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Guest Post

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

Why Doing House Chores Helps Children Become More Successful In the Future {Guest Post}

September 14, 2020March 16, 2017 by valplowman
Young girl smiling and holding cleaning supplies

Today I have partnered with Hannah Tong to bring you this post. This post is written by Hannah.  Here, we’ll explain why doing house chores helps children become more successful …

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The Value of Your Tribe {Guest Post}

September 14, 2020February 9, 2017 by valplowman
The value of your tribe text overlaying six women spending time together

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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Categories Motherhood, Parenting Tags BFBN, friends, Guest Post Leave a comment

The Benefits of Having a Family Dentist

September 14, 2020January 20, 2017 by valplowman
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  This is a sponsored post. As a parent and as an adult, you know how important it is to care for your teeth and care for your child’s teeth. …

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Helpful Tips to Survive the Colicky Newborn

October 4, 2024January 12, 2017 by valplowman
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Tips to help you out when your newborn has colic. Learn how to manage, how to help your newborn, and how to hang in there! by Shea Moses So your …

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Toddler Behaviors I “Go To The Mat” For

September 21, 2020December 8, 2016 by valplowman
4 toddler behaviors you shouldn't ignore text overlaying toddler with head in arms

    A few weeks ago, a mama in the Mama’s Organized Chaos Discussion group on Facebook, posed a question:   “What fights aren’t you willing to have with your toddler, and …

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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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