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Pretoddlerwise

Posts to help you understand topics from the book On Becoming Pretoddlerwise. This is for the age range 12-18 months. Learn what to expect with these young toddlers and how best to parent them.

The Problem with Constantly Needing to Correct a Child

November 20, 2024October 1, 2012 by valplowman
parent correcting a child

The reason needing to correct a child constantly is a big problem. What you can do to fix it and avoid this difficulty. Shortly before my third child was born, …

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Categories Funnel, Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise Tags freedoms 6 Comments

Helping Pre-Toddlers with Intense Emotions

March 21, 2022March 26, 2012 by valplowman
emotional preschooler

Find out how to respond when your 12-18 month old has intense emotions. Learn what you should do and what you should not do. Emotional responses are a complex thing–even …

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Categories Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise Tags emotions, example 4 Comments

Mealtime Booster Seats: When to Move and Good Features

October 25, 2024March 5, 2012 by valplowman
Toddler eating lunch

Find out when you should move from a high chair to a booster seat at meals and what features to consider when choosing a booster seat. “Parents will inquire as …

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Categories Mealtime, Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise Tags baby gear, highchairs, poll results 8 Comments

How to Prevent Your Child from Becoming a Picky Eater

January 18, 2023August 29, 2011 by valplowman
Child being picky about eating broccoli at the dinner table

Get ten tips to follow to help your child not be a picky eater. If your child has no medical conditions, these tips will help your child eat what is …

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Categories Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise Tags picky eaters 31 Comments

Pre-Toddler Milk Intake Totals to Expect

May 17, 2021May 16, 2011 by valplowman
Pretoddler drinking milk from sippy

Find out how many ounces of milk a day you should expect a pre-toddler to have. This is for the 12-18 month age range. A common concern with the pre-toddler …

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Categories Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise Tags milk 7 Comments

Pre-Toddler Mealtime Milestones

October 16, 2024April 4, 2011 by valplowman
Pretoddler eating food

Learn what milestones to expect your 12-18 month old to reach during mealtime. Find out what will happen with sippy cups, spoons, and family meals. The Pre-Toddler age range is …

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Categories Mealtime, Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise Tags poll results, sippy cup, spoon 4 Comments

Pre-Toddler Mealtime Expectations

November 26, 2024February 21, 2011 by valplowman
Pretoddler eating food at the table

Are you worried about how much your pretoddler (12-18 month old) is eating (or NOT eating)? Read this for tips and assurance. The pre-toddler age range is typically the beginning …

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Categories Mealtime, Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise 3 Comments
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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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