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Posts to help you navigate the child years. These are ages 5-8 years old. Get discipline help, summaries, schedules, instilling morality, sleep, schooling, and all considerations for children in this age group.

Gateway Chapter Books for Beginners

March 18, 2025March 27, 2024 by valplowman
Photo of many of the books discussed in this post

These easy to read chapter books are perfect for beginning readers. They will get your kiddo hooked and wanting to read more and more! Some kids resist leaving picture books …

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Categories Book Lists, Child Tags book recommendation, chapter books, children's books, literacy Leave a comment

Kindertude: How To Combat Bad Attitude in your Kindergartner

April 10, 2023 by valplowman

It is very typical for a kindergartener to start to get an attitude at home. Learn what Kindertude is, why it happens, and what you can do to help mitigate …

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Categories Child, Schooling Tags Child Age Range, Kindergarten 9 Comments

Age-Appropriate 8 Year Old Chores

July 16, 2025February 6, 2023 by valplowman
Child pulling laundry from the dryer

Chores Your 8 Year Old Can Do. A complete list of chore ideas that your child can learn to do when your child is eight years old. Find out what chores …

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27 Fantasy Books for Middle Readers

January 23, 2025December 7, 2022 by valplowman
Child reading a book and images flowing from it

A book list of great fantasy books appropriate for middle grade readers, from 8-12 years old and in grades 3-7. Fantasy books are highly popular with children. This has been …

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Categories Book Lists, Child, Preteen Tags book recommendation Leave a comment

Best Toys for Children 5-8 Years Old

April 17, 2023October 12, 2022 by valplowman

Over 55 Gift ideas for your 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, and 8 year old! Find the perfect toy for your kid. These are the best …

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How to Get Your Child to Dress Quickly

August 8, 2024August 11, 2021 by valplowman
young boy buttoning up his shirt

Get 7 different ideas to help you get your children to dress quickly. Your morning can be so smooth with these tips! One of the hardest things about mornings can …

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Categories Child, Preschooler, Strong-Willed Tags Child Age Range 10 Comments

A Complete List of Chores Your 7 Year Old Can Do

July 16, 2025January 19, 2021 by valplowman
boy doing the dishes

Chores Your 7 Year Old Can Do. A complete list of chore ideas that your child can learn to do when your child is seven years old. Scroll down for a …

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Categories Child, Chores Tags Child Age Range, chores by age 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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