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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: 6 Years and 3 Months Old

April 27, 2020November 13, 2018 by valplowman
Six year old girl running joyfully

Six year old girl information. 6 year old sample schedules. See how this once Babywise baby is doing as a six year old. This is a summary for Brinley from …

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Traditional Thanksgiving Meal Ideas

September 30, 2024November 12, 2018 by valplowman
thanksgiving turkey

Thanksgiving Meal Ideas. Thanksgiving menu items for side dishes, main dishes, and desserts. Traditional ideas and non-traditional Thanksgiving meal ideas. Once you get married and have children, the countdown is …

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When Do Children Stop Napping and What To Do Instead

April 27, 2020November 8, 2018 by valplowman
Child reading a book while resting

When Do Children Stop Napping and What To Do Instead. No nap does not mean no break. This is when you add rest time. Earlier this week, I discussed at …

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Teaching Gratitude

October 28, 2021November 7, 2018 by valplowman
Picture of a girl on a swing.

Teaching Gratitude to kids. How to foster gratitude in children and help them learn to feel gratitude and express gratitude. Most parents out there want their children to be able …

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Overcoming the Mental Load of Motherhood

April 27, 2020November 6, 2018 by valplowman
Woman juggling her task list

Overcoming the Mental Load of Motherhood. An eBook to help women manage the overwhelm of motherhood and life. The mental load is a concept, but it is such a powerful …

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Sherpa Photo Blanket Giveaway

April 27, 2020November 2, 2018 by valplowman
Sherpa Photo Blanket Review Giveaway from Collage.com. Get customized photo throws and blankets with images of your choice. Blanket with family photos on it.

Sherpa Photo Blanket Review Giveaway from Collage.com. Get customized photo throws and blankets with images of your choice. This post is in partnership with Collage.com. All opinions are my own. …

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Babywise Mom Christmas Round-Up

April 27, 2020November 1, 2018 by valplowman
Christmas gifts and pinecones

Babywise Mom Christmas Round-Up. Christmas prep posts, Christmas gift ideas, the meaning of Christmas, and Christmas traditions. With October behind us it is time to start looking forward to the …

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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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