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adoption

Infertility, Embryo Adoption, and the Joy of Motherhood

June 23, 2021 by valplowman
Pregnant woman holding teddy bear

This post outlines the process of infertility and embryo adoption. Learn what that choice is like and how it can benefit your family. by Jessica Hayes Infertility is a very …

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The -Wise Series and Older Children/Adoption

July 27, 2020July 20, 2018 by valplowman
The -Wise Series and Older Children/Adoption. Babywise has benefits for older children and adopted children.

The -Wise Series and Older Children/Adoption. Babywise has benefits for older children and adopted children.   While Babywise is often read and implemented by parents with newborns, I think the …

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Steps to Expect in the Process of Domestic Adoption

June 23, 2021June 7, 2018 by valplowman
The Steps to Expect in the Process of Domestic Adoption. How to know if adoption is right for you and everything to expect.

The Steps to Expect in the Process of Domestic Adoption. How to know if adoption is right for you and everything to expect. Many people don’t fully understand just how …

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Babywise Bonding With Bottle & Breast

October 7, 2022July 18, 2017 by valplowman

I have 3 children and have followed babywise with all of them.   Two of my kids were adopted at birth, and the babywise method provided a great vehicle for …

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3 Easy Steps To Get Your Baby Sleeping Through The Night

October 7, 2022July 17, 2015 by valplowman

by Erica Hicks Who am I kidding, there’s no short cuts in parenting! You have to do the work, put in the time, but that is why we do it …

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Categories Babywise Benefits Tags adoption, Babywise Success Stories Week 2 Comments

This, Too, Shall Pass {Guest Post}

May 6, 2024January 15, 2015 by valplowman
Mom kissing newborn face. Newborn is crying

Life with a newborn can be really hard! It seems overwhelming and hard. But the hard days do end. by Elaine from http://www.faithfullyinfertile.com/ As a general rule, I dislike the …

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Categories Motherhood Tags adoption, BFBN, Guest Post, newborns, word to the weary 1 Comment

Talking About Adoption with Your Adopted Child

November 6, 2023December 12, 2013 by valplowman
picture of 3 cutout people and a judge mallet to signify adoption

5 tips for talking about adoption with your adopted child as well as real-life application and experience. by Elaine How do you talk to an adopted child about their adoption …

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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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Schedules and Sleep

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  • How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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    How To Easily Get Baby to Sleep in the Crib

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