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Exercise and Weight Loss for Moms

November 13, 2023December 19, 2013 by valplowman
Mom exercising with baby

9 tips for moms to exercise and lose some weight. It is a lot of work but you can do it! New Years is approaching! And with New Years often …

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Categories Parenting Tags BFBN, exercise 2 Comments

Talking About Adoption with Your Adopted Child

November 6, 2023December 12, 2013 by valplowman
picture of 3 cutout people and a judge mallet to signify adoption

5 tips for talking about adoption with your adopted child as well as real-life application and experience. by Elaine How do you talk to an adopted child about their adoption …

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Categories Parenting Tags adoption, BFBN, Guest Post 2 Comments

Postpartum Real Life: What is it like?

November 6, 2023December 9, 2013 by valplowman

What is it really like postpartum? How does mom adjust as well as dad and other siblings? Did you know (and most of you reading this are parents so you …

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Quotable Mondays: Sacrifice and Investment

October 27, 2023December 2, 2013 by valplowman
Parenting sacrifice quote

Today’s quote is: “You will come to know that what appears today to be a sacrifice will prove instead to be the greatest investment that you will ever make.” -Gordon …

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Categories Parenting Tags quotable Mondays, word to the weary 5 Comments

Helping Babies Survive a Cold

October 23, 2023November 25, 2013 by valplowman
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How to help your kiddo survive a cold. Get mom tips and tricks for what medicine to use and other home remedies to help with colds. Cold season is upon …

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Categories Sickness Tags Colds, doTerra, essential oils, Surviving 5 Comments

Doubt Your Doubts {Quotable Mondays}

October 2, 2023October 28, 2013 by valplowman
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Helpful quote when you are questioning faith and things in life you have always held on to. What a quote! Every six months, my church (The Church of Jesus Christ …

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Postpartum Changes in Your Body to Expect

September 18, 2023October 14, 2013 by valplowman
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After you deliver your baby, you will see a lot of changes in your body. Learn what to expect and what to do. While I knew some basic facts of …

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Categories Motherhood Tags postpartum 15 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

  • 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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