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Month: December 2013

The Christmas Spirit: Make It Priority

May 21, 2019December 11, 2013 by valplowman

How to make the Christmas Spirit a priority. Tips to organize life so you can enjoy the Christmas spirit during December and get away from hustle and bustle.      …

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Brayden Preteen Summary: 8.5 Years Old

April 15, 2021December 10, 2013 by valplowman

this is my husband and Brayden on Halloween This is a summary for Brayden from 8.25 to 8.5 years old. EATING The big story in eating these days is purely …

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Categories Preteen Tags Preteen Summary 2 Comments

Postpartum Real Life

May 21, 2019December 9, 2013 by valplowman

Did you know (and most of you reading this are parents so you do) that after you have a baby, your life is different forever? I think a lot of …

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Triad Communication {Getting Kids to Talk}

May 7, 2019December 5, 2013 by valplowman

The talking ways of children is such a roller coaster ride. First, you can’t wait for that first little word. You are waiting in line just excited about that ride …

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Categories Boys, Parenting, Preteen Tags communication Leave a comment

McKenna Preschooler Summary

May 21, 2019December 4, 2013 by valplowman

  This is a summary for McKenna between the ages of 4 years 7 months and 4 years 8 months of age.   EATING Things are good and normal.   …

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Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 15.5 Months Old

June 22, 2021December 3, 2013 by valplowman

This is a summary for Brinley from 15-15.5 months old. EATING Eating is the same. You might remember in the past we have had issue of her throwing food on …

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Categories Pretoddler Tags pre-toddler summary, time change 6 Comments

Quotable Mondays: Sacrifice and Investment

May 21, 2019December 2, 2013 by valplowman

  Today’s quote is: “You will come to know that what appears today to be a sacrifice will prove instead to be the greatest investment that you will ever make.” …

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Categories Parenting Tags quotable Mondays, word to the weary 5 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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