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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.

How to Get Your Baby to Nap

October 28, 2022May 14, 2018 by valplowman
How to get your baby to take great naps. Tips for getting healthy sleep.

How to get your baby to take great naps. Tips for getting healthy sleep. It can take a lot of work to get baby to take great naps. You ultimately …

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3 REASONS IT’S OKAY TO DISLIKE BEING PREGNANT

July 27, 2020May 10, 2018 by valplowman
3 REASONS IT IS OKAY TO NOT LIKE BEING PREGNANT . Pregnancy is not always fun and it doesn't make you a bad mom to not enjoy it.

Inside: 3 REASONS IT IS OKAY TO NOT LIKE BEING PREGNANT . Pregnancy is not always fun and it doesn’t make you a bad mom to not enjoy it. I’ve often …

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A Mother’s Impact on Her Son

July 27, 2020May 8, 2018 by valplowman
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A Mother’s Impact on Her Son. What ways does a mother impact her son and how can she develop a healthy relationship with him. Mothers have a profound impact on …

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6 Ways to Add Extra Chores for Your Kids This Summer

June 22, 2021May 7, 2018 by valplowman
6 Ways to Add in Extra Chores for Your Children This Summer | chores | chores for children

6 Ways to Add in Extra Chores for Your Children This Summer. Help your children learn to do new chores during summer months.  I am a big believer in chores. …

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Grand Canyon Travel Tips for Families

May 13, 2021May 3, 2018 by valplowman
Grand Canyon Travel Tips for Families. How long to go, what to do, where to stay, what to pack, and what to know.

Grand Canyon Travel Tips for Families. How long to go, what to do, where to stay, what to pack, and what to know. The Grand Canyon is a majestic and …

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How To Have Peace of Mind When Your Child Has a Fever

July 27, 2020May 2, 2018 by valplowman
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Enfasmart. All opinions are 100% mine.   When your child has a fever, your worry and stress as a …

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Kaitlyn Preteen Summary: 11 Years Old

August 31, 2023May 1, 2018 by valplowman
11 Year old preteen girl information. Schedule for 11 year old girl.

11 Year old preteen girl information. Schedule for 11 year old girl. This is a summary for Kaitlyn from 10.75-11 years old. EATING Everything is continuing to go well. Every …

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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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