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family dynamics

Three to Four Child Transition Tips

June 22, 2023May 10, 2023 by valplowman
4 children on a bridge

Get all the tips you need for moving from 3-4 kids. What is it like to have four kids? Find out how to set up a schedule for 4 kids …

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Categories Family, Schedule Tips, Siblings Tags family dynamics 10 Comments

Two to Three Child Transition: Tips for Success

February 6, 2024June 21, 2021 by valplowman
3 kids: McKenna, Kaitlyn, and Brayden

Find out what it is like to add a third child to a family and get 15 tips to be successful with the transition! My whole life, I have heard …

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Categories Siblings Tags family dynamics 10 Comments

The Perfect Hugging Rule For Siblings

July 27, 2020June 11, 2018 by valplowman
The Perfect Hugging Rule For Siblings. Rules to keep the peace among siblings with different hugging preferences.

The Perfect Hugging Rule For Siblings. Rules to keep the peace among siblings with different hugging preferences.   McKenna is a hugger. She loves to get in there with a …

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Categories Discipline, Siblings Tags family dynamics, family relationships 4 Comments

How to Keep Track of Life as a Mom

November 27, 2023May 19, 2015 by valplowman
Mom checking her watch in panic

Get simple tips for how to keep track of things as a busy mom so you stop forgetting! With each child that we have had, I have felt a chunk …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Siblings Tags family dynamics 2 Comments

5 Tips for Using Family as Babysitters

June 17, 2023July 9, 2013 by valplowman
Grandma playing with baby

What to do to make having family as babysitters successful. Know what to do, what you shouldn’t do, and what you can reasonably expect. We are fortunate enough that most …

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Categories Childcare Tags BFBN, family dynamics 3 Comments

Index: Family Dynamics

May 29, 2019December 31, 2012 by valplowman

Age Spacing of Children (part II) Balancing Baby’s Needs With Family’s Needs Benefits of Having More Than One Child Dealing With Difficult Family Members Duties for Dad How to Create …

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One to Two Children Transition: How to have success

October 18, 2024March 4, 2011 by valplowman
2 year old Brayden and newborn Kaitlyn

Congrats on your second baby! Now to walk you through how to add your second baby and maintain a schedule with both as well as care for you and let …

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Categories Siblings Tags family dynamics, newborns, poll results 32 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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