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Sweet Moments Nursing Collection: Chic, Comfortable, and Perfect for Every Occasion

February 17, 2025 by valplowman
3 different nursing dresses from Shop the Mint

You can look cute in your clothes even when you are nursing a baby! See this beautiful collection of dresses to wear when breastfeeding your baby. by Shop the Mint …

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Categories Breastfeeding, Motherhood Tags Guest Post, nursing Leave a comment

Sea World San Diego Tips for Families

March 20, 2025February 12, 2025 by valplowman
The five of us at Sea World San Diego

Tips for traveling to Sea World in California with your kiddos and family. This is a fun place to play with children and watch amazing sea life! Our first big …

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Categories Traveling Tags Sea World, Southern California, vacations 1 Comment

15 Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Picture Books for Kids

February 5, 2026February 10, 2025 by valplowman

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day picture books for your little ones? Check out our list of 15 heartwarming stories about love, friendship, and kindness, perfect for celebrating the holiday …

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Categories Book Lists, Holidays Tags children's books, Valentines Leave a comment

Sleep Training According to Babywise (Baby Wise)

July 7, 2025February 5, 2025 by valplowman
Baby yawning in bed next to a teddy bear

Babywise sleep training. Babywise sleep method and how to sleep train according to Babywise Sleep Solutions (formerly On Becoming Babywise). What does Babywise really say about sleep training? What does …

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Categories Babywise, Sleep Training Tags babywise info, CIO, myths, Top 26 Comments

Kaitlyn Teen Summary: 17.75 Years Old

April 23, 2025February 3, 2025 by valplowman
Kaitlyn standing in front of a grand piano

17.75 year old teen girl information and helps. See all about her daily life as a teen girl and get the teen schedule. Talking about college thoughts and senior year activities. …

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What to Do When Baby’s Awake Time Is Before Feedings

August 5, 2025January 29, 2025 by valplowman
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Sometimes baby wakes up before feeding time. What do you do in this case? Do you feed right away to keep the eat/wake/sleep pattern, or do you wait to keep …

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How to Combat Winter Blues for Kids and Parents

April 30, 2026January 27, 2025 by valplowman
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Get 14 ideas for how to combat the winter blues. Thrive rather than survive during the long, cold winter months. Winter can be a magical time of year, filled with …

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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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