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Month: May 2022

8 Perfect Activities To Do in Riviera Maya Mexico

August 29, 2024May 25, 2022 by valplowman
Tulum in Mexico on the Riviera Maya

Find the perfect activities to do on your trip to the Riviera Maya Mexico area. This is the Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Akumal area. Nate and I have traveled to …

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Categories Traveling Tags family time Leave a comment

Sleep Routine Ideas to Get Your Baby Sleeping Well

June 4, 2025May 23, 2022 by valplowman
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Sleep Routine Ideas to Get Your Baby Sleeping Well. A sleep routine helps your baby know it is time for sleep. Keep sleep routines consistent each time. It is a …

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Categories Sleep Tags routine, sleep routine 58 Comments

Brinley Preteen Summary: 9.75 Years Old

August 25, 2022May 18, 2022 by valplowman
brinley playing le fou in beauty and the beast musical

Daily life and schedule for a 9.75-year-old tween who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, activities she is involved in, and her daily routine. This is a summary …

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4 Common False Assumptions About Gifted Children

August 18, 2022May 16, 2022 by valplowman
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There are many false assumptions about what gifted children are like and what support they do or do not need. Find four common ones here. When it comes to any …

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How to Protect Your Child From Internet Grooming

May 11, 2022 by valplowman
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We cover everything you need to know about protecting your child from internet grooming and online predators. Guest Post As social media, online games, and instant messaging become more commonplace …

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Potty Training at Night: How to Have Success!

May 9, 2022 by valplowman
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Find out why some kids struggle with bedwetting and what is normal. Learn the signs of readiness and how to do nighttime potty training. Potty training is simultaneously one of …

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How To Calculate Baby’s Age

January 1, 2025May 4, 2022 by valplowman
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How To Calculate Baby’s Age. How to know how many weeks translate to the number of months old a baby is and if you count from due date or birth …

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Categories Baby Tags babywise milestones, tips and tricks, Top 4 Comments
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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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