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Should Your Child Get Ear Tubes?

February 9, 2022 by valplowman
McKenna in the hospital after getting ear tubes

Does your child have constant ear infections? Ear tubes might be a good option. Find out pros, cons, and how to prep for surgery and recovery. When McKenna, my third …

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Categories Parenting Tags medical issues Leave a comment

Everything You Need for Your Daughter’s First Period

October 2, 2024September 20, 2021 by valplowman
Mom and tween daughter

Get all of the info you need to help your daughter and you be prepared for her first period. Know when to expect it and what to expect from it. …

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Categories Preteen, Teens Tags medical issues 2 Comments

Thrush Infection When Breastfeeding

September 10, 2024February 3, 2021 by valplowman
Mom breastfeeding baby

How to know if you or your baby has thrush. Get remedies and treatments for getting rid of a thrush infection in you and your baby, especially when breastfeeding. If …

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Categories Breastfeeding Tags medical issues, nursing 23 Comments

What To Do If Your Baby Has Gas

April 7, 2020September 12, 2019 by valplowman
baby on a blanket on the tummy

What to do if your baby has gas. A baby with gas pain will cry in pain and not sleep well. Use these tips to identify gas and know how …

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Categories Baby Tags Baby Whisperer, gas, medical issues 12 Comments

Signs Your Fussy Baby Might Have MSPI

June 26, 2019June 12, 2019 by valplowman
Mom holding a fussy baby

What MSPI looks like and how to find out if your fussy baby has an intolerance. MSPI journey from birth to toddler life and see how to really thrive. by …

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Categories Eat Tags fussiness, medical issues 7 Comments

Hysterectomy: Preparations and Recovery

September 12, 2024January 31, 2019 by valplowman
Woman in bed at the hospital

Hysterectomy: Preparations and Recovery for this surgery. What recovery is like, tips for a smooth recovery, and how to prep for surgery. Last fall, I had a routine visit to …

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Categories Motherhood Tags about me, hysterectomy, medical issues 51 Comments

Keratosis Pilaris (Bumps on Skin)

January 5, 2026January 6, 2016 by valplowman
Keratosis pilaris on the skin

Wondering why you have tiny bumps on your arms or legs? Learn what keratosis pilaris is, what causes those rough skin patches, and simple, effective tips to smooth and care …

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Categories Family Tags beauty, medical issues 14 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.

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