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Preschooler

Learn all about how best to parent your preschooler. Get sleep tips and learn all about naps for preschoolers. Get advice on how to set up your daily schedule and what to include in your preschooler’s day.

How To Help Kids with Growing Pains

June 16, 2025 by valplowman
Child massaging pain in the calf

If your child complains of leg pain at night, it might be growing pains. Learn the common ages, causes, symptoms, and soothing remedies to help ease the discomfort. You might …

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4 Year Old Sample Schedules Used by Real Moms

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 by valplowman
4 year old Kaitlyn on a bike

Sample schedules for your 4-year-old to follow each day. These are real routines used by real families, so you know they work! This will give you lots of ideas for …

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The Importance of Building Math Foundations in Preschoolers

October 28, 2024 by valplowman
Child holding papers with numbers on them 1-10

7 reasons you want to get preschoolers involved in learning math skills from a young age. This will help your child be more comfortable and confident in math as they …

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What To Do When Your Child Has Nightmares

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by valplowman
Child in bed with a blanket over her head and scary shadows on the wall

Get 9 tips to help your child stop having nightmares and be able to sleep through the night peacefully. There are things you can do in your daily routine, things …

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Preschoolers and Naps: Dropping the Last Nap Info

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 by valplowman
Preschooler lying down and covering her eyes with her forearm. Her arm has closed eyes drawn on it.

Do preschoolers need a daily nap? Find out what age the nap should be dropped, signs your child is ready to drop it, and how to tell if your child …

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Categories Naps, Preschooler Tags dropping naps, healthy sleep habits, rest time 4 Comments

Training in Times of Non-Conflict

September 28, 2023September 27, 2023 by valplowman
2 year old McKenna leaning against a fence

How to get your child to obey before there is disagreement or conflict. Obedience training and first time obedience will go better with this helpful tool to teach your child BEFORE …

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Categories Discipline Methods, Preschooler, Toddler Tags non-conflict training, prevention 15 Comments

Everything You Need to Know for Your Preschooler

June 19, 2025July 17, 2023 by valplowman
4 year old sitting by a creek

Preschoolers can be really easy or really hard. Some preschoolers are extremely emotional while other are easy to correct. This page tells you everything you need to know for your …

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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

  • 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

  • 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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