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Find tons of parenting tips here. Get info on Pregnancy, Chores, Potty Training, Parenting Siblings, Love Languages, Birth Order, More Than Making it Through the Day, Motherhood, Book Lists, Technology Tips, Education, Parent/Child Dates, Hair Tips, Gifted Children, Working Moms, and Parenting Book Reviews.

Babywise Tips for Newborn Twins

September 28, 2020June 9, 2016 by valplowman

  by Kim Cartwright   I can still remember the moment the moment my doctor told me we were having twins. I’m fairly certain my first response was to tell …

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Overcoming the Challenges of Adding Baby to the Family

September 28, 2020June 8, 2016 by valplowman

Having a child changed my life. The first night Brayden was born, I was in awe. I was so in awe that I literally did not sleep all night long. …

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Categories Pregnancy, Siblings Tags newborns Leave a comment

*Shrug* You’re Pregnant!

January 30, 2019June 6, 2016 by valplowman

You do not have to live in pain or discomfort just because you are pregnant. There are things you can do to make yourself more comfortable. Try to imagine, if …

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How To Help Your Spouse Succeed as a Dad in a Non-nagging Way

December 3, 2024May 26, 2016 by valplowman
Dad holding his son up and both are laughting

How to help your spouse succeed as a father without nagging. Nagging can make it all worse, so here are tips for encouraging positively! For years, the stereotype of the …

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Great Picture Books for Boys

October 12, 2022May 19, 2016 by valplowman
great picture books for boys

If you try to look up a list of ideas of picture books for boys, you will probably have a hard time finding success. We are kind of a little …

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Categories Book Lists, Boys, Child, Preschooler, Toddler Tags book recommendation, children's books 2 Comments

5 Ways to Stay Motivated as a Mother

October 5, 2020May 18, 2016 by valplowman

I have a couple of promises for you, and they are seemingly contradictory. Promise number one, those young years with children are hard. I haven’t yet entered into the teenage …

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Habits of a Successful Stay at Home Mom

October 5, 2020May 12, 2016 by valplowman

by Carrie Wiley I think there are a lot of definitions of “success” out there, so why don’t I start off giving you mine? For me, a successful day means one …

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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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

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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