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Age Ranges

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.

Brinley Preteen Summary: 12.5 Years Old

May 15, 2025March 3, 2025 by valplowman
Brinley, Kaitlyn, and McKenna on the beach in San Diego at sunset

Daily life and schedule for a 12.5-year-old tween who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, the activities she is involved in, and her daily routine. This is a …

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Kaitlyn Teen Summary: 17.75 Years Old

April 23, 2025February 3, 2025 by valplowman
Kaitlyn standing in front of a grand piano

17.75 year old teen girl information and helps. See all about her daily life as a teen girl and get the teen schedule. Talking about college thoughts and senior year activities. …

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McKenna Teen Summary: 15.75 Years Old

April 17, 2025January 22, 2025 by valplowman
McKenna with a sling

Daily life and schedule for a 15.75 year old teen girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the teenage group. This covers 15.5 years old through 15.75 years …

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31 Chapter Books for PreTeens Ages 8-12

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 by valplowman

Get a big list of great chapter books for tweens to read. There are fantasy books, fiction books, historical fiction books, and sci-fi books. These are great books for 8-12 …

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How To Stop Overnight Diaper Leaks (For Better Baby Sleep)

January 6, 2025 by valplowman
Baby sitting in pile of diapers, smiling and holding one diaper up

Overnight diaper leaks can disrupt your baby’s sleep and cause discomfort. Learn about the common causes of leaks and how to prevent them for a better night’s rest. When your …

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Why Your Baby Hates Riding in the Car and How to Make it Easier

December 23, 2024 by valplowman
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What to do when your baby hates riding in the car. Some babies absolutely hate being in the car and in a car seat. Find out reasons for this and …

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How Long Should Your Baby’s Nap Be?

March 18, 2025December 16, 2024 by valplowman
Baby sleeping

Find out how long your baby’s nap should ideally be from 0-13 months old. Get tips for how to help baby sleep longer and see what typical parents found their …

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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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Schedules and Sleep

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    Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

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    How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

  • Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

    Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

  • Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

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

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

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