preschooler

August 26, 2026 by valplowman
Valerie, Nate, and 3 year old Brinley outside on a bridge

What should your 3-year-old be doing by now? From two-way conversations to using a fork solo, here’s the real CDC milestone checklist broken down — plus how sleep and routine …

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How to Know When Your Child is Ready to Stop Napping

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 by valplowman
Child wearing white laying in a bed of white bedding smiling and looking toward the camera

Wondering if your toddler or preschooler is ready to drop naps? Here are the 4 real signs of readiness, plus what to do instead of quitting cold turkey. One of …

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15-Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Get Through It

September 3, 2026August 24, 2026 by valplowman
Toddler jumpin on the bed

Just when sleep was good again, the 15-month regression hits. Night wakings, nap battles, bedtime fights — it’s all normal. Here’s exactly what to do (and what not to do) …

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How to Teach a Toddler Not to Hit or Throw Things at People (Including You)

August 20, 2026 by valplowman
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Toddler hitting or throwing things at people — including you? Here’s the exact logical consequence to use, how to spot what’s triggering it, and what to teach instead so it …

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What to Do When Your Toddler is Climbing Out of the Crib

August 19, 2026 by valplowman
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Is your toddler climbing out of the crib? Learn why it happens, how to keep your toddler safe, and how to know when it’s time to transition to a bed. …

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Best Board Books to Own

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 by valplowman
Pictures of the covers of the books listed in this list of great books for babies

Building your baby’s book collection? Here’s the definitive list of board books worth owning — the classics that survived years of chewing, tossing, and re-reading, plus new picks just added. …

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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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