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Month: January 2010

First Time Mom Reflections…Changing Diapers

August 18, 2021January 29, 2010 by valplowman
Baby getting diaper changed

It is so normal for a first time parent to have no idea when or how to change baby’s diaper. Do not feel bad if you had to be told! …

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Categories Parenting Tags diapers, first time mom 19 Comments

5 Tips to Make Potty Training a Little Easier

January 28, 2020January 28, 2010 by valplowman
Toddler being potty trained

5 tips to make potty training a little easier even though it is very challenging. These are some great potty training tips from the Baby Whisperer. I don’t mean to …

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Categories Potty Training 19 Comments

Poll Results: What was baby’s independent playtime length for ages 4-5 months old?

April 9, 2019January 27, 2010 by valplowman

RESULTS: none: 11 votes (4%) 5-10 minutes once a day: 11 votes (4%) 5-10 minutes twice a day: 44 votes (17%) 10-20 minutes once a day: 40 votes (16%) 10-20 minutes …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags independent playtime, poll results 1 Comment

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 43

December 28, 2020January 26, 2010 by valplowman
43 week old McKenna with her mom

Schedule and routine for a 42-43 week old baby. Get info on this baby’s daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your day. May I …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary, eczema 20 Comments

The Gist of Babywise: A Full Overview

May 7, 2020January 25, 2010 by valplowman
Baby sleeping

A summary of the book On Becoming Babywise. Know what the book is all about and milestones to expect with the Babywise method. What is the gist of Babywise? The …

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Categories Babywise Tags Baby wise, babywise books, babywise theory, On Becoming Babywise 18 Comments

Children Need To Feel Loved in Their Own Way

September 22, 2021January 21, 2010 by valplowman
Parents kissing kid's cheek

When it comes to showing love to your children, you need to show love in a way that is meaningful to your individual child. Learn how in this post.  Do …

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Categories Parenting Tags love, love language 3 Comments

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 42

December 28, 2020January 19, 2010 by valplowman
42 week old babywise baby with her mom

Schedule and routine for a 41-42 week old baby. Get info on this baby’s daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your day. NURSING Things …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary, eczema, teething 22 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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