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Potty Training On Hold

June 19, 2019January 28, 2008 by valplowman

source After much thought and pondering, we have decided to stop potty training for now. Things seemed to be going so well! But after some thought, I realized I wasn’t …

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Categories Potty Training 3 Comments

The Babywise 4 Hour Schedule: More Thoughts

April 21, 2021January 24, 2008 by valplowman
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The Babywise 4 Hour Schedule: More Thoughts. Tips for knowing when and how to move to a four hour daily schedule. I have done a post entitled “When to Move …

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Categories Schedules Tags four hour schedule 54 Comments

The Value of Reading Aloud to Your Children

April 27, 2020January 23, 2008 by valplowman
A dad reading to his baby

The Value of Reading Aloud to Your Children. There are many benefits to reading aloud. Fit it into your routine now. Have you all heard the push to read to …

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Categories Reading 7 Comments

Potty Training: Days 6-9

June 19, 2019January 23, 2008 by valplowman

image source Day 6 Day 6 was about the same as Day 5–no accidents and went on the potty, but did wake up from his nap wet. Daddy was in …

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Babywise Myths: Go 3 hours between feedings

April 27, 2020January 22, 2008 by valplowman
tiny clock in a hand

Combating Babywise Myths: Go 3 hours between feedings no matter what. What does On Becoming Babywise say about feeding intervals? Can you feed baby early if baby is hungry? Story …

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Categories Babywise Tags hyper scheduling, myths, PDF 7 Comments

Potty Training: Days 4 and 5

June 19, 2019January 19, 2008 by valplowman

source We have seen steady and consistent improvement! I have to continually remind myself that it is a process, we are taking the long road, and that he is learning …

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Potty Training: Days 2 and 3

June 19, 2019January 17, 2008 by valplowman

source For anyone just reading this, I am doing a casual approach to potty training with my 2.5 year old boy. I would LOVE to do progressive–in and out in …

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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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