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tips and tricks

Postpartum Survival Tips for New Moms

June 25, 2019June 26, 2009 by valplowman
New mom holding her newborn baby

28 fantastic tips for moms who have had a baby. Get bathroom tips, nighttime feeding tips, tips for emotional health, tips to get things done, and more! McKenna is now …

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Categories Pregnancy Tags newborns, postpartum, tips and tricks 28 Comments

Sleeping Tip: Vary Sleeping Locations

June 22, 2021November 17, 2008 by valplowman
Newborn baby sleeping in bassinet

Sleep tips for getting a great sleeper. Vary your baby’s nap and night sleep locations. Baby will learn to sleep anywhere and will travel better. If your home is large …

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Categories Sleep Tags tips and tricks 24 Comments

Tips for a Successful Camping Trip with Children

May 2, 2020June 24, 2008 by valplowman
Tent set up for a night camping

Tips for a Successful Camping Trip with Children. Go prepared for a great trip with your family. Know how to arrange sleeping, how long to go, and what to pack. …

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Categories Traveling Tags camping, disruptions, flexibility, tips and tricks, vacations 4 Comments

How to Solve Baby Sleep Issues: Experiment

June 22, 2021May 7, 2008 by valplowman
How to Solve Baby Sleep Issues: Experiment to see if your solution works.

Inside: How to Solve Baby Sleep Issues: Experiment to see if your solution works. When you are solving a baby sleep issue, you can spend a lot of time wondering …

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Categories Sleep Problems Tags baby sleep, problem solving, tips and tricks 18 Comments

Teething Tips and Tricks

April 27, 2020February 12, 2008 by valplowman
baby chewing on teething toy

Teething Tips and Tricks. How to help baby with teething pain without using medication or with using medication. How to keep baby on schedule and sleeping well while teething. It …

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Categories Baby Tags teething, tips and tricks 37 Comments

Tips for Making Vaccinations Smoother for Kids

May 18, 2022February 6, 2008 by valplowman
child getting a vaccination

Get tips to make the vaccination process easier on your child. Find out how to help your child be calm and comfortable. No mom likes to see her baby poked …

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Categories Parenting Tags tips and tricks, vaccinations 6 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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