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Month: November 2015

Cutting Chocolate when Breastfeeding

October 27, 2026November 24, 2015 by valplowman
Woman holding a chocolate bar with a smile on her face

Can eating chocolate while breastfeeding make your baby fussy? Learn why some breastfeeding moms consider reducing chocolate when their babies seem unusually irritable. Explore how caffeine and theobromine may affect …

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Categories Breastfeeding Tags crying, fussiness Leave a comment

Thankful Playlist to Listen To This Year

October 24, 2025November 23, 2015 by valplowman
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Here is my list of songs to listen to when you want to focus on gratitude and being thankful! After years of thinking about it, this year I finally compiled …

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Categories Holidays Tags gratitude, music, playlist, Thanksgiving Leave a comment

Reading Aloud to Preteens

November 10, 2025November 19, 2015 by valplowman
reading aloud to a preteen

Think you’re done reading aloud? Think again! In this post, we explore how reading aloud to your pre-teen still matters—boosting vocabulary, building connection, and keeping the love of books alive …

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Categories Preteen, Reading Tags read aloud handbook 1 Comment

Good, Better, Best: Prioritizing Your Day

October 27, 2026November 18, 2015 by valplowman
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Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Learn how to use the good, better, best principle to prioritize your time, simplify your schedule, and focus on what matters most. These practical …

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Categories Extra Curricular, Schedule Tips Tags family time, time management 1 Comment

Brinley Preschooler Summary: 39 Months Old

September 10, 2026November 17, 2015 by valplowman

At 39 months old, Brinley has reached new milestones in sleep, play, and routine on the journey through the preschool years. Join us as we dive into her habits, adventures, …

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5 Helpful Snack Policies for Your Kids

April 15, 2024November 16, 2015 by valplowman
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Snacks are great for kids, but snacks can also interfere with mealtime and lead to food issues. Get 5 policies you should put in place for snack time at your …

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Independent Playtime for the School-Aged Child

October 27, 2026November 9, 2015 by valplowman
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How do you handle independent play once your child is school-age? Should it still be part of their daily routine? Get tips for how to handle this with different schooling …

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Categories Child, Play Time, Preteen Tags Child Age Range, independent playtime 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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