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Month: January 2009

Factors that Influence a Child’s Learning

January 21, 2019January 30, 2009 by valplowman
Child reaching for the clouds while standing on a ladder

Factors that Influence a Child’s Learning. Four factors that will impact how and what your child learns. Teach your little one well. “There are many factors that influence learning, both …

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Categories Education Tags Babywise II, learning 6 Comments

What was/is baby’s approximate optimal waketime length for 9-10 months? (includes feeding time)

March 29, 2019January 28, 2009 by valplowman

Results: 75-90 minutes: 6 votes (4%) 1.5-1.75 hours: 11 votes (8%) 1.75-2 hours: 10 votes (7%) 2-2.25 hours: 20 votes (15%) 2.25-2.5 hours: 23 votes (17%) 2.5-3 hours: 35 votes …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags optimal waketime, poll results, waketime length 12 Comments

How to Sleep Train Your Baby Responsibly

June 3, 2020January 21, 2009 by valplowman
Baby lying on a bed. All you see is feet and legs

How to Sleep Train Your Baby Responsibly. Tips for doing cry it out in a way that best helps your baby. Sleep training tips. My friend, Maureen Monfore, recently emailed me …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO, context 53 Comments

Poll Results: What was/is baby’s approximate optimal waketime length for 8-9 months? (includes feeding time)

March 29, 2019January 20, 2009 by valplowman

Results: 60-75 minutes: 1 votes (1%) 75-90 minutes: 10 votes (7%) 1.5-1.75 hours: 9 votes (6%) 1.75-2 hours: 21 votes (15%) 2-2.25 hours: 31 votes (22%) 2.25-2.5 hours: 18 votes …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags optimal waketime, poll results 2 Comments

The Happiest Baby on the Block: Causes of Colic

March 10, 2021January 15, 2009 by valplowman
Mom with fussy baby

The Happiest Baby on the Block: Causes of Colic. The causes of colic as outlined in The Happiest Baby on the Blog by Harvey Karp. Chapters four and five of …

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The Very Best Bath Toys for Babies and Kids

July 16, 2019January 12, 2009 by valplowman
Baby in bath tub

The best toys for baby, toddlers, preschoolers, and children. The Very Best Bath Toys for Babies and Kids. These toys will make bath time fun! I have done a Baby Stuff …

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Categories Toys Tags bathtime, Best Toys 13 Comments

Poll Results: What was/is baby’s approximate optimal waketime length for 7-8 months? (includes feeding time)

March 29, 2019January 9, 2009 by valplowman

Results: 60-75 minutes: 4 votes (3%) 75-90 minutes: 9 votes (6%) 1.5-1.75 hours: 15 votes (9%) 1.75-2 hours: 33 votes (21%) 2-2.25 hours: 49 votes (30%) 2.25-2.5 hours: 23 votes …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags optimal waketime, poll results 6 Comments
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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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