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Month: September 2016

Recognizing Various Areas of Giftedness

May 1, 2019September 29, 2016 by valplowman

  It can be hard for a parent to declare his/her own child “gifted.” We all think our child is basically the most amazing human to grace the Earth, correct? …

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Baby Monitors {Plus a Giveaway!}

May 4, 2019September 28, 2016 by valplowman

  “This giveaway is a partnership with Nakturnal, with a prize of a gift certificate” When Brayden was a baby, we lived in a small space with no bedrooms. When …

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Categories Product Reviews, Safety Tags giveaway 25 Comments

Brayden Preteen Summary {11-11.25 Years Old}

August 13, 2020September 20, 2016 by valplowman

This is a summary for Brayden for the first 3 months as an 11 year old.  EATING Eating is great and normal. Food intakes have been normal. One interesting thing …

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Portland, Oregon Travel Tips

January 25, 2024September 15, 2016 by valplowman
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When I posted pictures of our trip to Portland, Oregon to Instagram, I got several comments from people talking about how much they love Portland. The city of Portland was …

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Why a Guinea Pig Makes a Good Family Pet

April 15, 2022September 14, 2016 by valplowman

“Hi Mom,” came the timid voice on the phone. “I was wondering if I could get a guinea pig.” Here it was. Kaitlyn was out with my mom for a …

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Categories Pets Tags printables 1 Comment

Brinley Preschooler Summary {4 Years and 1 Month}

May 1, 2019September 13, 2016 by valplowman

This is a summary for Brinley in her first month as a four year old.   SLEEP  Sleep was so great. She has been going to sleep so cheerfully ever …

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The BabyWise Mom Ultimate Nursery Checklist

May 6, 2024September 12, 2016 by valplowman

These items are all great for your newborn to have. This is a list of things you will need without over-purchasing things you don’t need. Babies cost a lot of …

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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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