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room sharing

Room Sharing for Kids {9 Tips}

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by valplowman
siblings hugging in their pajamas

Get the tips you need to successfully have your kids share rooms. You can have your kids share a bedroom and still sleep well! Room sharing can be quite nerve-wracking! …

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Categories Siblings Tags room sharing 12 Comments

Managing Cry It Out While Room Sharing

September 28, 2020June 20, 2016 by valplowman

I looked down at the envelope I had been addressing and realized I put the stamp on the wrong side of the envelope. Instead of placing it on the right …

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Categories Siblings, Sleep Training Tags CIO, room sharing Leave a comment

McKenna Child Summary: 5 Years Old

April 19, 2024April 15, 2014 by valplowman
5 year old McKenna in a princess dress

Daily routine for this 5 year old old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and a schedule to follow. Find out about sibling …

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Categories Child Tags child summary, room sharing 7 Comments

McKenna Preschooler Summary: 3 years and 4 months

August 8, 2022August 21, 2012 by valplowman
3 year old McKenna on a 4-wheeler

A full summary of life for this 3 year, 4 month old. Find out what daily life was like and find a 3-year-old preschooler schedule to follow. EATING This will …

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Categories Preschooler Tags preschooler summary, room sharing 6 Comments

Room Sharing Log: Getting Started with Room Sharing

June 17, 2022June 26, 2012 by valplowman
Two sisters sitting in a chair together

Get all of the details on the first few weeks of two girls sharing a room for the first time. Get tips and see how the process went. June 1, …

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Categories Siblings Tags in action, room sharing 5 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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