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Preteen

Help for parenting preteens, or tweens. Find sample schedules and read up on the lives of preteens. Get sleep help, school help, and feeding help. Learn about setting up daily schedules and balancing home life with extracurricular activities.

How to Teach Kids Time Management for the School Year

October 1, 2025September 8, 2025 by valplowman
Girl with a backpack on and books on her head

Help your child succeed this school year with simple time management tips. Learn age-appropriate strategies, routines, and tools to teach kids responsibility, balance, and independence. The school year brings a …

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45 Questions to Get Your Child Talking

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 by valplowman
Mom and daughter talking

Tired of hearing “fine” when you ask about your child’s day? These 45 creative after-school questions help spark real conversations with kids. Build connection, encourage sharing, and make talking fun …

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Brinley PreTeen Summary: 13 Years Old

December 4, 2025August 11, 2025 by valplowman
Brinley in Yukon, Canada

Daily life and schedule for a 13-year-old tween 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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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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Brinley Preteen Summary: 12.75 Years Old

August 13, 2025May 12, 2025 by valplowman
Brinley and McKenna smiling for the camera

Daily life and schedule for a 12.75-year-old tween 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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Brinley Preteen Summary: 12.5 Years Old

May 15, 2025March 3, 2025 by valplowman
Brinley, Kaitlyn, and McKenna on the beach in San Diego at sunset

Daily life and schedule for a 12.5-year-old tween 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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31 Chapter Books for PreTeens Ages 8-12

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 by valplowman

Get a big list of great chapter books for tweens to read. There are fantasy books, fiction books, historical fiction books, and sci-fi books. These are great books for 8-12 …

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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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