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Month: May 2013

Brayden Child Summary: 8 Years Old!

May 15, 2023May 30, 2013 by valplowman
8 year old Brayden

8 year old life and daily schedule. Learn about this child’s daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with eight year olds. Learn about tips for bedtimes …

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Categories Child Tags child summary, emotions 11 Comments

You Are a Good Parent – Keep Calm

May 15, 2023May 29, 2013 by valplowman
Keep Calm you are a Good Mom

Do not freak out when you make a mistake. You are a good parent and doing your best. Your best is good enough! With this being a parenting blog, my …

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Categories Parenting Tags word to the weary 5 Comments

Brinley Baby Summary {41 Weeks Old}

May 15, 2023May 28, 2013 by valplowman
Brinley sitting on the grass

41 week old baby schedule and routine! 9 month old schedule. Baby schedule for baby’s 41st week. Baby schedule and routine for the fourty-first week of life. 41 week old …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary 3 Comments

Book Review: Raising Cain

May 15, 2023May 24, 2013 by valplowman
Raising Cain book review

Review of the book Raising Cain by Kindlon and Thompson. Is the book worth reading and does it help you with raising boys? Brayden can be hard to get to …

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Categories Boys, Parenting Book Reviews Tags book recommendation 3 Comments

Simple Life {Musical Musings}

May 21, 2019May 23, 2013 by valplowman

Music is a huge part of my life. Really huge. I like most genres of music and really love the impact a good song can have on me. I think …

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Categories Motherhood Tags musical musings 2 Comments

Brinley Summary: 40 Weeks Old {9 Months Old}

May 15, 2023May 21, 2013 by valplowman

40 week old baby schedule and routine! 9 month old schedule. Baby schedule for baby’s 40th week. Baby schedule and routine for the fourtieth week of life. 40 week old …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary 7 Comments

Tips for Keeping Kids Busy During Summer

May 8, 2023May 20, 2013 by valplowman
Child outside during the summer

Get ideas for keeping kids busy during the summer months. Fun activities to do at home and away from home. Summer is coming! Summer break is great. You no longer …

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Categories Siblings, Summer 7 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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