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Simple Penmanship Preparation for Future Kindergartners

May 13, 2022May 14, 2012 by valplowman
Child drawing

Simple tips to prepare your child to be able to write in kindergarten! Learn about building muscles and developing fine motor skills in fun ways. Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. Writing, or …

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Categories Education, Preschooler, Preschoolwise Tags learning activities 4 Comments

Pregnancy News Flash: Pain is Not a Requirement

September 11, 2024May 11, 2012 by valplowman
pregnant mother

If you are pregnant and in pain, there are things you can do to help that pain go away! Do not suffer through. Find out what to do here. Pregnancy pain relief and tips!

Categories Parenting, Pregnancy 5 Comments

McKenna Preschooler Summary: 3 years and 1 month

May 9, 2022May 8, 2012 by valplowman
3 year old McKenna

A full summary of life for this 3 year old. Find out what daily life was like and find a 3-year-old preschooler sample schedule to follow. Post ContentsEATINGPLAYINGSLEEPINGSWIMMING LESSONSEMOTIONSJOKESTEROUR SCHEDULEGOOD …

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Categories Preschooler Tags preschooler summary 2 Comments

Controlling the Environment for Preschoolers: What is Best?

August 14, 2024May 7, 2012 by valplowman
preschoolers playing

What is the correct amount of control you should have over your preschooler’s daily life? Should a preschooler do play dates or activities? Things start to change a bit in …

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Categories Preschooler, Preschoolwise Tags sports 1 Comment

Baby Whisperer Personality Types: Spirited Baby

May 2, 2022May 3, 2012 by valplowman
upset baby

Learn about the spirited baby personality type as described by Tracy Hogg in the Baby Whisperer books. Learn what to expect from your baby. Tracy Hogg, aka the Baby Whisperer, …

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Categories Baby Tags Baby Whisperer, personality 9 Comments

Traditions for Lost Child’s Birthday

May 2, 2022May 1, 2012 by valplowman
Traditions for Lost Child's Birthday | Stillbirth | miscarriage | infant loss | #stillbirth #miscarriage

Get ideas for what to do to celebrate the birthday of your baby you lost in miscarriage or stillbirth. Yesterday (as I write this) was Braxston’s birthday. (see Baby Braxston and Miscarriage and …

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Categories Infant Loss Tags miscarriage, stillbirth 10 Comments

Understanding Personality and Temperament of Kids

April 18, 2022April 30, 2012 by valplowman
Grumpy toddler

Your child’s unique temperament will influence their personality and how she acts. Learn how to help influence and shape this. This month, we have been talking about HEP. On Becoming …

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Categories Toddlerwise Tags personality 4 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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