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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.

Books for Moms to Read!

February 24, 2025February 19, 2015 by valplowman
A bunch of books that moms would love to read!

Get a list of clean books for YOU to read for fun! There are a variety of genres here, so you can find something you will love! I often share …

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Categories Motherhood 2 Comments

Guilt as a Mother: Consider the Source

February 3, 2025January 28, 2015 by valplowman
Woman feeling guilty. She is wearing a yellow shirt.

If you feel like you are a failure and can never improve, this is not inspiration from the Lord. The Lord will correct you, but He will always encourage you …

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Categories Motherhood Tags word to the weary 2 Comments

This, Too, Shall Pass {Guest Post}

May 6, 2024January 15, 2015 by valplowman
Mom kissing newborn face. Newborn is crying

Life with a newborn can be really hard! It seems overwhelming and hard. But the hard days do end. by Elaine from http://www.faithfullyinfertile.com/ As a general rule, I dislike the …

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Categories Motherhood Tags adoption, BFBN, Guest Post, newborns, word to the weary 1 Comment

The Long, Hard Hours of Being a First Time Mom

October 14, 2024October 29, 2014 by valplowman
Mom holding her baby on her chest

Even if you have always dreamed of motherhood, those first weeks of being a mom are not always easy! They can be super, super hard. That doesn’t mean anything is …

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Categories Motherhood Tags first time mom, word to the weary 8 Comments

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle is the Hand that Rules the World

October 7, 2024October 13, 2014 by valplowman
Mom rocking her newborn baby

Motherhood is often a thankless job. We do not get big accolades or congratulations. Despite that, mothers have incredible power in this world. William Ross Wallace wrote a beautiful poem …

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Categories Motherhood Tags quotable Mondays 4 Comments

Working in Your Appointments (Dr., Dentist, hair…)

July 22, 2019August 5, 2014 by valplowman

Perhaps one of the hardest things about being a mom is figuring out when to work in your appointments. As moms, we have appointments to go to the doctor, dentist, …

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A real mom’s experience with postpartum depression

May 27, 2024May 13, 2014 by valplowman
Sad woman next to a crib with a baby in it

Postpartum depression is a hard thing for moms to deal with. Read this real mom’s story and experiences and advice. I am excited for this guest post today. This is …

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Categories Motherhood Tags depression, postpartum 2 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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Schedules and Sleep

  • The Basics of a Dreamfeed

    The Basics of a Dreamfeed

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    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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