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Month: October 2016

15 Must-Own Picture Books

October 17, 2022October 31, 2016 by valplowman
15 Must-Own Picture Books

Some books are just timeless. Must-own, beloved by all. The sad truth is we run out of space in our homes. I am out of space for books at my …

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Categories Book Lists, Child, Preschooler Tags children's books 1 Comment

Onion Slicer {Friday Finds}

September 21, 2020October 28, 2016 by valplowman

Kitchen space is limited. I get it. There is a do-dad and special kitchen gadget for just about every fruit, vegetable, and cracker out there. When I walk around a …

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How to Establish Safe Media Standards For Your Family

May 11, 2022October 26, 2016 by valplowman

As I sat listening to the older, seasoned women in the room talk, I came to the horrifying realization that we were alone. My generation of parents were the pioneers …

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Kaitlyn Preteen Summary {9.5 Years Old}

February 24, 2022October 25, 2016 by valplowman

This is a summary for Kaitlyn from 9.25 to 9.5 years old. EATING Eating is good. Kaitlyn has always had texture issues and certain aversions to foods that stem back …

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Fall Break 2016

October 20, 2016 by valplowman

I love fall! What a great time of year. This week is Fall Break for my children, so I am taking a little break. I never leave you hanging, however, …

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Dreamfeed Poll Results

March 18, 2025October 19, 2016 by valplowman

The dreamfeed is the feeding you do in the 10-11 PM hour. You get baby, feed him/her without waking him up too much, and then put baby back down for …

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Brinley Preschooler Summary: {4 Years 2 Months}

September 21, 2020October 18, 2016 by valplowman

This is a summary for Brinley in her second month as a four year old. SLEEP Sleep was great. During this month, Brinley started preschool. Her preschool starts in morning …

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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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