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Find tons of parenting tips here. Get info on Pregnancy, Chores, Potty Training, Parenting Siblings, Love Languages, Birth Order, More Than Making it Through the Day, Motherhood, Book Lists, Technology Tips, Education, Parent/Child Dates, Hair Tips, Gifted Children, Working Moms, and Parenting Book Reviews.

Potty Training on the Go: A Guide to Success While Traveling

June 9, 2025 by valplowman
Girl sitting next to public toilet. She is cowering and looking nervous

Traveling with a potty training toddler? Discover practical tips, smart packing ideas, and sanity-saving strategies for stress-free family trips. While going on vacation is a lot of fun, if you …

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Categories Potty Training, Traveling Tags tips and tricks Leave a comment

Potty-Training Using the “Oh Crap!” Method

June 16, 2025May 21, 2025 by valplowman
Mom potty training her daughter

How to successfully potty train your little one using the “Oh Crap!” Potty Training Method from Jamie Glowacki. Get step-by-step tips for success on your potty training journey. by Autumn …

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Categories Potty Training Tags Guest Post, Top 7 Comments

How Parents Can Help with Swimming Lessons

June 3, 2025April 30, 2025 by valplowman
Children taking swimming lessons in an outdoor pool

Discover practical, experience-based tips for helping your child succeed in swim lessons. Learn what to do, what not to do, and how to ensure swimming is a safe and positive …

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Categories Safety, Summer Tags swimming 1 Comment

Parenting With Love and Logic: Everything You Need to Know

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 by valplowman
Parenting with Love and Logic book

Discover a complete summary and honest review of Parenting With Love and Logic by Foster Cline and Jim Fay. Learn how this parenting classic helps raise responsible, independent kids with …

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Categories Consequences, Discipline, Parenting, Parenting Book Reviews Tags book recommendation, parenting with love and logic 2 Comments

17 Common Characteristics of Gifted Children

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by valplowman
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The most typical characteristics and behaviors of gifted children. Check this list and discover if your child might be gifted. The day I realized my oldest child was truly gifted …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Teaching Kids To Do Chores

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 by valplowman
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Kids can do chores and can do them well! There are many benefits to kids doing chores, not only in the present day but also in preparing them for the …

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Sweet Moments Nursing Collection: Chic, Comfortable, and Perfect for Every Occasion

February 17, 2025 by valplowman
3 different nursing dresses from Shop the Mint

You can look cute in your clothes even when you are nursing a baby! See this beautiful collection of dresses to wear when breastfeeding your baby. by Shop the Mint …

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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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Schedules and Sleep

  • Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

  • 8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

    8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

  • When To Stop the Dream Feed

    When To Stop the Dream Feed

  • It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

  • How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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