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

That Time I Messed Up at Church

October 13, 2021June 22, 2010 by valplowman
3 year old Kaitlyn

Yeah. I make mistakes too. I really goofed on Sunday. I know it makes a lot of you feel really good when you hear about me messing up, so I …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags in action 5 Comments

Little Dresses For Africa {Let’s Giveaway!}

May 22, 2010 by valplowman

A few weeks ago, a woman at my church announced she wanted us to make little pillowcase dresses to send to Africa. I sew, so that week I took an …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags giveaway, giveback 10 Comments

Poll Results: What Book Topic Would You Like To See From Me?

May 19, 2010 by valplowman

Results: CIO Bootcamp: 53 votes (11%) Surviving Newborn Months: 112 votes (24%) More Than Making It Through The Day: Birth-5 Years: 164 votes (35%) Siblings: 15 votes (3%) Discipline 101: …

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Poll Results: How old was your child when you first enrolled him/her in a team sport?

May 5, 2010 by valplowman

1-2 years old: 4 votes (4%) 2-3 years old: 11 votes (12%) 3-4 years old: 29 votes (32%) 4-5 years old: 24 votes (26%) 5-6 years old: 12 votes (13%) 6-7 …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags poll results, sports 2 Comments

Product Review: Bedtime For Mommy {Giveaway}

September 23, 2021April 24, 2010 by valplowman

Item: Children’s Book: Bedtime For Mommy Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal Illustrator: LeUyen Pham Website: BedtimeForMommy.com I was given a free copy of this book so I could review it for …

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Categories Product Reviews Tags book recommendation, giveaway 101 Comments

Product Review: Heavenly Bean Bags {Giveaway}

September 23, 2021April 10, 2010 by valplowman
Heavenly bean bags

This post is written in partnership with Heavenly Bean Bags. All opinions are my own.    Item: Bean Bags Company: Heavenly Bean Bags Website: HeavenlyBeanBags.comContact: Valerie (not me) What child …

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Categories Product Reviews Tags giveaway 139 Comments

No Regrets in Parenting Journey

September 1, 2021March 15, 2010 by valplowman

The other night, I went to a parent meeting for children who will be entering Kindergarten next school year (I know! Crazy!). As I sat there listening to the things …

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Categories Babywise Benefits, Parenting Tags word to the weary 9 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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

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    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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