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Various and miscellaneous posts found on Chronicles of a Babywise Mom (babywisemom.com).

My Most Influential Teacher

May 20, 2024May 5, 2014 by valplowman
Stack of books with an apple on top

Teachers have an amazing impact on their students and can really change the trajectory of your life. Teachers are amazing! The first week of May is traditionally “Teacher Appreciation Week” …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags public school Leave a comment

Benefits of Babywise in Older Children

October 7, 2022March 11, 2014 by valplowman
child reading a book

Benefits of Babywise in Older Children. You can see the positive benefits of following On Becoming Babywise in your children as they get older. I am really happy to be …

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Categories Babywise, Babywise Benefits Tags BFBN 11 Comments

Poll Results: Evolving Approaches to Babywise

October 7, 2022February 19, 2014 by valplowman

  Here are the results to the Evolving Approaches to Babywise poll. This poll was requested by Facebook readers. You can see my own story here: Evolution of Babywise at our …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags babywise info, poll results 1 Comment

Goal Tips: How to Be Successful

January 29, 2024January 6, 2014 by valplowman
An open notebook with the word Goals written arcoss the top of the page and numbers listed.

Get tips on how to set goals and be successful in meeting them. You have to do more than just set a goal. I sat down all ready to write …

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Various Reader Questions/Requests Part II

August 25, 2018December 26, 2013 by valplowman

  MOTHERHOOD QUESTIONS susie said… I know this may sound selfish, but did you ever feel for your child’s first 2 years staying home all day was best for your …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags milestones, reader questions, separation anxiety Leave a comment

My Favorite Things 2013

November 21, 2013 by valplowman

These are a few of my favorite finds I have found this year. I am always sharing about kid stuff and sometimes we need our own ideas! These are products …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags my favorites 4 Comments

Operation Smile {Let’s Give Back!}

September 22, 2023October 18, 2013 by valplowman
Baby with a cleft pallet

I am surprised by how insecure children get about their smiles when they start losing teeth and get those big adult teeth in. If a child gets insecure by that, …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags giveback Leave a comment
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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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • The Basics of a Dreamfeed

    The Basics of a Dreamfeed

  • Why an Eat/Wake/Sleep Cycle Works to Get Baby Sleeping

    Why an Eat/Wake/Sleep Cycle Works to Get Baby Sleeping

  • Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

    Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

  • How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

    How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

  • Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

    Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

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