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Month: August 2015

Little Kids, Little Problems…

August 25, 2025August 17, 2015 by valplowman
Mom holding a baby

Little kids bring ‘little problems’ that may feel overwhelming right now—and that’s okay. Facing those naps, meltdowns, and everyday struggles isn’t weakness—it’s building your strength and resilience as a mom. …

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Categories Parenting Tags perspective, problem solving 3 Comments

Summer Staycation Tip: Get a Membership

January 25, 2024August 14, 2015 by valplowman

As summer is winding down, I can’t help but reflect on the summer. We have taken a few smaller vacations out of state, but most of our activities have been …

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Categories Traveling Tags vacations 4 Comments

Doing a Weekly Check-In

August 25, 2025August 13, 2015 by valplowman
Husband and wife talking on the couch

Make your relationship stronger and more intentional—learn how to perform a weekly couple check-in, what questions to ask, and how it deepens connection beyond “How was your day?” by Stephanie …

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Categories Marriage Tags BFBN, Guest Post Leave a comment

Kaitlyn Preteen Summary {8.25 Years Old}

August 25, 2025August 11, 2015 by valplowman
Kaitlyn playing at her piano recital

8.25 year old life and daily routine. Learn about her daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with eight year olds. Learn about mean friends, favorite activities, …

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Categories Preteen Tags friends, Preteen Summary Leave a comment

Back to School Round-Up

June 10, 2024August 5, 2015 by valplowman
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Get the tips you need to prep for back to school time! Get lists of things to get, lunch ideas, homework ideas, scheduling ideas, and more! It is back to …

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Brinley Toddler Summary: 35 Months Old

August 11, 2025August 4, 2015 by valplowman
Brinley, McKenna, and me in Colorado

35 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 35 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about visiting the dentist, toddler naps, …

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Categories Toddler Tags dentist tips, toddler summary 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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