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McKenna Toddler Summary: 33 Months Old

January 10, 2022January 10, 2012 by valplowman

A full summary of life for this 33 month old. Find out what daily life was like and find a 33 month old toddler sample schedule to follow. McKenna is …

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Categories Potty Training, Toddler Tags toddler summary 9 Comments

9 Hobbies a Mom Can Do At Home

January 3, 2022January 6, 2012 by valplowman
9 Hobbies a Mom Can Do At Home

While it isn’t always easy to do hobbies as a mom, it is valuable. Here are 9 ideas for hobbies you can do at home as a mom. When you …

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Categories Motherhood 3 Comments

Tips for Making and Achieving Goals

January 3, 2022January 3, 2012 by valplowman
Setting goals

Have success with your goal-setting this year! Find out how to overcome failure and reach your goals that you want to set. It is that time of year again! The …

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Categories Parenting Tags goals 4 Comments

How I Do It Series: What I Learned From You!

December 10, 2021December 16, 2011 by valplowman
Valerie Plowman - Babywise Mom

Everything I learned from readers during my “How I Do It” series of posts! There are a lot of great tips given by readers. Through this series, many of you …

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Categories Parenting Tags how I do it 2 Comments

Benefits of Using a Chore Wheel (Free Printable!)

December 6, 2021December 13, 2011 by valplowman

A chore wheel is a great way to organize chores for your kids and family. Find out how to use one and get a free printable! This is my latest …

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Categories Chores Tags printables 4 Comments

Teach Kids “Why” (no “because I said so”)

November 23, 2021December 5, 2011 by valplowman
Discipline Tip: Teach "Why"

The reason parents should not say “Because I said so” but should rather explain the “why” behind rules they give their kids. I think a right of passage for life …

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Categories Childwise, Moral Training, Parenting 4 Comments

What I Wish I’d Known with My First Baby

November 15, 2021November 16, 2011 by valplowman
Mom and newborn

Great tips for first-time moms with their first baby. Find out how to enjoy your baby and live in the moment with your newborn. by Rachel from My Baby Sleep Guide …

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Categories Motherhood Tags Guest Post, word to the weary 10 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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