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Month: March 2012

7 Things Having Pets Taught Me About Parenting

March 14, 2022March 20, 2012 by valplowman
child with cat

Pets are more than just fun for kids. They actually teach a lot of valuable lessons, including how to be a great parent someday. When I was growing up, I …

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Categories Pets 2 Comments

Babywise Tips for Working Parents

March 14, 2022March 16, 2012 by valplowman
Working mom holding baby with arms full of work bags

Get ten actionable tips for how to be successful with Babywise when you are a working mom. You can work outside the home and do Babywise! by Bethany Lynch from …

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Categories Working Moms Tags Guest Post, WAHM, WOHM 3 Comments

It’s time to take the guilt out of sleep training

March 14, 2022March 15, 2012 by valplowman
Taking the guilt out of sleep training | sleep training | #sleeptraining

Take the guilt out of sleep traning. Sleep training is not a bad thing to do for your baby. It is actually a very helpful thing to do! By Rachel …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO, Guest Post 21 Comments

Dads Are Parents Too

March 7, 2022March 14, 2012 by valplowman
Dad and his baby

A father is a parent, too. Fathers are not just spectators who sit by and observe their children growing up. They should be involved. By Hank Osborne from DaddyLife.net There is …

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Categories Fatherhood Tags Guest Post 4 Comments

Take baby steps to get first-time obedience

October 15, 2024March 13, 2012 by valplowman
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First time obedience does not happen overnight. If you are working to get your kids to listen to you, remember it comes in small steps. By Maureen Monfore, ChildwiseChat.com If …

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Categories Discipline, First Time Obedience Tags Guest Post 6 Comments

McKenna Toddler Summary: 35 Months Old

February 28, 2022March 6, 2012 by valplowman

A full summary of life for this 35 month old. Find out what daily life was like and find a 35 month old toddler sample schedule to follow. McKenna is …

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Categories Toddler Tags toddler summary 4 Comments

Mealtime Booster Seats: When to Move and Good Features

October 25, 2024March 5, 2012 by valplowman
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Find out when you should move from a high chair to a booster seat at meals and what features to consider when choosing a booster seat. “Parents will inquire as …

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Categories Mealtime, Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise Tags baby gear, highchairs, poll results 8 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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