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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.

Are Innocent Naked Pictures of Children Online Okay?

May 4, 2019August 7, 2014 by valplowman

Photos that have been removed from social media sites as being inappropriate–image source   Last month, I saw a piece on the Today show talking about #stopcensoringmotherhood. You can watch …

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Categories Technology 4 Comments

Working in Your Appointments (Dr., Dentist, hair…)

July 22, 2019August 5, 2014 by valplowman

Perhaps one of the hardest things about being a mom is figuring out when to work in your appointments. As moms, we have appointments to go to the doctor, dentist, …

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Categories Motherhood, Parenting Tags doctor visits, SAHM Leave a comment

The Journey IS the Destination

June 24, 2024June 25, 2014 by valplowman
family walking down the train tracks

Find joy in the journey of parenting your kids. The journey is the WHOLE point. There is no end point to parenting. There I was, watching The Voice. I was …

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Categories Parenting Tags perspective, word to the weary 1 Comment

When Bribery Works as a Parenting Tool

June 28, 2024June 12, 2014 by valplowman
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3 times bribery actually makes sense to use on your kids. You don’t want to ALWAYS bribe your kids, but there are some times you want to. Today, Emily and …

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Deodorant and Children: When to expect body odor

May 27, 2024May 29, 2014 by valplowman
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Find out when to expect body odor in your kids. You will also find a list of good deodorants for young children to use. One of my most distinct memories …

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Categories Parenting, Preteen Tags deodorant 2 Comments

Accepting Your Child “As Is”

May 27, 2024May 21, 2014 by valplowman
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We need to accept our children for who they are and not try to force them to be something they are not. When you buy something off of Craig’s List …

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A real mom’s experience with postpartum depression

May 27, 2024May 13, 2014 by valplowman
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Postpartum depression is a hard thing for moms to deal with. Read this real mom’s story and experiences and advice. I am excited for this guest post today. This is …

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Categories Motherhood Tags depression, postpartum 2 Comments
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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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    The Basics of a Dreamfeed

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    Why an Eat/Wake/Sleep Cycle Works to Get Baby Sleeping

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    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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