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independent playtime

Independent Playtime Lengths by Age

March 16, 2021February 24, 2021 by valplowman

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, Wake Time Tags Babywise II, independent playtime, structured playtime, waketime activities 34 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

How To Start Independent Playtime Late

March 16, 2021March 23, 2020 by valplowman
Child happily playing alone

Find helpful tips on how to start independent playtime with your child no matter the age of your child. Know how to set things up, when to do it, and …

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Categories Wake Time Tags independent playtime 20 Comments

How To Get Your Baby Playing Independently

March 16, 2021August 20, 2019 by valplowman
Baby boy and a toy hero shot

Your baby CAN play alone happily! You do not need to entertain your baby every minute of the day and you even shouldn’t entertain every minute. In The Baby Whisperer …

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Categories Wake Time Tags Baby Whisperer, independent playtime 19 Comments

Independent Playtime: The Ultimate Overview

March 16, 2021July 8, 2019 by valplowman
Girl playing with a toy kitchen

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. I very often state …

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Categories Wake Time Tags independent playtime 31 Comments

How to Have Successful Independent Playtime for Twins

March 16, 2021April 12, 2018 by valplowman
How to get your twins to play independently each day. This is great for giving twins some time alone.

How to get your twins to play independently each day. This is great for giving twins some time alone.  Independent playtime is important for all children, but it is especially …

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Categories Multiples Tags BFBN, Guest Post, independent playtime, twins Leave a comment

How To Get Your Child to Happily Play Alone

March 16, 2021November 27, 2017 by valplowman
How To Get Your Child to Happily Play Alone | Independent playtime | #independentplaytime

You can get your baby, toddler, preschooler, or child to play alone for an extended period of time every day. Here are the tips for making it happen. What if …

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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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