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When One Child is Harder Than the Other(s)

June 17, 2024September 15, 2015 by valplowman

Get tips to help you to parent a hard child, especially when one child is significantly hard to parent than your other kids. You know the terms. “Spirited.” “Strong-willed.” “Difficult.” …

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Categories Parenting, Siblings, Strong-Willed 2 Comments

Brinley Preschooler Summary: 37 Months Old

August 27, 2026September 8, 2015 by valplowman
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Brinley’s 37-month update! 🤗 From returning naps and swim lessons to potty training drama and dance class joys, this post walks through her daily routine, favorite moments, and what life …

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Categories Potty Training, Preschooler Tags preschooler summary 1 Comment

Figuring Out What is Essential (free printable)

October 6, 2025September 4, 2015 by valplowman
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Life can feel overwhelming when everything seems urgent. This post offers a simple framework to help you prioritize what truly matters—so you can focus on the essentials and let go …

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Categories Motherhood, Organizing Tags time management Leave a comment

Only a Few Things Are Essential

October 6, 2025September 2, 2015 by valplowman
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Life is full of “good” things—but are they all necessary? This post invites you to sort through your busy schedule and focus on what truly matters. Learn how to cut …

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Categories Motherhood, Organizing Tags productivity, time management 2 Comments

Little Kids, Little Problems…

August 25, 2025August 17, 2015 by valplowman
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Little kids bring ‘little problems’ that may feel overwhelming right now—and that’s okay. Facing those naps, meltdowns, and everyday struggles isn’t weakness—it’s building your strength and resilience as a mom. …

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Categories Parenting Tags perspective, problem solving 3 Comments

Babywise is healthy for mom too!

October 7, 2022July 13, 2015 by valplowman

  My name is Tiffany, and I have four boys, ages 5, 3, 2, and 1. I’ve appreciated many things about Babywise over the last several years. In the 5 …

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Teaching Children to Care for Possessions

August 4, 2025July 1, 2015 by valplowman
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Want your kids to grow into thoughtful, responsible adults? Teaching them to care for others is a powerful first step. This post shares practical ways to build empathy, compassion, and …

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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

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    How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

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