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8 Ways to Respond to, “Everyone is Doing It!”

July 27, 2020May 22, 2018 by valplowman

8 Ways to Respond to, “Everyone is Doing It!” Helpful phrases to be prepared for how to respond.      The phrase, “Everyone is doing it!” is a time-honored phrase …

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Kaitlyn Preteen Summary: 10.75 Years Old

August 10, 2020February 6, 2018 by valplowman
Preteen girl information and how to navigate preteen friend drama.

This is a summary for Kaitlyn from 10.5-10.75 years old.       EATING Things are going well. I think Kaitlyn’s food story is a great encouragement for anyone with …

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How to Respond to “Everyone Else is Doing It”

August 10, 2020January 8, 2018 by valplowman
How to Respond to "Everyone Else is Doing It" | Peer pressure | discipline | #parenting

How to Respond to “Everyone Else is Doing It” Avoid peer pressure from your parent peers, whether real or perceived. Stick to your family rules. We all know the classic …

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The Value of Your Tribe {Guest Post}

September 14, 2020February 9, 2017 by valplowman

We all remember high school. The struggle of finding friends. How much you valued those friendships. The reality is, high school never truly ends. And finding friends as a mom? …

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Relating to Moms Who Parent Differently Than You

September 21, 2020November 28, 2016 by valplowman

You know those awkward moments. Those times when another mom is trying to find common ground with you by bringing up a common frustration among mothers, but the ground is …

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Kaitlyn Preteen Summary {8.25 Years Old}

November 18, 2020August 11, 2015 by valplowman

This is a summary for Kaitlyn from 8-8.25 years old. This post contains affiliate links. EATING Eating is the same. She eats well, but she does not naturally love her …

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Brayden Summary: 7.25

November 22, 2019September 4, 2012 by valplowman

  This summary is for Brayden, who is now just over 7 years old. During this period, it was essentially only summer time. In Brayden’s “old” age, he is just …

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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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