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self-esteem

Self-Worth Comes Vertically, not Horizontally

March 14, 2022January 28, 2016 by valplowman

There is a period in most people’s lives where we are surrounded by peers of the same age range. We get judged by those peers and we judge ourselves against …

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Categories Preteen, Teens Tags love, self-esteem 1 Comment

Praise Effort, Not Results

May 7, 2019January 13, 2015 by valplowman

This post contains affiliate links. One of my favorite chapters in the book NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman, is called “The Inverse Power of Praise.” The …

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Categories Parenting Tags Nurture Shock, self-esteem Leave a comment

Body Image

January 30, 2019October 9, 2013 by valplowman

Oh body image! Isn’t this just such a hard thing? I really feel very strongly about trying to help children have a fighting chance at positive body image. I grew …

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Categories Parenting Tags body image, exercise, self-esteem 6 Comments

Daily Family Compliments to Build Bond

February 14, 2022February 15, 2012 by valplowman

Learn how this simple tradition of giving compliments to each other each day can help build and strengthen family relationships. I often hear from other women about compliments and how …

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Categories Parenting Tags family relationships, self-esteem 5 Comments

Surviving the “I Do It Myself!” Phase

July 13, 2021August 11, 2011 by valplowman
Toddler putting on shoes

When your toddler wants to do everything herself, it can be really frustrating and will try your patience. Find out how to survive it gracefully. “I do it myself!” Recognize …

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Categories Toddler Tags Parenting breakthrough, self-esteem 13 Comments

Tips for Building a Positive Self-Concept in Kids

July 5, 2021August 4, 2011 by valplowman
Child lying on the grass wearing a yellow sweater and yellow heart glasses

5 tips to help you build a positive self-concept in your child. This is a healthy way to build self-esteem and feel confident in life. Love and Logic Magic has …

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Categories Parenting Tags love and logic, self-esteem 2 Comments

Why Your Strong-Willed Child NEEDS You to Keep Promises

December 21, 2020December 23, 2010 by valplowman
MOM and Son making promises

All children need their parents to keep promises. Here is why it is extra important for the strong-willed child. When someone keeps a promise to you, you feel like you …

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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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