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Month: November 2012

Surviving HARD Days of Motherhood

October 24, 2022November 12, 2012 by valplowman
mom holding baby looking over her shoulder

Many days of motherhood are HARD. They are hard no matter how many kids you have. Get some encouragement for getting through those hard days. You are not alone! Life …

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Categories Motherhood Tags family planning, word to the weary 15 Comments

Gift Organizer {Free Printable}

October 24, 2022November 8, 2012 by valplowman
Gift Organizer free printable

Get a free copy of my Gift Organizer to help you narrow down your ideas for gifts for Christmas and Birthdays! I was thinking about my How I Choose Gifts …

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Categories Gift Ideas Tags printables 1 Comment

McKenna Preschooler Summary: 3.5 Years (plus one month)

October 17, 2022November 7, 2012 by valplowman
McKenna playing in the yard

A full summary of life for this 3.5 year old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and find a 3.5 year old preschooler …

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Categories Preschooler Tags preschooler summary 2 Comments

Brinley Newborn Summary: Week 13

October 31, 2022November 6, 2012 by valplowman
Brinley newborn 12-13 weeks old dressed up for Halloween

Newborn schedule for baby’s 13th week. Baby newborn schedule and routine for the thirteenth week of life. 12 week old newborn routine. Find out what to do with a newborn …

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Categories Baby Tags newborn summary, wonder weeks 11 Comments

Storage Caddy for Organizing Nursing Supplies

October 17, 2022November 5, 2012 by valplowman

Organize your breastfeeding supplies to make this feeding time easier! You do not want to have to round up supplies AND worry about your hungry baby. I have to tell …

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Categories Breastfeeding, Organizing 5 Comments

Reading to Your Baby While Pregnant

October 17, 2022November 1, 2012 by valplowman
Pregnant woman reading

Is there any benefit to reading to your baby while in utero? If so, how strong are the benefits? Is it worth doing or a waste of time? In The …

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Categories Pregnancy, Reading Tags read aloud handbook 1 Comment
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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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