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Tantrum Help for Parents

June 23, 2025 by valplowman
Child having a tantrum

No one likes a tantrum. The child is upset and you are upset. Being upset is not the best time to have rational thoughts and respond appropriately. While tantrums are …

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Moral Training Tips for Parents

April 28, 2025 by valplowman
Kaitlyn facing the camera and smiling

Moral training is a big job! These posts will guide you through teaching morals to your children. Build your child’s character by instilling strong morals. Learn about teaching about apologies, …

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First Time Obedience Tips for Parents

February 19, 2025 by valplowman
Child ruiding a tricycle

When you have first-time obedience, your child listens to you the first time you give an instruction. This is not easy to do, but it can be accomplished! Here are …

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Discipline Phrases for Parents

January 29, 2025January 15, 2025 by valplowman
Dad correcting his child on the sidwalk outside

A discipline phrase is a great way to correct your child on the fly. Having these phrases in your back pocket helps you to respond to difficult situations without losing …

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All The Help Parents Need for Consequences

December 3, 2024November 4, 2024 by valplowman
Brinley standing against a cinderblock wall looking at the ground

Using conequences is a great way to get your kids to learn to respect rules and learn to be responsbile. There are logical consequences, which parents apply, and natural consequences, …

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Parenting Teens: Tips Parents Need

May 29, 2025October 7, 2024 by valplowman
McKenna and Kaitlyn as teenagers

Teenagers can be so much fun! They also bring a lot of stress as they have more freedom and you have to allow them to take more control of their …

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Parenting Preteens: Tips Parents Need

May 15, 2025September 9, 2024 by valplowman
Brinley as a preteen looking off to the side

The preteen, or tween, age range can be a bit of a roller coaster. This is the 8-12 year range. As your child gets older in this range and hits …

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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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    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

  • 8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

    8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

  • When To Stop the Dream Feed

    When To Stop the Dream Feed

  • It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

  • How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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