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How I Do Hobbies as a Busy Mom of 3 Kids

October 25, 2021October 28, 2011 by valplowman
Mom holding a book up in each hand with piles of books beside her.

Find out how you can fit in personal hobbies as a busy mom with young children. Get actionable tips from a mom of three! I think one of the hardest …

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Categories Motherhood, Parenting Tags how I do it, talents 9 Comments

Chores for Kids Provide More than Just Economic Value

October 25, 2021October 27, 2011 by valplowman
Child vacuuming the floor

There are a lot of economic value lessons children learn from working, but it isn’t just that! Find out here. Work, work, work. A lot of our efforts as a …

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Categories Chores Tags Parenting breakthrough, work ethic Leave a comment

Help a Reader Out: Potty Training at Night

May 11, 2022October 26, 2011 by valplowman

Stephanie said… My daughter is now a little over 3 1/2 and has been potty trained during the day since last summer. We officially did away with the diaper at night …

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Categories Potty Training Tags help a reader out 7 Comments

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

October 11, 2021October 14, 2011 by valplowman
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October 15 is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day each year. Light a candle at 7 PM to remember those we have lost. In all 50 states in the US, …

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Categories Infant Loss Tags miscarriage, stillbirth 2 Comments

How I Do Household Chores with 3 Young Kids

October 1, 2021October 7, 2011 by valplowman
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Find out how you can fit in daily household chores as a busy mom with young children. Get actionable tips from a mom of three! I do my best to …

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How I Do It: Get My Children Ready Each Day

September 23, 2021September 30, 2011 by valplowman
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Find out how to easily get kids ready each day as a busy mom with young children. Get actionable tips from a mom of three! Before my children were in …

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Categories Parenting Tags how I do it 9 Comments

How I Do It: Get Myself Ready

September 23, 2021September 23, 2011 by valplowman
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Find out how you can fit in getting ready each day as a busy mom with young children. Get actionable tips from a mom of three! I get fully ready …

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Categories Parenting Tags how I do it 24 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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

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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