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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.

Teaching Your Baby to Listen to “No”

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 by valplowman
Crying and upset baby

When can babies understand “no”? Earlier than you think! Learn proven strategies to teach your baby to listen and respond to boundaries—starting as young as 5-6 months. Includes step-by-step methods, …

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Categories Baby, Discipline Tags Babywise II, obedience, poll results 31 Comments

The Screaming Non-Verbal Baby/Toddler

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 by valplowman
Screaming toddler or baby

Is your toddler screaming and throwing fits because they can’t communicate? Stop the tantrums with these 7 practical strategies—from teaching sign language to requiring communication effort. Understand what’s behind the …

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Categories Discipline, Pretoddler, Tantrums Tags communication, sign language 14 Comments

Babywise Sample Schedules: 12-15 Months Old

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 by valplowman
Pretoddler in bed smiling at camera

Navigate the pretoddler stage with confidence! Get 41 real sample schedules for 12-15 month olds, plus expert guidance on meals, naps, sleep transitions, and what to expect as your baby …

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Categories Pretoddler, Sample Schedules Tags Babywise Schedules 4 Comments

Brinley Teen Summary: 13.5 Years Old

May 21, 2026February 16, 2026 by valplowman
Brinley playing Scuttle in the Little Mermaid Jr

Daily life and schedule for a 13.5-year-old teen 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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Categories Teens Tags Teen Summary Leave a comment

My Sleep Hierarchy For Newborns

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by valplowman
Brayden sleeping as a newborn

New parent overwhelmed by sleep advice? My newborn sleep hierarchy breaks it down into 3 simple goals: baby sleeps WHEN she should, WHERE she should, and on her OWN. Learn …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Tags CIO, newborns, sleep hierarchy, Top 56 Comments

How to Teach Kids Not to Interrupt

February 9, 2026 by valplowman
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Interrupting driving you crazy? Learn practical strategies to teach your kids to wait their turn—whether they’re interrupting you mid-phone call or talking over their siblings. Patience and respect start here! …

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Categories Child, Discipline, Preschooler Tags Child Age Range Leave a comment

2 Year Old Sleep Problems – How To Solve Them!

August 21, 2026January 21, 2026 by valplowman
2 year old dressed in yellow and black sitting on the ground looking up

Is your 2-year-old suddenly taking forever to fall asleep? You’re not alone! Discover why toddlers commonly struggle with sleep around age two and get practical solutions for handling nighttime battles, …

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Categories Sleep Problems, Toddler Tags bedtime, poll results, sleep regression 74 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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