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word to the weary

How To Enjoy Motherhood More Thoroughly

May 2, 2020July 24, 2008 by valplowman
Mother holding child in her arms

How To Enjoy Motherhood More Thoroughly. Tips for mothers and fathers to help make motherhood more enjoyable. I did this post a while back, but I recently tweaked it a …

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Categories Motherhood, Parenting Tags word to the weary 8 Comments

In Action: Real Benefits of Babywise

August 10, 2022June 9, 2008 by valplowman
Family of four camping

Real life benefits of Babywise. These stories show the benefits of Babywise beyond just sleep. There is so much! This past weekend, our little family went camping for a family …

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Parenting is All About Perspective

April 28, 2020May 13, 2008 by valplowman
Mom hugging baby

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

Babywise Success Story after Attachment Parenting

June 30, 2022May 12, 2008 by valplowman
Mom and baby on tummies smiling at each other

One mom’s story of what it is like to parent a baby with Babywise vs. Attachment Parenting. What are the differences? imagesource I am compiling all success stories shared this …

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Motherhood: Some Uplifting Words

June 1, 2022April 28, 2008 by valplowman
Mom hugging her son

Motherhood encouragement for moms in the trenches. How young moms can reduce pressure and enjoy family more. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day …

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More Benefits of Babywise

November 19, 2020April 21, 2008 by valplowman

As I said in my previous post, I am out of town (in Washington DC–expect posts to resume Wednesday). My husband and I have been on vacation without our children. …

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Babywise Does Not Have to Be Super Stressful

May 24, 2022March 5, 2008 by valplowman
Stressed out mom with her baby in the crib

There are lots of amazing tools you can use when implementing On Becoming Babywise. That can be overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be stressful! With my first child, I honestly …

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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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Schedules and Sleep

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    Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

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    How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

  • Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

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  • Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

  • 8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

    8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

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