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Month: May 2008

Helpful Routine Information for a Great Baby Routine

May 28, 2021May 26, 2008 by valplowman
Baby sleeping with a hat

Know what to expect at each age as you use a baby routine. Be prepared with knowledge so you can best help baby have a great routine. It is always …

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Categories Babywise, Schedule Tips Tags milestones, routine, waketime length 99 Comments

Introducing a Child to a Church Nursery/Daycare/Playcenter

June 30, 2022May 20, 2008 by valplowman
Church nursery

Tips and help for introducing your child to a church nursery, daycare, or a playcenter. How to help them be comfortable. I only have 5 more months to go before …

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Categories Childcare, Schedule Tips Tags church, daycare, separation anxiety 1 Comment

Why Prevention is a Powerful Parenting Tool

February 26, 2020May 15, 2008 by valplowman
mom and dad walking with a child outside at twilight

Why Prevention is a Powerful Parenting Tool. Prevention is a great way to avoid parenting problems and pitfalls.  Prevention is talked about it the Babywise series, but I wanted to …

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Categories Discipline Methods Tags prevention 7 Comments

Parenting is All About Perspective

April 28, 2020May 13, 2008 by valplowman
Mom hugging baby

Parenting is All About Perspective. How to have the proper perspective when parenting. “The grass is always greener on the other side.” Isn’t that so true? One of the hardest …

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Categories Parenting Tags perspective, word to the weary 11 Comments

Babywise Success Story after Attachment Parenting

June 30, 2022May 12, 2008 by valplowman
Mom and baby on tummies smiling at each other

One mom’s story of what it is like to parent a baby with Babywise vs. Attachment Parenting. What are the differences? imagesource I am compiling all success stories shared this …

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Categories Babywise Benefits Tags word to the weary 8 Comments

Your Ultimate Goals of Parenting

April 28, 2020May 8, 2008 by valplowman
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Your Ultimate Goals of Parenting. What to focus on, how to discipline, and how to be a great parent. There are a few thoughts from On Becoming Childwise  (affiliate) I wanted …

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How to Solve Baby Sleep Issues: Experiment

June 22, 2021May 7, 2008 by valplowman
How to Solve Baby Sleep Issues: Experiment to see if your solution works.

Inside: How to Solve Baby Sleep Issues: Experiment to see if your solution works. When you are solving a baby sleep issue, you can spend a lot of time wondering …

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Categories Sleep Problems Tags baby sleep, problem solving, tips and tricks 18 Comments
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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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