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Help a Reader Out: Potty Training at Night

May 11, 2022October 26, 2011 by valplowman

Stephanie said… My daughter is now a little over 3 1/2 and has been potty trained during the day since last summer. We officially did away with the diaper at night …

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Categories Potty Training Tags help a reader out 7 Comments

Help A Reader Out: Toddler Crying Before Naps

June 18, 2019December 3, 2010 by valplowman

Hello readers! Please share any experience/insight you have with this situation: Sum said… Hi Val – I scanned all of these questions/comments and even the link to Reader Nap Questions, but …

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Categories Naps, Toddler Tags CIO, help a reader out 8 Comments

Help a Reader Out: Toddler Prayers

November 4, 2021September 24, 2010 by valplowman
Toddler praying

Get ideas for bedtime prayers for your toddler. What works best for saying prayers at bedtime with your little one? This is a question from Christine: I have a “help …

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Categories Toddler Tags help a reader out, prayer 12 Comments

Help A Reader Out: Toddler Crying Mid-Nap

September 23, 2021April 17, 2010 by valplowman
Toddler crying

Tips from real moms for when your toddler is crying in the middle of nap time. Get ideas for why it is happening and what to do about it. Melissa …

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Categories Sleep Problems, Toddler Tags help a reader out 17 Comments

Help A Reader Out: 5-8 Month Sleep Disruptions

June 12, 2019December 26, 2009 by valplowman

davidsarah311 said… I’ve been reading your blog since my little one was born. (I think she is about the same age as McKenna-my little girl was born April 2nd.) Anyway, …

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Categories Sleep Tags help a reader out, sleep disruptions 15 Comments

Help A Reader Out: Toddler Sleep Problems

June 26, 2019December 15, 2009 by valplowman

I know I said I was going to do this once a week or so, but I was answering questions today and found this. She has been dealing with the …

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Categories Sleep Problems, Toddler Tags help a reader out 40 Comments

Help A Reader Out: Extended Crying Before Naps

December 9, 2019December 12, 2009 by valplowman

Rebecca asked*: I have a rather long-winded question for you. We started Babywise with my daughter when she was 6 weeks old (CIO included). She is now almost 12 months …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags help a reader out, reader questions 33 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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