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Month: September 2018

The Wonder Weeks and Sleep

October 17, 2024September 27, 2018 by valplowman
The Wonder Weeks and Sleep. The impact the wonder weeks have on baby's sleep. Sleep regressions to expect and how to quickly get baby sleeping well after a mental leap.

The Wonder Weeks and Sleep. The impact the wonder weeks have on baby’s sleep. Sleep regressions to expect and how to quickly get baby sleeping well after a mental leap. …

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Categories Sleep, Sleep Problems Tags 4 month sleep problems, wonder weeks 8 Comments

Chronic 45 Minute Naps

November 14, 2024September 26, 2018 by valplowman
Chronic 45 Minute Naps. What to do when your baby just will not take a nap longer than 45 minutes. Encouragement from a mom who has been there. 

Chronic 45 Minute Naps. What to do when your baby just will not take a nap longer than 45 minutes. Encouragement from a mom who has been there. Despite the …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems Tags 45 minute intruder, chronic short naps, poll results 78 Comments

How to Manage a Bossy Child

October 15, 2024September 25, 2018 by valplowman
Bossy Child. How to manage a bossy child. Steps to take to curb bossiness.

How to Manage a Bossy Child. How to help your child be less bossy. Social skills for bossy children and teaching bossy children how to be polite. I would consider …

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Categories Discipline Tags Child Age Range Leave a comment

Overcoming the Overwhelm of Motherhood

April 27, 2020September 24, 2018 by valplowman
How to overcome the overwhelm of motherhood. Join this great mom conference to get some training on the best, yet hardest job in the world. 

How to overcome the overwhelm of motherhood. Join this great mom conference to get some training on the best, yet hardest job in the world. As a mom, I love …

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Categories Motherhood 1 Comment

How To Curl Your Hair With a Curling Wand

April 27, 2020September 20, 2018 by valplowman
How To Curl Your Hair With a Curling Wand. A video tutorial showing you how to curl your hair using a curling wand. The results of a L'ANGE 25mm wand.

How To Curl Your Hair With a Curling Wand. A video tutorial showing you how to curl your hair using a curling wand. The results of a L’ANGE 25mm wand. …

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Categories Hair Tags tutorials 1 Comment

Parenting Hacks from Real Babywise Moms

April 27, 2020September 19, 2018 by valplowman
Parenting Hacks from Real Babywise Moms. Tips to make parenting life easier. Shopping hacks, medicine hacks, discipline hacks, childcare hacks, sharing hacks, showering and bathing hacks, chore hacks, toy hacks, organizing hacks, travel hacks, and more. 

Parenting Hacks from Real Babywise Moms. Tips to make parenting life easier. Shopping hacks, medicine hacks, discipline hacks, childcare hacks, sharing hacks, showering and bathing hacks, chore hacks, toy hacks, …

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Dentist Tips for Kids

April 27, 2020September 17, 2018 by valplowman
Dentist Tips for Kids. How to help your children have a positive experience at the dentist. Seven tips to have a successful dentist visit. 

Dentist Tips for Kids. How to help your children have a positive experience at the dentist. Seven tips to have a successful dentist visit. It can be unnerving to get …

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Categories Parenting Tags dentist tips, tips and tricks 3 Comments
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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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