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Signs Your Fussy Baby Might Have MSPI

June 26, 2019June 12, 2019 by valplowman
Mom holding a fussy baby

What MSPI looks like and how to find out if your fussy baby has an intolerance. MSPI journey from birth to toddler life and see how to really thrive. by …

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Categories Eat Tags fussiness, medical issues 7 Comments

Must-Follow Tip for Starting a Routine Late

October 20, 2022June 11, 2019 by valplowman
mother and baby, nose-to-nose

If you are trying to establish a predicatble schedule or routine with your baby, you MUST follow this tip to get there quickly. In The Baby Whisperer Solves All Your …

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Categories Schedule Tips Tags Baby Whisperer, consistency, hogg, routine, starting babywise late 18 Comments

Share Your Babywise Success!

October 7, 2022June 6, 2019 by valplowman
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Each summer, I dedicate an entire week on this blog to sharing your success stories. I love to hear what is working for you and other parents love to see …

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Categories Babywise Benefits Tags #BabywiseSuccess, Babywise Success Stories Week Leave a comment

My Son Can’t Handle Play Dates

June 5, 2019 by valplowman
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Tips for moms to figure out how to get out of the house when their child cannot handle play dates or social situations without a meltdown.     anonymous guest …

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Categories Parenting Tags Guest Post, language development 4 Comments

Brayden Teen Summary: 14 Years Old

May 3, 2023June 4, 2019 by valplowman
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All about a 14 year old teenage boy who used Babywise as a baby. Teen life for a boy and a typical daily schedule. School, sleeping, etc. This is a summary …

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How To Improve Reading Skills with Sustained Silent Reading

May 31, 2019 by valplowman
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No matter what level of reading your child is currently, those skills can be improved on with this super simple, daily practice. If you have read many of my posts …

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Categories Reading Tags read aloud handbook, SSR, summer setback 3 Comments

How Often Can You Really Expect a Child to Obey

November 20, 2024May 29, 2019 by valplowman
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You might feel hopeless when your child disobeys, but did you know it is NORMAL for a child to not always listen? Read proper expectations here. Chances are when you …

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Categories First Time Obedience, Toddlerwise Tags obedience 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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