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Month: May 2008

Poll Results: What Method Did You Use to Drop the Swaddle?

March 29, 2019May 30, 2008 by valplowman

Results: Cold turkey: 28 votes (29%) Gradual weaning: 9 votes (9%) Unwrap arms but leave trunk wrapped: 23 votes (23%) Stopped nights/swaddled naps: 2 votes (2%) Stopped naps/swaddled nights: 11 …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags poll results, Swaddling 11 Comments

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 97 Comments

What Age Did You Drop the Swaddle Completely?

May 23, 2008 by valplowman

Results: 1-4 Weeks: 20 votes (14%)5-8 Weeks: 24 votes (17%)9-10 Weeks: 10 votes (7%)11-12 Weeks: 5 votes (3%)3-4 Months: 20 votes (14%)4-5 Months: 18 votes (12%)6-8 Months: 16 votes (11%)9-12 …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags poll results, Swaddling 4 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

Poll Results: Did you/do you swaddle your baby?

March 29, 2019May 16, 2008 by valplowman

Results: Yes: 123 votes (84%) No: 23 votes (15%) Total of 146 votes

Categories BabywiseMom Tags poll results, Swaddling 6 Comments

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
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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
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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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