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Month: August 2009

A Simple Preschool From Home Weekly Schedule

August 26, 2019August 31, 2009 by valplowman
Girl holding up a painted hand

No need to stress over creating your own homeschool preschool schedule. This simple schedule is made for you and easy to do even if you have little ones. I recently …

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Categories Education, Preschooler Tags learning activities 17 Comments

Index: Logs

June 12, 2019August 30, 2009 by valplowman

BW Tips and Tricks: Keep a Log: http://babywisemom.blogspot.com/2007/12/tips-and-tricks-keep-log.html Keep a Log in the Good Times

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Learning Development Index

August 5, 2019August 30, 2009 by valplowman

All Ages A Simple Way to Teach a Love for Reading Christmas Activities for Kids Read 30 Minutes a Day Fall Learning Activities Your Kids Will Love Great Books How …

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Index: Language Development

June 12, 2019August 30, 2009 by valplowman

Tips for Developing Language Skills Great Children’s Books Helping Your Child Speak Words Language Development : http://babywisemom.blogspot.com/2008/03/language-development.html Non-BW: The Value of Reading: http://babywisemom.blogspot.com/2008/01/non-bw-value-of-reading.html Read 30 Minutes a Day Sign Language …

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Index: Independent Play

August 5, 2019August 30, 2009 by valplowman

Independent Playtime: The Ultimate Overview Benefits of Independent Play Baby Whisperer: Playing Independently Benefits of Independent Play  In Action: Love of Independent Playtime  Word to the Weary: Independent Play Implementing …

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Chronic 45 Minute Naps: One Year Later

August 26, 2019August 28, 2009 by valplowman
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Do you have a baby who always takes 45 minute long naps? Read these reflections from a mom who has been there as she looked back on a year or …

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Categories Naps Tags 45 minute intruder 28 Comments

Tips for Deciphering Your Baby’s Crying

April 10, 2025August 27, 2009 by valplowman
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These three cues can help you figure out why your baby might be crying so you can respond appropriately and help soothe your baby. When it comes to eating and …

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Categories Baby Tags Baby Whisperer, colic, crying, gas, Reflux, witching hour 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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