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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.

Brinley Child Summary: 7 Years Old!

April 22, 2024August 22, 2019 by valplowman
Girl kissing a dolphin

Find out what life is like for this 7 year old girl who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, activities she is involved in, and her daily schedule. …

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Feeding the Littles: Tips for Nurturing Good Eaters

June 18, 2020August 21, 2019 by valplowman
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5 rules to help your kids eat what you give them. How to help your kids be great eaters who are not picky about what they eat. by Autumn Battaglia …

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How To Get Your Baby Playing Independently

March 16, 2021August 20, 2019 by valplowman
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Your baby CAN play alone happily! You do not need to entertain your baby every minute of the day and you even shouldn’t entertain every minute. In The Baby Whisperer …

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Categories Play Time Tags Baby Whisperer, independent playtime 19 Comments

Why Discovery Cove Should Be On Your Bucket List

August 19, 2019 by valplowman
Children swimming with the dolphin Rosie at Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove is the most relaxing adventure you can have in Orlando, Florida. There are things to thrill you and ways to help you relax and enjoy the day. On …

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Kaitlyn Preteen Summary: 12.25 Years Old

December 12, 2024August 15, 2019 by valplowman
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Twelve year old  and 3 months tween girl information. 12 year old girl life and schedule. What the daily life looks like for a preteen, or tween, girl.  This is …

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Wise In Your Own Eyes Explained

November 20, 2024August 14, 2019 by valplowman
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How “wise in your own eyes” leads to conflict between you and your child. Understand what decision-making freedoms to allow your child to have. While our little ones are babies, …

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Categories Funnel, Preschoolwise Tags freedoms, wise in own eyes 14 Comments

Review: How to Choose the Right L’ANGE Curling Wand For You

January 28, 2021August 8, 2019 by valplowman
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L’ange curling wand review: how to choose the right L’ANGE curling wand for your hair type. Know which size and which material to get for your hair. I have only …

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Categories Hair, Motherhood Tags beauty 9 Comments
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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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