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Boys

There are some parenting situations that are unique to boys. Get tips for raising boys.

Chapter Books for Boys

October 12, 2022December 15, 2016 by valplowman
Chapter books for boys

Boys and girls can most definitely appreciate the same books. This is especially true for a book like Harry Potter. Many of the books you see here will also be …

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Categories Book Lists, Boys, Preteen Tags literacy Leave a comment

Great Picture Books for Boys

October 12, 2022May 19, 2016 by valplowman
great picture books for boys

If you try to look up a list of ideas of picture books for boys, you will probably have a hard time finding success. We are kind of a little …

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Categories Book Lists, Boys, Child, Preschooler, Toddler Tags book recommendation, children's books 2 Comments

Triad Communication {Getting Kids to Talk}

May 7, 2019December 5, 2013 by valplowman

The talking ways of children is such a roller coaster ride. First, you can’t wait for that first little word. You are waiting in line just excited about that ride …

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Categories Boys, Parenting, Preteen Tags communication Leave a comment

Book Review: Raising Cain

May 21, 2019May 24, 2013 by valplowman

Brayden can be hard to get to talk. If you spend several hours with him one-on-one, he will start to jabber on and on, which is great, but with four …

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Categories Boys, Parenting Book Reviews Tags book recommendation 3 Comments

Brayden Child Summary: 7.75 Years Old

February 21, 2023February 27, 2013 by valplowman
Brayden shoveling snow

7.75 year old life and daily schedule. Learn about this child’s daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with seven year olds. Learn about helping kids be …

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Categories Boys, Child Tags child summary 5 Comments

Why I Hate the Phrase “Boys Will Be Boys”

August 3, 2021August 16, 2011 by valplowman
boy looking at camera

Boys are not doomed to be a menace. We parents have a strong influence on our boys and can raise them to be amazing young men. We were standing in …

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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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