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perspective

Little Kids, Little Problems…

May 7, 2019August 17, 2015 by valplowman

About five years ago, I bought an elliptical. My third (living) child had just turned one. In the previous five years, I had carried three babies to term, one baby …

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Categories Parenting Tags perspective, problem solving 3 Comments

The Journey IS the Destination

June 24, 2024June 25, 2014 by valplowman
family walking down the train tracks

Find joy in the journey of parenting your kids. The journey is the WHOLE point. There is no end point to parenting. There I was, watching The Voice. I was …

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Categories Parenting Tags perspective, word to the weary 1 Comment

How to Overcome Mom Guilt When Pregnant

June 27, 2022July 9, 2012 by valplowman
How to Overcome Mom Guilt When Pregnant. Tips for accepting life as is when you are pregnant and have other children to take care of and not taking on more than you can.

How to Overcome Mom Guilt When Pregnant. Tips for accepting life as is when you are pregnant and have other children to take care of and not taking on more than you …

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Categories Pregnancy Tags perspective 19 Comments

Mom’s Positive Attitude Makes All the Difference

January 17, 2022January 18, 2012 by valplowman
Happy mom with messy baby

Your perspective on any given parenting difficulty will influence your happiness more than the actual parenting situation you are in. Parenting is hard. Our children throw things at us that …

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Categories Parenting Tags perspective, word to the weary 4 Comments

McKenna Newborn Summary: Week Eight

November 14, 2022May 27, 2009 by valplowman
8 week old Babywise baby

All about the days of a 7-8 week old Babywise baby. Read about concerns, growth spurt, naps, and feeding schedules for an 8 week old. This is a summary for …

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Categories Baby Tags 45 minute intruder, cluster feeding, Growth spurt, newborn summary, perspective 21 Comments

Baby Whisperer: P.C. Parent

January 7, 2021April 9, 2009 by valplowman
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How to be a patient and conscientious parent and how these skills will help you in your parenting journey. Read for great parenting tips.  A P.C. parent is one who …

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Parenting is All About Perspective

April 28, 2020May 13, 2008 by valplowman
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Parenting is All About Perspective. How to have the proper perspective when parenting. “The grass is always greener on the other side.” Isn’t that so true? One of the hardest …

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Categories Parenting Tags perspective, word to the weary 11 Comments
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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