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Discipline

Learn effective ways to discipline your children. You can start discipline as young as with your baby! Learn tips for correcting and training children of all ages, from baby through teen years. Get a solid foundation from my post Discipline 101: The Basics of Correcting Children. Read all about my Discipline Phrases to be prepared to respond to children when they misbehave. You can read up on consequences and find different discipline methods.

Making Children Mind…Encouragement vs. Reward

June 15, 2019June 12, 2009 by valplowman
Mother and son cuddling

Understanding the difference between encouragement and reward and when to use each with your children. Discipline tips for parents. Dr. Kevin Leman states that encouragement is superior to rewards when …

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Categories Discipline Tags leman 15 Comments

Making Sure Consequences Actually Work for Kids

June 15, 2019June 5, 2009 by valplowman
boy sitting on shore of the lake

Tips to make sure consequences are effective in teaching your child to change her behavior. When you discipline, your goal is for behavior to really change. When your child misbehaves …

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Categories Consequences Tags leman 7 Comments

6 Important Takeaways from the Book “Making Children Mind”

August 6, 2019May 26, 2009 by valplowman
Girl holding eggs over her eyes

There are simple things you can and should do as a parent to get your children to listen to you and obey your instructions and direction. Here is a list …

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Categories Discipline Tags leman, manners 8 Comments

Book Review: Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours

March 18, 2021May 13, 2009 by valplowman
Making children mind without losing yours book

Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours book review. Is this book worth the read? Is it a helpful parenting tool? Read all about it. I just finished reading Making Children …

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Imagination as a Tool for Correction

June 20, 2019May 4, 2009 by valplowman
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The imagination is a powerful thing! Children love to imagine things and play make-believe. Use this to your benefit when getting kids to obey. I have to admit that if …

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Categories Discipline, Preschoolwise Tags imagination, learning 14 Comments

Considerations for Correction

May 26, 2021April 6, 2009 by valplowman
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Things to consider when you are correcting your little one. Discipline tips for toddlers, preschoolers, and children. Think before you act. On Becoming Babywise II lists four considerations you should …

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Categories Discipline Tags Babywise II, context 8 Comments

Benefits of Structure and Routine

April 1, 2019April 3, 2009 by valplowman
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The many benefits of having structure and routine in your days with your children. Read all about the benefits and get tips on structuring your day.  Children really thrive on …

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Categories Babywise Benefits, Discipline, Schedules Tags routine, schedule benefits 14 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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