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The -Wise Series and Older Children/Adoption

July 27, 2020July 20, 2018 by valplowman
The -Wise Series and Older Children/Adoption. Babywise has benefits for older children and adopted children.

The -Wise Series and Older Children/Adoption. Babywise has benefits for older children and adopted children.   While Babywise is often read and implemented by parents with newborns, I think the …

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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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Should I Be Worried? Understanding Tics in Kids

March 18, 2025June 20, 2018 by valplowman
Should I Be Worried? Understanding Tics in Kids. Know what to do about tics and what not to do about tics and discern if your child might have Tourette Syndrome.

Should I Be Worried? Understanding Tics in Kids. Know what to do about tics and what not to do about tics and discern if your child might have Tourette Syndrome. …

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10 Uses For a Timer That Will Make Parenting Easier

October 17, 2022June 18, 2018 by valplowman
Uses For a Timer That Will Make Parenting Easier. Tips for making discipline, chores, reading, and technology tracking easier.

Uses For a Timer That Will Make Parenting Easier. Tips for making discipline, chores, reading, and technology tracking easier. A highly underutilized tool in parenting is the simple timer. The …

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Technology Index

December 1, 2022May 28, 2018 by valplowman

 

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Why You Should Let Your Child Be Bored This Summer

April 29, 2021May 21, 2018 by valplowman
The benefits of boredom for children and why you should let your child be bored. Why being bored is good for your child.

The benefits of boredom for children and why you should let your child be bored. Why being bored is good for your child. Our children are growing up in a …

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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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    How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

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