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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.

Overcoming the Challenges of Adding Baby to the Family

September 28, 2020June 8, 2016 by valplowman

Having a child changed my life. The first night Brayden was born, I was in awe. I was so in awe that I literally did not sleep all night long. …

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Categories Pregnancy, Siblings Tags newborns Leave a comment

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

Brinley Toddler Summary: 36 Months Old {3 Years Old}

September 8, 2025August 18, 2015 by valplowman
Brinley on a slide

36 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 36 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about a toddler stopping daily naps, …

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How to Keep Track of Life as a Mom

November 27, 2023May 19, 2015 by valplowman
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Get simple tips for how to keep track of things as a busy mom so you stop forgetting! With each child that we have had, I have felt a chunk …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Siblings Tags family dynamics 2 Comments

Consistently Parenting Your Different Children

March 10, 2025March 9, 2015 by valplowman
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Get tips for being a consistent parent with all of your kids when your kids are all so different from each other. Should they all have the exact same rules? …

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Preparing Your Children for a New Baby

November 18, 2024November 13, 2014 by valplowman
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Get 7 tips to help you prepare your older kiddos for a new baby sibling to arrive in your home. This can help make that transition easier. You can check …

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Managing Young Kids at Older Sibling’s Events

November 11, 2024November 4, 2014 by valplowman

Get 11 tips to manage your young kids at their older siblings’ events. Whether it is a soccer game or a piano recital, you need that little one to stay …

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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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