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Month: April 2015

Positive Discipline Tips for Parents

March 4, 2024April 16, 2015 by valplowman
mom sitting on a wood porch talking to her son on her lap

Get the tips you need to be able to practice positive discipline with your kids. Discipline does not need to be angry or confrontational. Discipline doesn’t need to be mean, …

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Marriage: “Just Hang In There”

April 28, 2025April 15, 2015 by valplowman
married couple looking at each other

Marriage: “Just Hang In There”. Marriage advice from a couple married for 70 years. Life isn’t always easy and perfect. You often have to just hang on. Shortly before my …

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Categories Marriage Tags love 1 Comment

Brinley Toddler Summary: 32 Months Old

November 25, 2024April 14, 2015 by valplowman
32 month old Brinley getting her nails painted

32 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 32 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about toddler sleep and nap times, …

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Categories Toddler Tags toddler summary 4 Comments

Accepting and Loving Your Postpartum Body

April 14, 2025April 9, 2015 by valplowman
Mom doing exercise with her baby

Honest, heartfelt reflections on accepting your post-baby body from Emily Parker. Real talk, practical tips, and encouragement for moms navigating postpartum changes with grace and patience. A big thanks to …

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Judging the Moms Not “Properly” Dressed at School Drop-Off

April 14, 2025April 8, 2015 by valplowman
Mom dropping child off at school

One mom reflects on the social pressure to look “put together” during school drop-off and why we need to stop judging other mothers. A heartfelt defense of the many reasons …

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Categories Motherhood, Schooling 8 Comments

McKenna Child Summary: 6 Years Old

August 5, 2024April 7, 2015 by valplowman
McKenna at the ballet

Daily routine for this 6-year-old old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and a schedule to follow. Find out about 6 year old …

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My Grandpa

April 28, 2025April 6, 2015 by valplowman
My grandpa with Brayden

I must indulge for a bit. My grandfather recently passed away. I think I would be remiss if I didn’t say something about him here. So much of who I …

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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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