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family relationships

How To Build a Strong Relationship with Your Kids

May 11, 2020 by valplowman
Happy parents with their child

Are you wondering how to build a strong relationship and bond with your child? Read this post for tips on building a positive relationship at any age. We all want …

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Categories Parenting Tags family relationships, love, parenting hacks Leave a comment

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 Create A Strong Family Culture

August 10, 2020March 12, 2018 by valplowman
How to Create A Strong Family Culture to keep your relationship with your children strong

How to Create A Strong Family Culture to keep your relationship with your children strong   We have a new principal at school this year. Change can be scary and …

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8 Great Family Activities (and why you should put effort into doing them)

September 7, 2020May 24, 2017 by valplowman
8 Great Family Activities (and why you should put effort into doing them)

8 Great Family Activities (and why you should put effort into doing them) You know when that stranger approaches you in the grocery store and tells you how to be …

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Private Interviews with Children

May 16, 2019May 20, 2015 by valplowman

  Each week, we set aside one night that is our family night. We call this Family Home Evening. This year, we have started a new tradition. The first week of …

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Categories Child, Fatherhood, Parenting, Preteen, Teens Tags family relationships Leave a comment

My Grandpa

April 28, 2025April 6, 2015 by valplowman
My grandpa with Brayden

I must indulge for a bit. My grandfather recently passed away. I think I would be remiss if I didn’t say something about him here. So much of who I …

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How To Juggle Extended Family During Holidays

September 30, 2024October 24, 2013 by valplowman

How To Juggle Extended Family During Holidays. Tips to help you balance time with all sides of extended family and still have time for your little family.  My husband and …

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Categories Holidays Tags BFBN, Christmas, extended family, family relationships, Thanksgiving 13 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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    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

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    When To Stop the Dream Feed

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    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

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

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