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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.

12-Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Get Through

July 1, 2026 by valplowman
Brinley on tummy

Your great sleeper just turned one — and suddenly nothing is working. You didn’t do anything wrong. The 12-month sleep regression is real, it’s temporary, and here’s exactly how to …

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Categories Pretoddler, Sleep Problems Tags sleep regression Leave a comment

How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

July 2, 2026June 29, 2026 by valplowman
Girl sleeping on her side in her bed

Ready to stop using the sound machine? This practical guide walks parents through how to transition babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids away from white noise gently and without major …

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Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 by valplowman
3-6 month old sleeping baby

Is your 3-6 month old sleeping “pretty well” but not quite “well”? This post breaks down sleep goals by where your baby currently falls, plus the two main goals every …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Tags sleep hierarchy 95 Comments

Preschooler Speech and Language Development

June 24, 2026 by valplowman
4 year old Brayden on his tummy, with arms folded, smiling at the camera

What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Get Help How many words should your 4-year-old have? What does a speech delay actually look like vs. normal variation? The preschool years …

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Keratosis Pilaris (Bumps on Skin): What It Is and How to Treat It

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 by valplowman
Keratosis pilaris on the skin

Wondering why you have tiny bumps on your arms or legs? Learn what keratosis pilaris is, what causes those rough skin patches, and simple, effective tips to smooth and care …

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Categories Family Tags beauty, medical issues 14 Comments

All the Pregnancy Tips Mamas NEED!

June 22, 2026 by valplowman
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Whether you’re battling morning sickness, preparing for birth, packing your hospital bag, managing pregnancy with older kids, or getting ready for postpartum life, these pregnancy posts are full of practical …

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Why You Should Let Your Child Be Bored (Yes, Really)

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by valplowman
The benefits of boredom for children and why you should let your child be bored. Why being bored is good for your child.

Boredom isn’t a problem to solve—it’s an opportunity to grow. Learn why allowing your child to experience boredom can build creativity, independence, problem-solving skills, and resilience, while helping them learn …

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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

  • 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

  • How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

    How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

  • You Cannot Force a Baby to Sleep — But Here’s What You Can Do

    You Cannot Force a Baby to Sleep — But Here’s What You Can Do

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