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Month: February 2014

Parent vs. Friend {Guest Post}

February 26, 2024February 13, 2014 by valplowman

by Emily Parker Often in our society today the lines between parent and friend become blurred. On social media I often see “My daughter is my best friend!” While there …

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Categories Parenting Tags BFBN, Guest Post Leave a comment

Tips for Traveling with Baby/Toddler: Naps on the Go

January 25, 2024February 12, 2014 by valplowman

Bedtime routine in the hotel! Charlotte in her sleep sack, having a bottle, and reading stories with dad! Allison shared her hotel tips with us last week. This is the …

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Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary {18 Months Old}

November 20, 2023February 11, 2014 by valplowman
18 month old Brinley smiling for the camera

18 month old pretoddler schedule and routine. 18 month old schedule. Pretoddler schedule for baby’s 76-77th weeks. 76-week-old and 77-week-old pretoddler routine and daily life. Learn about sleeping tips when …

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Categories Pretoddler Tags pre-toddler summary 2 Comments

Evolution of Babywise at our House

October 7, 2022February 10, 2014 by valplowman
Four siblings on the 4th of July picture

Many parents find the way the implement Babywise evolves from child to child. Like most families, we have also evolved. I think, however, that we have evolved differently than people …

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Categories Babywise Tags babywise info 2 Comments

Tips for Baby Sleeping in Hotel Room

January 25, 2024February 6, 2014 by valplowman
Baby in a suitcase in a hotel room

Hello, fellow Babywise moms! My name is Allison and I am the mom of a 16-month-old girl named Charlotte. On the advice of a friend (and the Internet),we read Secrets …

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Categories Traveling Tags Guest Post 6 Comments

Remodeled DIY Board & Batten Entry Way

February 26, 2024February 5, 2014 by valplowman

Turn your entry way into a functional space to store shoes and hang coats for guests when they come over! This is a great small entry way space. Something my …

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Categories DIY, Home Tags remodeling 4 Comments

Let It Go–Lessons from Frozen on Perfectionism

February 26, 2024February 4, 2014 by valplowman
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How to let things go when you are a perfectionist mother. Learn to let things go and rely on others. If you are like me, you have the privilege of …

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Categories Motherhood Tags musical musings, perfectionism 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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