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parenting hacks

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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Categories Child, Preschooler Tags milestones, parenting hacks Leave a comment

Should You Give Your Teenager a Curfew?

October 1, 2025October 21, 2024 by valplowman
McKenna and Kaitlyn standing back to back

There are many reasons to give teens a curfew. Find out reasons to give the curfew, reasons not to give a curfew, best times for curfew, and consequences for breaking …

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How To Teach Your Daughter to Shave

October 2, 2024October 9, 2023 by valplowman
Girl shaving legs

Looking for some preteen shaving tips? Find out all you need to help your tween or teen daughter to start shaving. Find out the best age to start shaving, what …

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Toddler Tantrums are Very Normal

April 11, 2023August 18, 2021 by valplowman
Toddler throwing tantrum

Toddler tantrums are normal, but that doesn’t make them fun. Here are some ways you can help make tantrums less frequent and intense. If you have a child who has …

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Categories Discipline, Tantrums, Toddler Tags parenting hacks 8 Comments

How To Build a Strong Relationship with Your Kids

May 11, 2020 by valplowman
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Are you wondering how to build a strong relationship and bond with your child? Read this post for tips on building a positive relationship at any age. We all want …

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Understanding the 4 Types of Parenting Styles

May 14, 2020January 13, 2020 by valplowman
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Learn about the 4 types of parenting styles and which is the very best one. Know which style you fit and if that is the best way to be or …

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Parenting Hacks from Real Babywise Moms

April 27, 2020September 19, 2018 by valplowman
Parenting Hacks from Real Babywise Moms. Tips to make parenting life easier. Shopping hacks, medicine hacks, discipline hacks, childcare hacks, sharing hacks, showering and bathing hacks, chore hacks, toy hacks, organizing hacks, travel hacks, and more. 

Parenting Hacks from Real Babywise Moms. Tips to make parenting life easier. Shopping hacks, medicine hacks, discipline hacks, childcare hacks, sharing hacks, showering and bathing hacks, chore hacks, toy hacks, …

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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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