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My Journey to Health and Self Advocacy: Part 1

June 17, 2020 by valplowman
Family of four

The path one mom took to figure out what was wrong with her health and how she is advocating for herself and addressing those health problems. By Alyssa Hulme This …

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Categories Motherhood Tags depression, Guest Post, postpartum, womens health Leave a comment

How To Liven Up Your Homeschool Routine For Little Ones

March 28, 2022June 10, 2020 by valplowman
Mom and daughter homeschooling

Tips for homeschooling your little ones. How to keep things interesting and keep your kiddos engaged when learning at home. Alongside the looming presence of Covid-19, lots of parents are …

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Homeschooling with a Newborn: 6 Tips for Success

March 28, 2022June 3, 2020 by valplowman
Homeschool family

6 helpful tips for successfully homeschooling with a newborn. Learn how to balance your day to be able to homeschool and take care of a new baby. by Alyssa Hulme …

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Categories Education Tags Guest Post, homeschooling, newborns 2 Comments

6 Things to Know About Raising a Highly Sensitive Child

January 23, 2025March 24, 2020 by valplowman
Mom reassuring her upset child

What parents need to know about raising a highly sensitive child. What traits to expect and why anger might not be something to discipline for. by Caitlin Rogers I have …

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Categories Parenting Tags emotions, Guest Post 2 Comments

Feeding the Littles: Tips for Nurturing Good Eaters

June 18, 2020August 21, 2019 by valplowman
child eating a raspberry

5 rules to help your kids eat what you give them. How to help your kids be great eaters who are not picky about what they eat. by Autumn Battaglia …

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3 Key Parenting Principles that Shaped our Homeschool

August 7, 2019 by valplowman
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Learn three key parenting tips to be successful with your homeschool. You can have a peaceful homeschool experience with these 3 principles. by Belinda Letchford When we start homeschooling we …

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Easy Tips for Introducing Solids to Your Baby

August 14, 2023July 11, 2019 by valplowman
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Wondering how to best introduce solids to your baby? Read this for tips on when to start solids, how to start solids, working solids into the schedule, and more! by …

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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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