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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.

Best Things About Three Year Olds

August 10, 2026August 18, 2016 by valplowman

Three-year-olds can be full of surprises—and so much fun! From growing independence and helping with chores to their hilarious sayings, sweet forgiveness, big imaginations, and zest for life, discover 10 …

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Kaitlyn Preteen Summary: 9.25 Years Old

August 10, 2026August 16, 2016 by valplowman
Kaitlyn hiking in Colorado

Take a peek into Kaitlyn’s life from ages 9 to 9.25! This preteen summary covers her school accomplishments, soccer, dance, piano, swimming, reading, guinea pigs, sleep, and daily schedule. It’s …

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Categories Preteen Tags Preteen Summary 1 Comment

McKenna Child Summary: 7 Years and 3 Months Old

August 3, 2026August 9, 2016 by valplowman
McKenna on the monkey bars

See what a real 7-year-old’s school and summer schedule looks like, plus how we worked through a puzzling ‘I’m sick’ phase at school. McKenna’s latest update, sports, books, and all. …

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Brinley Preschooler Summary: 47 Months Old

July 27, 2026August 2, 2016 by valplowman
Brinley on the beach with Brayden in the water on a kayak

Watch what life looks like at 47 months! From sleep and routines to learning, behavior, and favorite activities, this preschool update shares a real-life snapshot of growth, milestones, and everyday …

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Baby Standard Time (Newborn Days are Hard)

July 27, 2026August 1, 2016 by valplowman
mom holding newborn baby. The mom is exhausted and worn out

Ever feel like the minutes are crawling but the years are flying? That’s Baby Standard Time. If you’re in the newborn trenches counting down to 5pm, this one’s for you …

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Categories Baby, Motherhood Tags newborns, word to the weary 4 Comments

Peter Pan Syndrome and Three Year Olds

June 15, 2026June 15, 2016 by valplowman
Preschooler covering his ears

Does your sweet three-year-old suddenly seem determined to do everything their own way? You may be seeing Peter Pan Syndrome—a common developmental stage where children resist growing up. Learn what …

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Brinley Preschooler Summary: 46 Months

June 8, 2026June 14, 2016 by valplowman
Brinley on a walk. She is walking toward beautiful, large mountains

What does life really look like with a preschooler approaching age four? In this sweet snapshot of Brinley at 46 months, you’ll get a peek into daily routines, naps, sibling …

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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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