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Guest Post

Success as a Mom is not measured by feeding method

August 29, 2022September 13, 2012 by valplowman
mother feeding baby with a bottle

Your value as a mother is not defined by HOW you feed your baby. Keep your spouse involved in the process of deciding how to feed baby. by Hank Osborne …

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Categories Bottle Feeding, Breastfeeding Tags dads, Guest Post, word to the weary 5 Comments

Is Homeschooling Right for Your Child?

August 15, 2022August 30, 2012 by valplowman
mother homeschooling her daughter and examining a globe together

Is homeschooling the best education choice for your child? What are the benefits and potential downsides of homeschooling? This is a guest post from Raegan (you know–the Chronic 45 Minute Naps and Chronic …

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Categories Schooling Tags Child Age Range, Guest Post, homeschooling 11 Comments

Is a Charter School Right for Your Child?

August 15, 2022August 28, 2012 by valplowman
3 Kids in school uniforms

Is a charter school the best education choice for your child? What is a charter school? What are the benefits of attending a charter school? Today’s post is from a …

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Categories Schooling Tags Guest Post 3 Comments

Babywise and Twins: the newborn days

August 8, 2022August 20, 2012 by valplowman
twin babies

8 things to know about using On Becoming Babywise with twins. The newborn days with twins can be so hard, but Babywise can make it much easier for you! My …

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Categories Babywise Tags babywise book one, Guest Post, twins 12 Comments

Making Babywise Work with Reflux

April 10, 2025August 13, 2012 by valplowman
Upset baby

You can have success with Babywise even if your baby has reflux! Here are tips from a mom who has been there. Reflux is difficult no matter how you look …

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Categories Babywise Tags Guest Post, Reflux 6 Comments

Balancing Kids’ Activities as a Working Mom

July 25, 2022August 9, 2012 by valplowman
Mom driving her son who is holding a soccer ball

Are you struggling to balance home life and still give your kids a variety of opportunities and experiences as a working mom? Read for tips! By Bethany from thegracefulmom.com Valerie …

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Categories Parenting Tags BFBN, Guest Post, WAHM, WOHM Leave a comment

Babywise and Adoption

October 7, 2022July 19, 2012 by valplowman

I have two daughters. My oldest is 3 and my youngest is 10 months. They were both adopted at birth. My youngest was born addicted to methadone and she had …

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Categories Babywise Benefits Tags adoption, Babywise Success Stories Week, consistency, Guest Post 1 Comment
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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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