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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.

Reading Aloud to Preschoolers

July 14, 2025June 4, 2015 by valplowman
Kaitlyn reading on a bench

Snuggling up with your preschooler? 📚 This post shares fun tips to make reading magical—boosting language, imagination, and connection. Learn how to pick books, set routines, and spark joy in …

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Categories Preschooler, Reading Tags literacy, read aloud handbook 2 Comments

McKenna Preschooler Summary: 4.75 years old

January 29, 2024January 9, 2014 by valplowman
McKenna sitting on her dad's lap in the ER

Daily routine for this 4 year, 9 month old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and find a preschooler schedule to follow. Find …

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Categories Preschooler Tags preschooler summary 7 Comments

McKenna Preschooler Summary: 4 Years 8 Months Old

October 27, 2023December 4, 2013 by valplowman
McKenna looking at the Christmas tree

Daily routine for this 4 year, 8 month old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and find a preschooler schedule to follow. Find …

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McKenna Summary: 4.5 Years (plus one month)

October 2, 2023October 29, 2013 by valplowman
All 4 kids at the corn maze

Daily routine for this 4.5 year old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and find a preschooler schedule to follow. Find out about …

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Categories Preschooler Tags preschooler summary 12 Comments

McKenna Preschooler Summary: 4.5 Years Old

September 11, 2023October 3, 2013 by valplowman
4 year old McKenna on her first day of preschool

Daily routine for this 4.5 year old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and find a preschooler schedule to follow. Find out about …

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McKenna Preschooler Summary: 4 Years, 3-5 Months

July 31, 2023August 29, 2013 by valplowman
4 year old McKenna

Daily routine for this 4 year old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and find a 50-53 month old preschooler schedule to follow. …

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McKenna Preschooler Summary: 4 Years 2 Months

May 22, 2023June 6, 2013 by valplowman
4 year old McKenna dancing

Daily routine for this 4 year old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and find a 49 month old preschooler schedule to follow. …

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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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