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If We Don’t Teach Our Children, Someone Else Will

September 14, 2020February 22, 2017 by valplowman
If we don't teach our children, someone else will

I recently read a new study discussing how to raise an honest child. The Science of Us discussed the study and what to learn from it, “The real-world takeaway, the …

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When To Keep Sick Kids Home

July 16, 2024February 13, 2017 by valplowman
When to keep sick kids home

That feeling of dread washes over you. You saw the pictures on Instagram earlier that day. The photos of her little cutie lying limp on the couch because he had …

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Categories Schooling, Sickness Tags Back to School, preschool, public school Leave a comment

The Value of Your Tribe {Guest Post}

September 14, 2020February 9, 2017 by valplowman
The value of your tribe text overlaying six women spending time together

We all remember high school. The struggle of finding friends. How much you valued those friendships. The reality is, high school never truly ends. And finding friends as a mom? …

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15 Chapter Books for Girls

October 12, 2022February 2, 2017 by valplowman
Chapter books for girls

The world is full of great books. So full it can be overwhelming knowing where to start when choosing a chpater book for your child to read. This list of …

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Rules for Balancing Screen Time

September 1, 2022January 26, 2017 by valplowman
Rules for Balancing Screen Time

Screen time can be fun. It can be helpful for mom on rough days. Screen time needs some balance, however. This post outlines four rules to help you have a …

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Categories Technology Tags BFBN, screen time, television 3 Comments

Two Things You Can Do To Avoid Yelling At Your Kids

September 14, 2020January 23, 2017 by valplowman
Two Things You Can Do To Avoid Yelling At Your Kids

Yelling just doesn’t leave you feeling happy. It might feel good to release that pressure in the moment, but that moment is always followed by immense regret. Yelling might work …

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4 Reasons You Really SHOULD Set Goals

January 6, 2025December 22, 2016 by valplowman
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Goals may seem scary because you might fail, but if you don’t set any goals, you DEFINITELY won’t make any of that progress. Here is some motivation for you to …

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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

  • 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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