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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.

9 Different Ways to Do a Ponytail

March 3, 2021August 29, 2018 by valplowman
9 Different Ponytail Hair Ideas. Ponytails do not have to be boring. They can be beautiful and fun! Here are nine different ways to do a ponytail that are still functional.

9 Different Ponytail Hair Ideas. Ponytails do not have to be boring. They can be beautiful and fun! Here are nine different ways to do a ponytail that are still …

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June 2018 Family Recap

April 27, 2020August 28, 2018 by valplowman
Babywise mom June 2018 family recap.

Babywise mom June 2018 family recap. I was recently visiting with the ladies of the Babywise Friendly Blog Network. As we chatted, they really encouraged me to share more details …

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A Complete Summary of the Babywise Method

April 8, 2025August 27, 2018 by valplowman
A Complete Summary of the Babywise Method. Everything you need to know about On Becoming Babywise. Learn what it is all about and how to successfully implement it.

A Complete Summary of the Babywise Method. Everything you need to know about On Becoming Babywise. Learn what it is all about and how to successfully implement it. 

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How to Choose the Best Parenting Strategy for You

November 20, 2024August 22, 2018 by valplowman
How to Choose the Best Parenting Strategy for You. Tips for thinking through options to choose the parenting strategy that best suits you and your family.

How to Choose the Best Parenting Strategy for You. Tips for thinking through options to choose the parenting strategy that best suits you and your family.   by Diana While …

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Kaitlyn Preteen Summary: 11.25 Years Old

August 13, 2020August 21, 2018 by valplowman
11 year old Kaitlyn

Eleven year old preteen girl information. Schedule, extra curricular activities, and more. This is a summary for Kaitlyn from 11 years old to 11.25 years old. EATING Everything is the …

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Brinley Child Summary: 6 Years Old

April 27, 2020August 15, 2018 by valplowman
6 year old Brinley

Six year old girl schedule and development. How to deal with emotions and what six year old girls are like. This is a summary for Brinley from 5 years 10 …

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7 Practical Ways to Save Money on Baby Items

December 28, 2023August 14, 2018 by valplowman
Pregnant mother

Practical Ways to Save Money on Baby Items. Tips to save money on everything you need for baby. What to know how not to spend a fortune on a new …

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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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