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Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Problem Solving Tip: Detailed Log

I always recommend to keep a log while you are problem solving, and even while you are simply starting something new. It is much easier to analyze the situation when you have the data to look at and compare.
When I say keep a log, I mean a detailed log. Details. I like to make a [...]

Comments Off - Posted in Infants by Valerie Plowman

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

Getting a Consistent Schedule

This is a very popular post on my blog, Chronicles of a Babywise Mom.
Many Babywise moms find themselves in a schedule where the baby gets up about the same time every day, and they follow the eat/play/sleep pattern, but the times of each nap and each feeding every day vary considerably. If asked, “What time [...]

Comments Off - Posted in Infants, Toddlers by Valerie Plowman

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

Easy Nap Fix

It seems most if not all moms come across short naps at some point in time. I would like to share my number one fix for both short naps and long crying sessions before naps.
First, let me introduce myself. My name is Valerie Plowman. I have a BS in English with an Emphasis on Technical [...]

Comments Off - Posted in Infants, Toddlers by Valerie Plowman