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Motherhood

These posts will help you to be the best mother you can be! Motherhood can be so hard! These posts will help give you hope and encourage you that you are doing better than you think you are.

Overcoming the Mental Load of Motherhood

April 27, 2020November 6, 2018 by valplowman
Woman juggling her task list

Overcoming the Mental Load of Motherhood. An eBook to help women manage the overwhelm of motherhood and life. The mental load is a concept, but it is such a powerful …

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Don’t Be Your Child’s Scapegoat

April 27, 2020October 30, 2018 by valplowman
Mother and daughter sitting in a wheat field

Don’t Be Your Child’s Scapegoat. Tips to help your child learn to be responsible for self and stop blaming mom for mistakes. Hey mamas. I know. I know you want …

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Categories Motherhood Tags responsibility 2 Comments

Enjoy the Moment

April 27, 2020October 10, 2018 by valplowman
Enjoy the Moment you are in. Learn to love and appreciate what motherhood has for you right here and right now. Live now in the present.

Enjoy the Moment you are in. Learn to love and appreciate what motherhood has for you right here and right now. Live now in the present. I think one of …

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Categories Motherhood, Parenting Tags word to the weary 12 Comments

Perfect Planner for Busy Moms

April 27, 2020October 4, 2018 by valplowman
Spiral bound planner titled "Small and Simple" on a gray background.

The perfect planner for busy moms. A great planner for moms to reduce the mental load and stay organized. Keep track of the family’s schedule. For many years, I tried …

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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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How To Re-Fuel Mid-Air

July 27, 2020June 26, 2018 by valplowman
Tips for mothers to be able to focus on themselves and re-energize even when life is incredibly busy and crazy. Moms can get some self-care in each day without sacrificing their families with some simple steps.

Tips for mothers to be able to focus on themselves and re-energize even when life is incredibly busy and crazy. Moms can get some self-care in each day without sacrificing …

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3 REASONS IT’S OKAY TO DISLIKE BEING PREGNANT

July 27, 2020May 10, 2018 by valplowman
3 REASONS IT IS OKAY TO NOT LIKE BEING PREGNANT . Pregnancy is not always fun and it doesn't make you a bad mom to not enjoy it.

Inside: 3 REASONS IT IS OKAY TO NOT LIKE BEING PREGNANT . Pregnancy is not always fun and it doesn’t make you a bad mom to not enjoy it. I’ve often …

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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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Schedules and Sleep

  • Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

  • 8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

    8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

  • When To Stop the Dream Feed

    When To Stop the Dream Feed

  • It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

  • How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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