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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.

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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7 Chores Your Six Year Old Can Do

July 16, 2025October 14, 2020 by valplowman
6 year old doing chores

Chores Your Six Year Old Can Do. A list of chore ideas that your child can learn to do when your child is 6 years old.  Having a child who …

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10 Chores Your Five Year Old Can Do

July 16, 2025September 21, 2020 by valplowman
5 year old chores

Looking for some age-appropriate chores for your 5 year old? Read this post to find a list of chores your child can do and get your chore cards and chore …

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Brinley Child Summary: 8 Years Old

November 18, 2020August 26, 2020 by valplowman
8 year Brinley

Daily life and schedule for this 8 year old girl who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, activities she is involved in, and her daily schedule. This is …

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Brinley Child Summary: 7.75 Years Old

August 26, 2020May 19, 2020 by valplowman
Brinley 7.75 years old

Daily life and schedule for this 7.75 year old girl who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, activities she is involved in, and her daily schedule. This is …

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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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