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Month: August 2017

You Don’t Have to Like It, But You Do Have to Eat It

August 31, 2020August 31, 2017 by valplowman
Helpful phrase to get picky eaters to eat

I love my little phrases I use over and over again in my parenting journey. When I die and my children all sit around reminiscing about me, I am sure …

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Categories Discipline Phrases, Eat Tags picky eaters Leave a comment

KEEPING A СLЕАN HОUЅЕ WITH A NЕW BABY

August 31, 2020August 29, 2017 by valplowman
How to keep your house clean when you have a newborn

by Margaret Latham Hаvіng a nеw bаbу means mоѕt (if not аll) уоur time аnd аttеntіоn goes tо hіm/hеr. Thuѕ, your hоuѕе mау fall іntо a ѕtаtе of mild dіѕаrrау. …

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Kaitlyn Summary: 10.25 Years Old

November 17, 2022August 22, 2017 by valplowman
10 year old preteen girl information

This is a summary for Kaitlyn from 10 years to 10.25 years old. Kaitlyn is an easy child. She was an angel baby and so far has continued to be …

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How To Easily Get Your Child To Do What You Say

August 31, 2020August 21, 2017 by valplowman
How To Easily Get Your Child To Do What You Say

On our recent trip to New York City as a family (follow me on Instagram for the pics and details), we did a lot of walking. Lots and lots. As …

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27 Books Worth Owning From Board to Chapter Books

January 23, 2025August 17, 2017 by valplowman
Baby reading a book

Find books that are worth your money and book space. Get board books for baby, picture books for littles, and chapter books for older kids.  I love to read. I …

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Moana Birthday Party Ideas

April 28, 2025August 16, 2017 by valplowman
Moana Birthday Party Ideas

Brinley recently had her first birthday party with friends. She wanted to play in the backyard with water. She also loves Moana, so a Moana birthday party was the perfect …

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McKenna Summary: 8.25 Years Old

November 18, 2020August 15, 2017 by valplowman
McKenna Summary: 8.25 Years Old

This is a summary for McKenna from 8-8.25 years old. EATING Eating is the same as always. McKenna eats well.  SLEEPING Sleep is good. She still needs 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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