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Siblings

Siblings can be great friends. Learn to navigate parenting siblings. Get room sharing tips, tips for helping siblings like each other, and other concerns that come with siblings.

Strategies for Making Bedtime Smoother

March 4, 2026April 24, 2024 by valplowman
Mom and child at bedtime laying on their tummies

Bedtime can be really hard and stressful. Get 7 tips for how to make bedtime easier even with multiple kids. Bedtime is simultaneously one of the best and worst times …

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Categories Siblings, Sleep Tags bedtime, sibling schedules 8 Comments

Room Sharing for Kids {9 Tips}

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by valplowman
siblings hugging in their pajamas

Get the tips you need to successfully have your kids share rooms. You can have your kids share a bedroom and still sleep well! Room sharing can be quite nerve-wracking! …

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Categories Siblings Tags room sharing 12 Comments

How to Keep Older Kids Quiet While Baby Naps

May 29, 2023 by valplowman
Plowman kids sitting on a bridge.

Find out how to keep your older kids quiet during baby’s nap time so baby can get a good nap. Learn how to structure the day for your toddler, preschooler, …

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Categories Schedules, Siblings 4 Comments

Three to Four Child Transition Tips

March 4, 2026May 10, 2023 by valplowman
4 children on a bridge

Get all the tips you need for moving from 3-4 kids. What is it like to have four kids? Find out how to set up a schedule for 4 kids …

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Categories Family, Schedule Tips, Siblings Tags family dynamics, sibling schedules 10 Comments

Managing Baby’s Routine with Older Kids’ Activities

February 8, 2023 by valplowman
Newborn Brinley in the car seat in the car.

When you have a baby and have older kids, it can be really hard to maintain a sleep schedule and routine for your baby. Use these ten tips to help …

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Categories Extra Curricular, Siblings 11 Comments

Fair vs. Equal When Raising Children

December 19, 2022 by valplowman
children playing on the floor

Should you try to keep things equal among your children? Or should you parent them individually? How do you keep siblings in the funnel and on track with age-appropriate responsibilities …

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Categories Siblings 6 Comments

What to do with a young child while siblings are at school

August 25, 2021 by valplowman
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Get tips for entertaining your younger child while older kids are at school all day. This can be a sweet time of special memories! As we left the preschool, tears …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Schooling, Siblings Tags Back to School, youngest child 1 Comment
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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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