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Guest Post

8 Ways to Stay Productive as a Work-at-Home-Mom

July 12, 2019August 10, 2017 by valplowman

1. Work On the Go Always be ready to do some work when you’re out and about. Take your laptop and charger, notebook and pencil, whatever you need to get …

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Categories Motherhood Tags BFBN, Guest Post, WAHM Leave a comment

What it is Like Being a Trooper’s Wife

September 7, 2020June 29, 2017 by valplowman
What it is Like Being a Trooper's Wife

I love trying to learn where other people are coming from. Their points of view. Their life experience. What makes them tick. What drives their decisions. This is one reason …

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Categories Motherhood Tags Guest Post 1 Comment

How to find the right crib mattress for your baby

September 7, 2020June 27, 2017 by valplowman
How to find the right crib mattress for your baby

This post is sponsored and written by Sophie Turner.  Having a baby on the way means that it’s time to go shopping and buy everything that baby will need. The …

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The Good Things to Expect With Your Second Baby

September 7, 2020June 10, 2017 by valplowman
The Good Things to Expect With Your Second Baby {Guest Post}

You found out you are expecting a second baby. Congratulations are in order! However, you feel some anxiety about what life with two children will be like. Even though every …

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Benefits Of An established Routine For Older Children

September 7, 2020June 8, 2017 by valplowman
Benefits Of An established Routine For Older Children

  by Carrie Wiley   I first learned about Babywise because of a family that I baby-sat for in high school and college. I was very close to them and …

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Why Breastfed Babies are at a Higher Risk for Iron Deficiency, & What to do About it

October 15, 2024May 11, 2017 by valplowman
Why iron is so important for breastfed babies.

When it comes to feeding your baby solid foods, there is one very important mineral to keep in mind- iron. Babies are actually born with a backup of iron stores. …

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Categories Baby, Breastfeeding Tags BFBN, Guest Post, nursing 1 Comment

Tips to get solid twin naps

September 7, 2020April 13, 2017 by valplowman
Tips to create solid twin naps

By Kimberly Cartwright I hear all the time how lucky I am that all my children nap at the same time. I am blessed with decent sleepers, but that is …

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Categories Multiples, Naps Tags BFBN, Guest Post, twins 2 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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • The Basics of a Dreamfeed

    The Basics of a Dreamfeed

  • Why an Eat/Wake/Sleep Cycle Works to Get Baby Sleeping

    Why an Eat/Wake/Sleep Cycle Works to Get Baby Sleeping

  • Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

    Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

  • How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

    How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

  • Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

    Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

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