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Parenting

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.

Baby Stuff I Love: DVDs

April 26, 2019November 7, 2008 by valplowman

I had a request for a list of my children’s favorite shows to watch. Brayden can pretty much interest himself in anything that is on the television at this age …

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Categories Technology Tags baby stuff I love 33 Comments

Siblings Influence Younger Siblings

September 8, 2021November 5, 2008 by valplowman
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It is important to know that your children will have a huge influence on each other as they grow up–perhaps as much as you have over them. At the risk …

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Potty Training Prep

May 5, 2020November 4, 2008 by valplowman
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Potty Training Prep. When your little one is not quite ready for full potty training but wants to start working on the skill. I once joked that Kaitlyn would be …

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Categories Potty Training 10 Comments

The Birth Order Book: Why You Are the Way You Are

August 23, 2022October 8, 2008 by valplowman
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Review of the book The Birth Order Book: Why You Are the Way You Are by Kevin Leman. Is the book worth reading? What is it about? I recently finished …

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Parenting Skills: Look to Yourself First

February 25, 2021September 17, 2008 by valplowman
Parenting tip for shaping our child's disposition. Children get their behavior from us; if you do not like something your child is doing, first look within.

Parenting tip for shaping our child’s disposition. Children get their behavior from us; if you do not like something your child is doing, first look within. “If there is anything …

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Categories Discipline, Parenting 5 Comments

Four Phases of Parenting (Childwise)

November 20, 2024August 13, 2008 by valplowman
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Four Phases of Parenting (Childwise). How much control you should exert at each age of your child. When to lead, when to train, and when to be a friend. Parenting …

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How To Enjoy Motherhood More Thoroughly

May 2, 2020July 24, 2008 by valplowman
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How To Enjoy Motherhood More Thoroughly. Tips for mothers and fathers to help make motherhood more enjoyable. I did this post a while back, but I recently tweaked it a …

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Categories Motherhood, Parenting Tags word to the weary 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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