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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.

Tips To Spend Just Enough Time With Kids Each Day

June 16, 2020 by valplowman
Mom reading with two children

Find out how to structure your day so you get a good balance of time with your child each day and giving your child independent time each day. Many parents …

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Categories Parenting, Preschoolwise, Schedule Tips Tags independent playtime, learning, mom not baby decides 7 Comments

Have a New Teenager By Friday Book Review

June 8, 2020 by valplowman
Teen boy and his mom

A full review of the book Have a New Teenager by Friday by Kevin Leman. Find out the topics and if the book is worth reading or not. Have a …

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Preschooler Chores: 12 Chores for 4 Year Olds

September 24, 2025May 18, 2020 by valplowman
Preschooler doing chores

Looking for some age-appropriate chores for you 4 year old? Read this post to find a list of chores your preschooler can do and get your chore cards and chore …

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How to Show Your Child Love Through Words of Affirmation

September 22, 2021May 13, 2020 by valplowman
Mom and girl looking at each other and smiling

Words of Affirmation is one of the five main ways to show your child love. Learn how to show love through words of affirmation and help your child feel loved. …

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Categories Parenting Tags love language, words of affirmation 4 Comments

How To Build a Strong Relationship with Your Kids

May 11, 2020 by valplowman
Happy parents with their child

Are you wondering how to build a strong relationship and bond with your child? Read this post for tips on building a positive relationship at any age. We all want …

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9 Chores Your 3 Year Old Can Do

July 16, 2025April 27, 2020 by valplowman
Mom and preschoolers doing chores

Looking for some age-appropriate chores for you 3 year old? Read this post to find a list of chores your preschooler can do and get your chore cards and chore …

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Categories Chores, Preschooler Tags chores by age 2 Comments

How To Show Your Child Love Through Physical Touch

September 22, 2021April 15, 2020 by valplowman
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Physical touch is one of the five main ways to show your child love. Learn how to show love through physical touch and help your child feel loved. Did you …

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Categories Parenting Tags love language, physical touch 5 Comments
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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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