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Everything Parents Need for Chores

July 21, 2025 by valplowman
Mom doing chores with her two kids

Welcome to Babywise Mom’s collection of chores posts! Here, you’ll find practical tips and age-appropriate advice for teaching kids responsibility through chores. Whether you’re starting with toddlers or managing tasks …

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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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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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How Parents Can Help with Swimming Lessons

June 3, 2025April 30, 2025 by valplowman
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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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17 Common Characteristics of Gifted Children

October 15, 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

July 24, 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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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

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