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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.

When Do Children Stop Napping and What To Do Instead

April 27, 2020November 8, 2018 by valplowman
Child reading a book while resting

When Do Children Stop Napping and What To Do Instead. No nap does not mean no break. This is when you add rest time. Earlier this week, I discussed at …

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Solve Sleep Problems for Toddlers and Preschoolers

April 15, 2024July 9, 2018 by valplowman
How to Solve Sleep Problems for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Two simple ways to get your child taking great naps.

How to Solve Sleep Problems for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Two simple ways to get your child taking great naps. Almost every Monday, I do a live video on Facebook answering …

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What To Do When Your Child is Scared of the Dark

January 16, 2024November 6, 2017 by valplowman
What To Do When Your Child is Scared of the Dark | Fears | #scaredofdark

We all have fears. Even we adults, who are rational and experienced people, have fears. Sometimes we adults have fear of the dark. When my husband is out of town, …

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Brinley Summary: 5 Years Old!

August 31, 2020August 8, 2017 by valplowman
Brinley Summary: 5 Years Old!

This is a summary for Brinley now that she is five years old. This covers the last two months of her being 4, from 4 years, 10 months old to …

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The Best Things About Four Year Olds

January 27, 2022August 3, 2017 by valplowman
The ten best things about four year olds

Some four year olds can be a bit emotional. Just a bit. When you are in the middle of an emotional breakdown, open this baby up and remind yourselves of …

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Brinley Preschooler Summary: 4 Years & 10 Months Old

September 7, 2020June 13, 2017 by valplowman
Brinley Preschooler Summary: 4 Years and 10 Months Old

This is a summary for Brinley from 4 years 9 months to 4 years 10 months old. She spent the month being very obsessed with Moana. She also loved playing …

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Brinley Preschooler Summary: 4.75 Years Old

December 28, 2021May 9, 2017 by valplowman
Brinley Preschooler Summary: 4.75 Years Old

This is a summary for Brinley now that she is 4.75 years old. Final countdown to 5! SLEEP Sleep continues on as usual. She sleeps for about 12 hours at …

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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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    The Basics of a Dreamfeed

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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

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    Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

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