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Technology Rules for Teens

November 9, 2022August 29, 2022 by valplowman
Teen on an iPhone in the car

Rules you should set for your teens for technology use. Set up tech rules and boundaries to keep your teen safe. Parenting in the teen years presents many challenges. Teenagers …

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Categories Technology, Teens Tags television 2 Comments

Rules for Balancing Screen Time

September 1, 2022January 26, 2017 by valplowman
Rules for Balancing Screen Time

Screen time can be fun. It can be helpful for mom on rough days. Screen time needs some balance, however. This post outlines four rules to help you have a …

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Categories Technology Tags BFBN, screen time, television 3 Comments

Balancing Technology for Kids

March 14, 2022March 21, 2012 by valplowman
Child playing technology

How to raise kids in a technology-filled world. Help kids learn to use technology while setting limits and avoid getting addicted to tech. Technology is everywhere. We have our smartphones, …

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Why You Shouldn’t Allow TV Time Under Two

February 21, 2022February 27, 2012 by valplowman
Young toddler watching tv

Learn why you should not allow a child under two to have screen time AND what you can do in your day instead to keep your little one busy. “Educational …

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Categories Technology Tags Babywise II, television 33 Comments

8 Factors That Influence Your Child’s Behavior

February 10, 2020February 11, 2010 by valplowman
Child scowling at the camera

The demeanor of your child isn’t simply the result of your parenting skills. There are other factors that will impact your child’s behavior. Factors that Influence Behavior In Parenting the …

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Categories Strong-Willed Tags television 8 Comments

Is Watching Television Bad for Kids?

May 24, 2022March 4, 2008 by valplowman
Child watching television

Watching television isn’t all bad. There can be some good things from TV time. You want to use it in moderation. I have had a question from a reader about …

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Categories Technology Tags television 12 Comments
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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