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Relating to Moms Who Parent Differently Than You

September 21, 2020November 28, 2016 by valplowman
relating to other moms who parent differently then you text overlaying three moms talking together

You know those awkward moments. Those times when another mom is trying to find common ground with you by bringing up a common frustration among mothers, but the ground is …

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Categories Motherhood Tags friends, Managing Series Leave a comment

9 Things to Know About Having Older Children

September 21, 2020November 21, 2016 by valplowman
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  Do you ever sit back and daydream about life with older children? How life will be so much easier then? Do you look at that grass on that side …

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Five Tips for Getting Twins on a Schedule

October 5, 2026October 13, 2016 by valplowman
twins wearing light blue sleepingExpecting twins? 💛 My guest twin mom shares five tips for getting two babies on the same schedule, from feeding and sleeping them together to knowing where you're headed next.

Expecting twins? My guest twin mom shares five tips for getting two babies on the same schedule, from feeding and sleeping them together to knowing where you’re headed next. If …

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Trust Your Momstincts

October 5, 2026October 12, 2016 by valplowman
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Your gut knows your baby best. From a sock-hating newborn to a $140 sleep sack, I’m sharing why I trust my momstincts, and why you should too, even when someone …

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Managing Babywise with Daycare

September 28, 2026October 3, 2016 by valplowman

Can you do Babywise with daycare? Yes! Real moms share what works: choose your non-negotiables, communicate with caregivers, set a hierarchy of goals, and let go of what you can’t …

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Recognizing Various Areas of Giftedness

September 11, 2026September 29, 2016 by valplowman
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Giftedness isn’t just academic. Learn the seven recognized areas—from linguistic to interpersonal—so you can spot your child’s real strengths, understand common weaknesses, and know how to nurture both. It can …

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3 things you may not know about car seat safety

August 24, 2026September 8, 2016 by valplowman
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Car seat safety can be easy to overlook, especially as your child grows. Discover three important things parents may not know about car seat safety, from avoiding unsafe extras 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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