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Teens

Parenting helps for parenting teenagers effectively. Read about hot topics for the teen years and how to handle situations that arise.

Epic Summer Bucket List for Teens

May 27, 2026 by valplowman
McKenna, Brayden, and Brinley in a National Park

Teen summers fly by fast. This bucket list is packed with fun, meaningful ideas to help your teen make memories, build skills, try new things, and create a summer they …

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Brinley Teen Summary: 13.75 Years Old

May 18, 2026 by valplowman
Brinley sitting in Canyonlands National Park with our dog

Daily life and schedule for a 13.75-year-old teen 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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McKenna Teen Summary: 17 Years Old

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by valplowman
McKenna opening her gifts on her 17th birthday

Daily life and schedule for a 17 year old teen girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the teenage group. This covers 16.75 years old through 17 years …

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Brinley Teen Summary: 13.5 Years Old

May 21, 2026February 16, 2026 by valplowman
Brinley playing Scuttle in the Little Mermaid Jr

Daily life and schedule for a 13.5-year-old teen 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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McKenna Teen Summary: 16.75 Years Old

April 23, 2026January 12, 2026 by valplowman
McKenna outside looking to the distance

Daily life and schedule for a 16.75 year old teen girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the teenage group. This covers 16.5 years old through 16.75 years …

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Brinley Teen Summary: 13.25 Years Old

February 19, 2026December 1, 2025 by valplowman
Brinley posing outside

Daily life and schedule for a 13.25-year-old teen 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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McKenna Teen Summary: 16.5 Years Old

January 15, 2026October 27, 2025 by valplowman
McKenna in Alaska

Daily life and schedule for a 16.5 year old teen girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the teenage group. This covers 16.25 years old through 16.5 years …

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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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