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Childwise

Learn all about On Becoming Childwise. Find out what it teaches and how the novel by Garry Ezzo helps parents raise their children in the best way.

Teaching Kids the Golden Rule (and the Platinum Rule)

March 8, 2021March 14, 2011 by valplowman
Mom talking to her child

How to teach your child to live by the Golden Rule and think of others. This will help your child develop empathy and have good morals. Do unto others as …

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Categories Childwise, Moral Training 2 Comments

Instill Morality in Your Kids and Good Behavior Will Follow

August 14, 2024January 31, 2011 by valplowman
Father and daughter walking on the beach

When you teach your child to have good morals, then good behavior will naturally follow that teaching. Childwise Principle Four: Instill Morality and Behavior Will Follow The fourth principle in …

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Categories Childwise, Moral Training 4 Comments

Childwise Principle Two: Leadership First, Relationship Later

December 21, 2020December 21, 2010 by valplowman
Mom an daughter laughing

It is important to remember that you are a parent first and friend second. Focus on parenting your child first. “Childwise Priciple #2: Use the strength of your leadership early …

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Categories Childwise 2 Comments

Parent Your Child, Not Your Childhood

August 14, 2024November 15, 2010 by valplowman
Parents and their children

We want to give our children every opportunity, but we need to be sure we give them what they need and not what we wished we had as kids. When …

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Categories Childwise, Parenting 1 Comment

The More You Give, The More You Get

October 5, 2020October 4, 2010 by valplowman
Mom and daughter cuddling on the floor

The more effort you put into your parenting, the more positive results you will see. This phrase, the more you give the more you get, applies to many facets of …

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Categories Childwise Tags word to the weary 5 Comments

Discipline Strategy: Think Prevention First

May 18, 2020May 31, 2010 by valplowman
Family happy and holding hands

One of the most powerful discipline strategies you have is to prevent negative behavior before it happens. Read about how to prevent rather than react. One of the best positive …

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Categories Childwise, Discipline Methods Tags prevention 4 Comments

Your Parenting Goal Should Be More Than “Survive”

March 16, 2021April 26, 2010 by valplowman
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It is easy to just go about life “surviving”, and sometimes that is necessary. But you should try to have parenting goals, not just get through each day. When you …

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Categories Childwise Tags More Than Making it Through the Day 1 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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

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    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

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    8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

  • When To Stop the Dream Feed

    When To Stop the Dream Feed

  • It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

  • How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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