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Month: January 2024

Baby Takes Short Naps: First 5 Things to Check

May 9, 2024January 31, 2024 by valplowman

What To Do When Your Baby Is Taking Short Naps. Get the tips you need to quickly get naps for baby longer. These things are very common causes of short …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems Tags 45 minute intruder, chronic short naps, problem solving 5 Comments

McKenna Teen Summary: 14.75 Years Old

April 22, 2024January 29, 2024 by valplowman

Daily life and schedule for a 14.75 year old teen girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the teenage group. This covers 14.5 years old through 14.75 years …

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Categories Teens Tags Teen Summary Leave a comment

Babywise Sample Schedules: Seven Months Old

September 12, 2024January 24, 2024 by valplowman
7 month old baby

This post gives sample Babywise schedules for the eighth month. Sample schedules for a 7-8 month old using the Babywise method. This is the 8th month of life. Baby schedules …

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Categories Babywise, Sample Schedules 4 Comments

Fun Valentines for Your Kid’s Class Exchange

February 13, 2025January 22, 2024 by valplowman
Kids at a Valentine's Day party

Are you looking for ideas for Valentines your child can pass out on Valentine’s this year? Get over 22 ideas for your child to pass out at their class party …

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Nursing Strikes: Causes and What to Do

October 20, 2025January 17, 2024 by valplowman
6 month old Brinley laying on her back looking up at the camera.

If your baby refuses to breastfeed, you will likely be worried and stressed about your baby’s nutrition. Find out the common causes for a nursing strike so you can properly …

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Where To Go for Spring Break with Kids

December 15, 2025January 15, 2024 by valplowman
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Wondering what the best spring break destinations are for kids? Get tons of different ideas to suit any budget and any location in the United States. Spring break is a …

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Categories Traveling Tags camping, family vacation, Florida, Southern California, vacations Leave a comment

4 Month Old Changes for Your Baby

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 by valplowman
4 month old baby girl sitting in a bouncer

Understand what is happening with your 4 month old baby and what the schedule should look like. There are many shifts in your baby at this age, which contribute to …

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Categories Baby Tags 4 month sleep problems, Baby Whisperer, hogg 37 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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