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independent playtime

Toddler Playtime Activities: Structuring the Day

July 29, 2024 by valplowman
McKenna doimg a learning activity

Get over 7 different types of playtime activity ideas for your toddler. These will help you set up a great daily toddler schedule! As your little one grows into a …

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Categories Play Time, Toddler Tags free playtime, independent playtime, structured playtime Leave a comment

Independent Playtime: The Ultimate Overview

February 4, 2025November 15, 2023 by valplowman

Get a full overview on independent playtime. Learn all about independent playtime and its benefits as well as how to implement it and solve any problems. Get information for independent …

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Categories Babywise, Play Time Tags independent playtime, waketime activities 33 Comments

When Your Child Won’t Stay in Independent Playtime

March 2, 2022 by valplowman
Toddler peeking through door

What to do when your child comes out of independent playtime repeatedly. Find out how to avoid the issue and also how to solve it. Independent Playtime is all around …

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Categories Play Time Tags independent playtime, roomtime 5 Comments

Tips to Prevent Ransacking During Independent Playtime

June 28, 2021 by valplowman
Child with a big mess in the room

Get 8 tips to stop your kiddo from making a huge mess during independent playtime in a room. Keep things as clean as possible. Independent playtime starts out in a …

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Categories Play Time Tags independent playtime, roomtime 10 Comments

Roomtime: Structured Playtime Alone for Kids

October 17, 2024April 27, 2021 by valplowman
toddler playing alone with toys

Learn all about what roomtime is, where to have quiet playtime, and how to implement this structured playtime alone with your child.  I always say one of my favorite aspects …

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Categories Play Time Tags independent playtime, poll results, roomtime 33 Comments

Independent Playtime Lengths by Age

October 24, 2024February 24, 2021 by valplowman
baby playing with toys independently

Find out how long independent playtime should be for your little one. The amount of time you can expect your child to play alone each day during independent playtime. Independent …

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Categories Babywise, Play Time Tags Babywise II, independent playtime, poll results, structured playtime, waketime activities 36 Comments

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
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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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