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Month: July 2013

Babywise is HELPING me reach my breastfeeding goals!

October 7, 2022July 15, 2013 by valplowman

I am the proud (albeit sometimes exhausted) mommy of three very little boys. At the time of this writing, my oldest is 40 months (3.5ish), my middle is 21 months, …

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Perseverance Pays Off

October 7, 2022July 15, 2013 by valplowman

I’m a mother of 3 children – Zoe (age 3), Rocky (18 months) and Lucy (3 weeks) and have successfully done Babywise with all! I think the hardest part of …

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Why We are Raising our Son Babywise

October 7, 2022July 15, 2013 by valplowman

  When it comes to having children, my husband and I believe that “winging it” is just not wise. We like to be as intentional and proactive as we can …

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Babywise Success Stories Week–Social Media Blast!

October 7, 2022July 15, 2013 by valplowman

It is Babywise Success Stories Week! Time to share our success with the world! My goal with doing this week is for us moms to openly share what we love …

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5 Tips for Using Family as Babysitters

June 17, 2023July 9, 2013 by valplowman
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What to do to make having family as babysitters successful. Know what to do, what you shouldn’t do, and what you can reasonably expect. We are fortunate enough that most …

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Surviving Series Index

July 3, 2013 by valplowman

Surviving 45 Minute Naps Surviving Allergies Surviving a Cold Surviving Colic Surviving Bad Weather {With Kids} Surviving Bed Rest Surviving Diaper Rash Surviving Dropping Naps Surviving an Ear Infection Surviving …

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Summer Index

July 1, 2021July 3, 2013 by valplowman

5 Reasons To Do Summer Camps (and 3 Reasons Not To) 6 Great Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summer 6 Ways to Add in Extra Chores For Your Children This …

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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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