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Super Common Traits of a Youngest Child

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 by valplowman
Everyone adoring the youngest child

Charming, persistent, and always in the spotlight—youngest children have a unique personality all their own. Discover the most common traits, strengths, and weaknesses of last-born kids and what it means …

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Categories Parenting Tags birth order, youngest child 5 Comments

What to do with a young child while siblings are at school

August 25, 2021 by valplowman
crying girl

Get tips for entertaining your younger child while older kids are at school all day. This can be a sweet time of special memories! As we left the preschool, tears …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Schooling, Siblings Tags Back to School, youngest child 1 Comment

Tips for Parenting the Baby of the Family

September 22, 2022October 4, 2012 by valplowman

Get tips for parenting the youngest child. Know what to do to and what not to do so your kiddo grows up well! I find the Birth Order Book by …

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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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