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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.

Home Should Be A Place of Refuge

June 3, 2023June 19, 2013 by valplowman
mom and daughter having fun at home

Tips for making your home a place of refuge for your kids and for yourself also! Get ideas for making home a safe space and relaxing space. People are stressed. …

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Categories Parenting 4 Comments

Our Chores for 5-8 Year Olds

May 29, 2023June 10, 2013 by valplowman
Kids doing chores

A list of chores for 5-8 year olds. Know what is age-appropriate for your kids in this elementary school age range. Here are our ideas for what we think our …

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Categories Chores Tags Child Age Range 6 Comments

You Are a Good Parent – Keep Calm

May 15, 2023May 29, 2013 by valplowman
Keep Calm you are a Good Mom

Do not freak out when you make a mistake. You are a good parent and doing your best. Your best is good enough! With this being a parenting blog, my …

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Categories Parenting Tags word to the weary 5 Comments

Book Review: Raising Cain

May 15, 2023May 24, 2013 by valplowman
Raising Cain book review

Review of the book Raising Cain by Kindlon and Thompson. Is the book worth reading and does it help you with raising boys? Brayden can be hard to get to …

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Categories Boys, Parenting Book Reviews Tags book recommendation 3 Comments

Simple Life {Musical Musings}

May 21, 2019May 23, 2013 by valplowman

Music is a huge part of my life. Really huge. I like most genres of music and really love the impact a good song can have on me. I think …

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Categories Motherhood Tags musical musings 2 Comments

8 Rules for Kids Chores at Home

May 1, 2023May 13, 2013 by valplowman
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Do you want to get your kids doing chores at home? Follow these 8 rules to set up a solid and consistent chore routine for your children. You want to …

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Categories Chores, Siblings 6 Comments

Infant Loss: Not Less Painful–Just Better At Handling It

April 17, 2023April 26, 2013 by valplowman
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Miscarriage and stillbirth loss does not get less painful, but you will get stronger at handling it. A couple of months ago, a friend of mine was speaking in church …

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Categories Infant Loss Tags death, miscarriage, stillbirth 8 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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