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Month: February 2010

Babywise Instructs Parents to Feed Baby When Hungry

November 20, 2024February 15, 2010 by valplowman
On Becoming Babywise does not say to starve baby. It says to feed baby when hungry nearly 30 times. Babywise allows parents to feed a hungry baby and does not cause failure to thrive.

Babywise does not say to starve baby. It says to feed baby when hungry nearly 30 times. Babywise allows parents to feed a hungry baby and does not cause failure …

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Categories Babywise Tags babywise books, babywise theory, Growth spurt, On Becoming Babywise 32 Comments

Index: Newborns

July 1, 2024February 13, 2010 by valplowman

See Newborn Baby Life: Everything You Need to Know For a more comprehensive newborn index, see the Blog Index for Newborns Your Babywise Baby: First Year Overview Must-Read Posts to …

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A Simple One-Liner to Stop Whining in its Tracks

February 10, 2020February 12, 2010 by valplowman
Crying toddler with face in a pillow

Is your toddler whining? Try out this simple one-liner to get your little one to stop whining immediately and have some peace. Whining. I don’t think there is much that …

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Categories Discipline Phrases Tags whining 18 Comments

8 Factors That Influence Your Child’s Behavior

February 10, 2020February 11, 2010 by valplowman
Child scowling at the camera

The demeanor of your child isn’t simply the result of your parenting skills. There are other factors that will impact your child’s behavior. Factors that Influence Behavior In Parenting the …

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Categories Strong-Willed Tags television 8 Comments

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 45

January 5, 2021February 9, 2010 by valplowman
45 week old baby and her sister playing

Schedule and routine for a 44-45 week old baby. Get info on this 10 month old daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your day. …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary, sign language 10 Comments

Healthy Baby Sleep Elements and Developments

October 28, 2022February 4, 2010 by valplowman
Baby sleeping on mom's chest

5 important elements to be aware of to get solid baby sleep. You will also find a list of common sleep milestones and when they happen. The baby sleep book …

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Categories Sleep Tags healthy sleep habits 11 Comments

Best Educational Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers!

February 3, 2020February 3, 2010 by valplowman
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The best board games to play with your toddler or preschooler. 11 educational and fun games to play with your little one. I love playing games, so I get great …

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Categories Toys Tags Best Toys, games, learning activities, toy review 3 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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