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When Do Kids Stop Napping? And What To Do Instead

December 13, 2021 by valplowman
Preschool girl holding a stuffed animal as she sits on the bank of a creek

When Do Kids Stop Napping. How to know when your toddler or child is old enough to stop taking naps. Know when it is time to drop that afternoon nap …

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Categories Naps Tags dropping naps, rest time 10 Comments

Brayden Teen Summary: 16.5 Years Old

November 14, 2023December 8, 2021 by valplowman
16.5 year old Brayden

All about a 16.5 year old teenage boy. Teen life for a boy and a typical daily schedule and life who was raised on Babywise. This is a summary for …

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Categories Teens Tags Teen Summary 2 Comments

Sample Babywise Schedules: Three Months Old

December 2, 2024December 6, 2021 by valplowman
Baby laying on back

Sample Babywise Schedules. Babywise schedule for the fourth month. You are looking at weeks 14-18. See what schedule other Babywise babies followed. Your baby’s fourth month is her month as …

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Categories Baby, Babywise, Sample Schedules Tags Top 8 Comments

Big List of Christmas Picture Books for Kids

December 1, 2021 by valplowman
Christmas books for kids

34 Christmas picture books for kids. Find books that are funny with beloved characters as well as Christian Christmas picture books. I love having seasonal books out for my kids …

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

9 Symbols to Help You To Remember the Meaning of Christmas

November 29, 2021 by valplowman
9 Symbols to Help You To Remember the Meaning of Christmas. Christmas decorations are fun, but they help us remember the reason for the season if we pay attention.

9 Symbols to Help You To Remember the Meaning of Christmas. Christmas decorations are fun, but they help us remember the reason for the season if we pay attention. It …

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Categories Holidays Tags Christmas 4 Comments

Brinley Preteen Summary: 9.25 Years Old

February 24, 2022November 17, 2021 by valplowman
Brinley at 9 years old with her cat

Daily life and schedule for a 9.25 year old tween who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, activities she is involved in, and her daily schedule. Post ContentsEATINGSLEEPINGSCHOOLEXTRACURRICULARPUPPYFAVORITESDAILY …

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Over 60 White Elephant Gift Ideas People Will Want

November 17, 2021November 15, 2021 by valplowman
Two women exchanging gifts

Get over 60 different white elephant gift ideas. Find nice white elephant gifts, funny white elephant gifts, white elephant gifts under $10, and white elephant gifts under $20. We have …

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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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