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Read different posts targeted at different age ranges of children. Get help on raising babies, raising pretoddlers, raising toddlers, raising preschoolers, raising children, raising tweens, and raising teenagers.

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

August 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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Categories Pretoddler, Sleep Problems Tags sleep regression Leave a comment

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

August 20, 2026 by valplowman
Toddler standing on a chair crying while mom attends to him

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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Categories Discipline Methods, Toddler Tags hitting, logical consequences Leave a comment

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

August 19, 2026 by valplowman
Toddler climbing out of the crib

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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Categories Sleep Problems, Toddler Tags sleep disruptions Leave a comment

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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Categories Baby, Book Lists Tags baby stuff I love, book recommendation Leave a comment

Brinley Teen Summary: 14 Years Old

August 17, 2026 by valplowman
Brinley opening her birthday presents

Daily life and schedule for a 14-year-old teen 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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Screen Time Guidance for 12-18 Month Olds

August 12, 2026 by valplowman
Pretoddler with a screen device

Screen time guidance for 12-18 month olds, including AAP guidelines, practical limits, what to do when older siblings watch TV, and honest talk about using screens as a babysitting tool. …

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Voice Change in Preteen Boys: What to Expect and How to Help Him Through It

August 11, 2026 by valplowman
Brayden with a ball cap and sunglasses standing outside in the mountains

Wondering when your son’s voice will change — or why it hasn’t yet? Get the real timeline, what’s normal, and when it’s worth a call to the doctor, plus tips …

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Categories Preteen, Teens Tags puberty 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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    How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

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