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Strong-Willed

These posts will help you with your strong-willed child. Learn how to respond, how not to respond, and how to help your child learn to use that strong-will for good.

How to Get Your Child to Dress Quickly

August 11, 2021 by valplowman
young boy buttoning up his shirt

Get 7 different ideas to help you get your children to dress quickly. Your morning can be so smooth with these tips! One of the hardest things about mornings can …

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Categories Child, Preschooler, Strong-Willed Tags Child Age Range 8 Comments

Having Patience with a Strong-Willed Child

March 9, 2020 by valplowman
parent and child holding hands as they walk outside

6 tips to help you have patience with a strong-willed child. These 6 tips can help you be a more patient parent, which will help your child behave better. Parenting …

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Categories Discipline, Strong-Willed Tags patience 18 Comments

How to Discipline Your Strong-Willed Child

May 26, 2021December 10, 2019 by valplowman
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Three important ways to discipline a strong-willed child effectively as well as factors that impact your child’s behavior for better or worse. There are many wonderful things about having a …

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Categories Discipline, Strong-Willed 2 Comments

6 Things I Love About Having a Strong-Willed Child

October 28, 2019 by valplowman
My strong-willed McKenna at age 4

A strong-willed child can be difficult to parent, but there are many things to love about having a strong-willed child. Read for my top 6. A strong-willed child is not …

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Categories Discipline, Strong-Willed 1 Comment

Solve Sleep Problems for Toddlers and Preschoolers

January 16, 2023July 9, 2018 by valplowman
How to Solve Sleep Problems for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Two simple ways to get your child taking great naps.

How to Solve Sleep Problems for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Two simple ways to get your child taking great naps. Almost every Monday, I do a live video on Facebook answering …

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McKenna Preteen Summary: 8.75 Years Old

May 20, 2021January 23, 2018 by valplowman
McKenna Preteen Summary: 8.75 Years Old

This is a summary for McKenna from 8.5-8.75 years old.  EATING McKenna is a great eater. Eating has never been a issue with her. When I think about that, I …

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A Common, Yet Unknown, Cause of Disobedience

October 5, 2020May 31, 2016 by valplowman

All children disobey at times. It has happened, it does happen, and it will continue to happen. Children are human, and humans make mistakes. There are common reasons children disobey. …

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Categories Discipline, Strong-Willed Tags disobedience, one-on-one time 2 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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