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self-esteem

Surviving the “I Do It Myself!” Phase

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by valplowman
Toddler putting on shoes

Is your toddler constantly saying, “I do it myself”? While it can test your patience, this stage is key for building confidence and independence. Learn practical tips to survive—and thrive—through …

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Categories Toddler Tags Parenting breakthrough, self-esteem 13 Comments

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

How Praise Can Damage Your Child

January 13, 2025January 13, 2015 by valplowman

Did you know praise can actually HURT your child? Learn how to praise the correct way to motivate and help your child rather than cause long-term difficulty and struggles. This …

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

Building Positive Body Image in Our Kids

September 18, 2023October 9, 2013 by valplowman
Mom and daughter looking in the mirror

Understand how and why to build positive body image in our kids even when we do not have a positive body image in ourselves. Oh body image! Isn’t this just …

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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

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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Categories Parenting, Strong-Willed Tags self-esteem Leave a comment
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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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