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What age should you start dentist check-ups?

September 5, 2022September 17, 2012 by valplowman
Toddler at the dentist

What age should you take your little one to the dentist for the first time? What are the reasons to start early and reasons to delay? I think the age …

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Categories Parenting Tags Babywise II, dentist tips 8 Comments

Making Time For Fun as a Parent

August 29, 2022September 12, 2012 by valplowman

This is my Dad. My Dad is one of the best people I have ever met. You know how you use your dad to measure anyone you date against? I …

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Categories Fatherhood Tags service, time management 2 Comments

Thank You to My Husband

August 8, 2022August 17, 2012 by valplowman

  I have mentioned throughout this pregnancy how incredibly helpful my husband was during the pregnancy. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank him for all he did in …

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Categories BabywiseMom, Pregnancy Tags husbands Leave a comment

Balancing Kids’ Activities as a Working Mom

July 25, 2022August 9, 2012 by valplowman
Mom driving her son who is holding a soccer ball

Are you struggling to balance home life and still give your kids a variety of opportunities and experiences as a working mom? Read for tips! By Bethany from thegracefulmom.com Valerie …

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Categories Parenting Tags BFBN, Guest Post, WAHM, WOHM Leave a comment

You Are Pregnant! Time to Cut Back on Things

July 18, 2022August 3, 2012 by valplowman
Pregnant belly

Congrats on your pregnancy! Time to cut back on what is not necessary in life. Get tips for how to evaluate what is best. You are pregnant! Congrats! Now it …

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Categories Pregnancy 4 Comments

Necessary Newborn Items

July 18, 2022August 2, 2012 by valplowman
Necessary Newborn Items. What baby layette items are actually necessary and what are just nice to have. Know which items to put on your baby registry. 

Necessary Newborn Items. What baby layette items are actually necessary and what are just nice to have. Know which items to put on your baby registry. There are so, so, …

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Categories Baby, Pregnancy Tags baby prep, baby stuff I love, newborns 7 Comments

Must-Read Posts to Prep for Baby

July 18, 2022August 1, 2012 by valplowman
Pregnant Valerie

Must-Read Posts to Prep for Baby. 33 posts to help you read while you are pregnant to prepare to welcome your new baby. My assumption is that the vast majority …

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Categories Pregnancy Tags baby prep, newborns 6 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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