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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.

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

April 15, 2024July 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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Categories Preschooler, Sleep Problems, Strong-Willed, Toddler Leave a comment

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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When One Child is Harder Than the Other(s)

June 17, 2024September 15, 2015 by valplowman

Get tips to help you to parent a hard child, especially when one child is significantly hard to parent than your other kids. You know the terms. “Spirited.” “Strong-willed.” “Difficult.” …

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Categories Parenting, Siblings, Strong-Willed 2 Comments

Raising Difficult Children: Words of Comfort

February 19, 2024September 24, 2014 by valplowman

Get comfort when you have a child who is just really difficult to raise. You were put there for that child because you can reach them best. I have noticed …

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Categories Parenting, Strong-Willed Tags word to the weary Leave a comment

Why Your Strong-Willed Child NEEDS You to Keep Promises

December 21, 2020December 23, 2010 by valplowman
MOM and Son making promises

All children need their parents to keep promises. Here is why it is extra important for the strong-willed child. When someone keeps a promise to you, you feel like you …

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Categories Parenting, Strong-Willed Tags self-esteem Leave a comment

Building Positive Self- Esteem in Your Strong-Willed Child

October 12, 2020October 14, 2010 by valplowman
Happy child with high self-esteem

These six tips can help you help your child have a positive self-esteem or self-concept. Help your child to value himself, his talents, and who he is. I know there …

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Categories Parenting, Strong-Willed Tags self-esteem 5 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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