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3-Year-Old Milestones: What to Expect From Your Preschooler

August 26, 2026 by valplowman
Valerie, Nate, and 3 year old Brinley outside on a bridge

What should your 3-year-old be doing by now? From two-way conversations to using a fork solo, here’s the real CDC milestone checklist broken down — plus how sleep and routine …

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Motor Milestones for 12–18 Month Olds: What to Expect Physically (Walking, Climbing & More)

July 20, 2026 by valplowman
toddler learning to walk with mom excited in the background

Toddler on the move? Between 12–18 months, walking, climbing, and tiny pincer grasps are all developing fast — but the “normal” range is wider than you think. Here’s what to …

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How to Teach Your Child to Tie Their Shoes (Without Frustration!)

March 9, 2026 by valplowman
Picture of child tying her shoes

Shoe tying: the milestone that tests every parent’s patience! Learn the best age to start, two foolproof methods kids love, and tips to make it click — without the tears …

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How to Stop New Skills from Disrupting Naps and Sleep

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 by valplowman
Baby in a crib

Baby suddenly refusing naps after learning to roll or stand? New skills often disrupt sleep—but it doesn’t have to last. Learn proven strategies to help your little one master their …

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Categories Sleep Problems Tags disruptions, milestones, poll results, sleep disruptions 17 Comments

Babywise Milestones You Can Count On

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 by valplowman
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Babywise Milestones you can expect in the first two years when you follow On Becoming Babywise. When to expect sleeping through the night, naps dropped, a four hour schedule, and …

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Categories Babywise Tags babywise milestones, milestones 58 Comments

Various Reader Questions/Requests Part II

August 25, 2018December 26, 2013 by valplowman

  MOTHERHOOD QUESTIONS susie said… I know this may sound selfish, but did you ever feel for your child’s first 2 years staying home all day was best for your …

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McKenna Baby Summary: Week 31

December 15, 2020November 3, 2009 by valplowman
31 week old McKenna

Schedule and routine for a 30-31 week old baby. 7 month old schedule and routine. Get info on this baby’s daily schedule and routine for each day and know how …

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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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    How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

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    You Cannot Force a Baby to Sleep — But Here’s What You Can Do

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