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valplowman

Valerie, also known as The Babywise Mom, is the mother to four children. She has been blogging on Babywise and general parenting since 2007. She has a degree in technical writing and loves using those skills to help parents be the best parents they can be! Read her book, The Babywise Mom Nap Guide, to get help on sleep from birth through the preschool years. You can also find her writing at Babywise.life, Today Parenting, and Her View From Home. Read more about Valerie and her family on the About page. Follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for more tips and helps.

Remedies for Heartburn & Reflux During Pregnancy

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 by valplowman
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Remedies for Reflux/Heartburn During Pregnancy. You don’t have to just suffer through and accept the pain. There are things you can to do relieve heartburn and reflux when you are …

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Categories Pregnancy Tags Reflux 18 Comments

Babywise Schedule: 3 to 6 Months Old

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by valplowman
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What to expect week by week from 13 to 29 weeks — feeding schedules, nap counts, wake windows, when to introduce solids, and how to navigate the 4-month sleep disruption. …

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Categories Sample Schedules 2 Comments

How To Tell if Baby is Getting a Full Feeding

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by valplowman
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Is your baby actually getting a full feeding — or just snacking? Learn 6 simple signs to watch for, from feeding length and diaper output to growth and contentment, so …

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Categories Babywise, Breastfeeding, Schedule Tips Tags nursing 7 Comments

Eat Well Without Going Broke: Budget-Friendly Meals for College Students

March 30, 2026 by valplowman
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Eating well in college doesn’t have to break the bank! Discover budget-friendly pantry staples, smart shopping habits, and easy meal ideas that’ll keep you fed and fueled all semester long …

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Categories Parenting, Recipes Tags college kids, Feed Me Friday Leave a comment

How To Start Independent Playtime Late

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 by valplowman
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Missed the baby stage for independent play? No worries! Learn how to introduce solo playtime at any age — from choosing the right time and location to easing a resistant …

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Categories Play Time Tags independent playtime 22 Comments

How To Deal with the 2 Year Old Sleep Regression

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 by valplowman
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Your toddler suddenly refuses naps and fights bedtime? The 2-year sleep regression is real! Learn why it happens and how to handle it—from wake time tweaks to handling tantrums—without dropping …

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Categories Sleep Problems, Toddler Tags sleep regression 10 Comments

How To Teach Your Child to Come When Called

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 by valplowman
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Does your child run the other way when you call? Learn 9 practical tips — from setting clear expectations to using the right tone — to teach your child to …

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Categories Discipline, First Time Obedience Tags obedience Leave a comment
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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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

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    My Sleep Hierarchy For Newborns

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    The Complete Guide to Finding Your Child’s Ideal Bedtime (By Age)

  • Sleep Begets Sleep? Babies Need Daytime Naps for Better Night Sleep

    Sleep Begets Sleep? Babies Need Daytime Naps for Better Night Sleep

  • Dropping the Morning Nap Full Guide

    Dropping the Morning Nap Full Guide

  • How To Calm Your Overstimulated Baby

    How To Calm Your Overstimulated Baby

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