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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.

McKenna Preteen Summary: 12.5 Years Old

March 5, 2025October 13, 2021 by valplowman
McKenna at 12.5 years old

Daily life and schedule for a 12.5 year old tween girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the preteen age group. This covers 12.25 years old through 12.5 …

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Categories Preteen Tags Preteen Summary, tween Leave a comment

Teaching Kids to Behave at the Library

September 22, 2021 by valplowman
girl looking through books in a library

How to teach your toddler or preschooler to be quiet and respectful in the library. Get your kids to behave and leave books on the shelf. One of the biggest …

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Categories Toddler Tags non-conflict training 13 Comments

Everything You Need for Your Daughter’s First Period

October 2, 2024September 20, 2021 by valplowman
Mom and tween daughter

Get all of the info you need to help your daughter and you be prepared for her first period. Know when to expect it and what to expect from it. …

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Categories Preteen, Teens Tags medical issues 2 Comments

Brayden Teen Summary: 16.25 Years Old

July 17, 2025September 7, 2021 by valplowman
Brayden on the beach with our new puppy

All about a 16 year, 3 month old teenage boy. Teen life for a boy and a typical daily schedule and life who was raised on Babywise. This is a …

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Brinley Preteen Summary: 9 Years Old

March 20, 2023August 23, 2021 by valplowman
Brinley 9 years old

Daily life and schedule for a 9 year old tween who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, activities she is involved in, and her daily schedule. This is …

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Toddler Tantrums are Very Normal

April 11, 2023August 18, 2021 by valplowman
Toddler throwing tantrum

Toddler tantrums are normal, but that doesn’t make them fun. Here are some ways you can help make tantrums less frequent and intense. If you have a child who has …

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Categories Discipline, Tantrums, Toddler Tags parenting hacks 8 Comments

How to Get Your Child to Dress Quickly

August 8, 2024August 11, 2021 by valplowman
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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
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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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