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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.

McKenna Child Summary: 6.75 Years Old

January 12, 2026January 12, 2016 by valplowman
McKenna with the Chicago skyline in the background

See what life looks like with a 6½-year-old! This post shares McKenna’s routines, milestones, sleep, school, behavior, and real family moments — an honest look at childhood and development at …

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Independent Playtime for the School-Aged Child

December 18, 2023November 9, 2015 by valplowman
School-aged child playing with toys

How do you handle independent play once your child is school-age? Should it still be part of their daily routine? Get tips for how to handle this with different schooling …

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Categories Child, Play Time, Preteen Tags Child Age Range, independent playtime 1 Comment

McKenna Child Summary: 6.5 Years Old

August 12, 2024October 6, 2015 by valplowman
McKenna playing the position of keeper during a soccer game

Daily routine for this 6.5 old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and a schedule to follow. Find out about growth spurts for …

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McKenna Child Summary {6.25 Years Old}

August 12, 2024June 30, 2015 by valplowman
McKenna, Valerie, and Brinley in Colorado at a mine

Daily routine for this 6.25 old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and a schedule to follow. Find out about healthy eating, how …

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Reading Aloud to Children

July 21, 2025June 18, 2015 by valplowman
Brayden reading a book outside

Reading aloud to your kids can do more than boost literacy—it builds connection, curiosity, and empathy. 📚 Discover new insights and practical tips to make storytime more meaningful and enjoyable …

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Private Interviews with Children

May 16, 2019May 20, 2015 by valplowman

  Each week, we set aside one night that is our family night. We call this Family Home Evening. This year, we have started a new tradition. The first week of …

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Kaitlyn Child Summary {8 Years Old}

August 12, 2024April 21, 2015 by valplowman
Kaitlyn wearing a white dress, sitting on a bench reading her scriptures

8 year old life and daily routine. Learn about her daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with eight year olds. Learn about extracurricular activities, dealing with …

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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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