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Schedule Tips

September 11, 2025December 18, 2023 by valplowman
Baby smiling for the camera

Get all of the tips you need to have a successful schedule or routine. Get schedule tips for newborns, babies, toddlers, and older kids! Find out how to make a …

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Categories Schedule Tips Tags routine, schedule benefits Leave a comment

The Perfect Response for a Defiant Child

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 by valplowman
Defiant looking girl in black and white photo

A perfect phrase for how to respond to your children when they cross a line and need to obey you immediately. Learn more on how to achieve obedience and get …

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Categories Discipline Phrases 4 Comments

Brayden Teen Summary: 18.5 Years Old

July 30, 2025December 11, 2023 by valplowman
Brayden and his companion

The latest on 18.5 year old teenage boy who is living in Africa. This is an update on Brayden from 18-18.5 years old. At his 18 year summary, I felt …

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Timing Naps for Toddlers

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 by valplowman
Toddler taking a nap with a teddy bear

How to time naps for toddlers. What time is the best time for toddlers to start nap time. Toddlers can have set naps, but they still have a wake window. Learn …

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Categories Naps, Pretoddler, Toddler Tags nap lengths 55 Comments

Brinley Preteen Summary: 11.25 Years Old

March 7, 2024December 4, 2023 by valplowman
Brinley after she was the first place girl in a race

Daily life and schedule for an 11.25-year-old tween who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, the activities she is involved in, and her daily routine. This is a …

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Structuring a Pretoddler’s Day: 15-18 Months Old

November 15, 2024November 29, 2023 by valplowman
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How to do more than just make it through each day with your toddler. Tips to structure your toddler’s day and really thrive! Thrive rather than just survive! Whew! You …

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Categories Play Time, Pretoddler, Toddler Tags More Than Making it Through the Day, Top 8 Comments

Night Sleep Tips for Baby-Preschoolers

May 21, 2026November 27, 2023 by valplowman
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Sleeping through the night is a very exciting milestone to reach. This post has all of the information you need to help you get your baby, toddler, and preschooler to …

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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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