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Boys

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

Great Picture Books My Son LOVED

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by valplowman
Two boys reading a picture book together

Looking for picture books your son will actually love? This list shares engaging, boy-approved favorites filled with trucks, trains, dinosaurs, pirates, and adventure — perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and young …

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

Getting Kids to Talk and Open Up to You

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 by valplowman
Mom and daughter together

Get actionable tips and steps you can take to get your kids to open up and talk to you. Learn how to implement it into your life and build your …

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Categories Boys, Parenting, Preteen, Teens Tags communication Leave a comment

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

Book Review: Raising Cain

May 15, 2023May 24, 2013 by valplowman
Raising Cain book review

Review of the book Raising Cain by Kindlon and Thompson. Is the book worth reading and does it help you with raising boys? Brayden can be hard to get to …

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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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Categories Boys 35 Comments
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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