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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.

Getting Ready for Christmas in 4 Steps

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by valplowman
Mom and child wrapping Christmas gifts together

Getting Ready for Christmas in 4 Easy Steps. All of the preparation for Christmas is broken down into four manageable steps so moms can easily prepare. How to get ready …

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How to Teach Teen Boys to Shave

October 7, 2026 by valplowman
Teenage boy shaving his face

Wondering when boys start growing facial hair and how to teach your son to shave? Get the age expectations, supplies, and step-by-step tips you need. Looking for tips on how …

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Categories Teens Tags puberty Leave a comment

Sleep-Friendly Halloween: Keeping Bedtime on Track with Late Nights

October 5, 2026 by valplowman
Brother and sister trick-or-treating

Late Halloween night ahead? Here is how to bend bedtime without breaking it: protect the nap, set a trick-or-treat end time, simplify the routine, and get back on schedule the …

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Costa Rica Family Itinerary: La Fortuna & Manuel Antonio Travel Tips

September 30, 2026 by valplowman
McKenna standing on the beach in Costa Rica

Planning a Costa Rica trip? Here is our actual day-by-day itinerary through La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio: where we stayed, what we booked, and alternative activity ideas for every kind …

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How to Teach Your Child Executive Function Skills

September 28, 2026 by valplowman
Child mowing the lawn

Executive function shapes your child’s ability to plan, focus, and self-regulate–and it’s built in everyday moments. Here is how your Babywise routine already lays the groundwork, plus age-by-age tips to …

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How To Celebrate Baby’s First Halloween Without Disrupting the Schedule

October 8, 2026September 23, 2026 by valplowman
Baby dressed up for Halloween

Planning your baby’s first Halloween? Get simple tips for timing your celebration around wake windows and naps, picking a comfortable costume, and bouncing back fast if the evening runs long. …

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Introducing Your New Baby to Your Toddler

September 21, 2026 by valplowman
Toddler with his baby sibling

Bringing baby home to a toddler? New baby plus a toddler who is used to being an only child? It is a season of sweet moments AND hard ones–sometimes in …

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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

  • Sleep-Friendly Halloween: Keeping Bedtime on Track with Late Nights

    Sleep-Friendly Halloween: Keeping Bedtime on Track with Late Nights

  • Newborn Parent Sleep Deprivation: Strategies That Actually Help

    Newborn Parent Sleep Deprivation: Strategies That Actually Help

  • How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

    How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

  • Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

    Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

  • Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

    Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

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