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McKenna Newborn Summary: Week Three

November 14, 2022April 21, 2009 by valplowman
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Newborn sleep schedule for a two week old. Babywise newborn schedule help. 2 week old newborn routine for On Becoming Babywise. Newborn time is really flying by for me. I …

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Categories Baby, Bottle Feeding Tags newborn summary 35 Comments

Common Parenting Mistakes that Cause Sleep Problems

June 22, 2021April 16, 2009 by valplowman
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Common mistakes parents make that cause issues with their kids. Check this post to see if you are doing something that is causing sleep or behavior issues. When you are …

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Categories Parenting, Sleep Tags problem solving 5 Comments

McKenna Newborn Summary: Week Two

November 14, 2022April 13, 2009 by valplowman
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Baby schedule for newborns. Babywise newborn schedule and routine for the second week of life. Read all about this baby’s second week.  Week two has continued on smoothly with little …

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Categories Baby, Sample Schedules Tags newborn summary, waketime activities 31 Comments

Baby Whisperer: P.C. Parent

January 7, 2021April 9, 2009 by valplowman
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How to be a patient and conscientious parent and how these skills will help you in your parenting journey. Read for great parenting tips.  A P.C. parent is one who …

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Categories Parenting Tags Baby Whisperer, patience, personality, perspective Leave a comment

McKenna Newborn Summary: Week One

November 20, 2020April 7, 2009 by valplowman
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Baby schedule for newborns. Babywise newborn schedule and routine for the first week of life. Read all about this baby’s first week.  I thought it would be interesting, and hopefully …

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Categories Baby, Sample Schedules Tags burping, gas, newborn summary, newborns, nursing, waketime activities 55 Comments

Considerations for Correction

May 26, 2021April 6, 2009 by valplowman
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Things to consider when you are correcting your little one. Discipline tips for toddlers, preschoolers, and children. Think before you act. On Becoming Babywise II lists four considerations you should …

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Categories Discipline Tags Babywise II, context 8 Comments

Benefits of Structure and Routine

April 1, 2019April 3, 2009 by valplowman
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The many benefits of having structure and routine in your days with your children. Read all about the benefits and get tips on structuring your day.  Children really thrive on …

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Categories Babywise Benefits, Discipline, Schedules Tags routine, schedule benefits 14 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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