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Month: March 2016

Spring Break 2016

March 28, 2016 by valplowman

image source We are enjoying spring break here this week! As I take this week off, I have listed some popular posts from the past that you can enjoy! Teaching …

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Choosing a Coach/Teacher…How to Find the Right Fit

October 12, 2020March 24, 2016 by valplowman

  I look back on it as one of my biggest parenting mistakes ever. Perhaps it is my worst mistake. At the time, I wasn’t sure what was the best …

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Brayden Preteen Summary: 10.75 Years Old

June 21, 2023March 23, 2016 by valplowman

This is a summary for Brayden from 10.5-10.75 years old. It seems ten year olds in general are pretty easy. They are usually independent and responsible for themselves. They still …

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How To Get Stuff Done as a Busy Mom

October 12, 2020March 22, 2016 by valplowman

  Reality check. Life doesn’t slow down. At least not in my experience. You think life will get simpler, but it really only ever gets harder. I think we live …

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Categories Motherhood Tags time management Leave a comment

Responding to “You’re Lucky” Comments as a Parent

December 19, 2022March 17, 2016 by valplowman

It is frustrating to be told you are “lucky” your child sleeps well when you have worked so hard to make that happen. Here is how to respond to those …

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Brinley Preschooler Summary: 43 Months Old

October 12, 2020March 15, 2016 by valplowman

This is a summary for Brinley from 42-43 months old. SLEEPING Sleeping is great! Nor troubles. EATING Eating is going well. She pretty much only eats fruits and vegetables these …

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What Age Should You Start Cry It Out?

March 18, 2024March 14, 2016 by valplowman
What Age Should You Start Cry It Out?

I have been helping parents get their babies to sleep for ten years, and I have yet to find one who enjoys certain processes of parenthood. One of those is …

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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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