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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.

Learning Time to Homeschool: A Seamless Transition

April 27, 2020August 8, 2018 by valplowman
Toddler in homeschool

From Learning Time to Homeschooling:  A Seamless Transition. How doing learning activities in preschool years helps you prepare for homeschool during school years.  I first learned about the Babywise version …

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McKenna Preteen Summary: 9.25 Years Old

November 17, 2021August 7, 2018 by valplowman
9 year old McKenna

This is a preteen summary for McKenna from 9-9.25 years old. Information on a nine year old girl. Eating habits, sleep habits, and anxiety for a preteen girl. EATING Eating …

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Categories Preteen Tags anxiety, Preteen Summary 2 Comments

Babywise Mom Reader Favorites Day

July 24, 2019August 3, 2018 by valplowman

Babywise Mom Reader Favorites Day. Favorite baby products, favorite baby toys, favorite toys for kids, and favorite books.    When I am looking for recommendations, I love to look for …

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Chronicles of a Babywise Mom Reader Blog Day

August 2, 2018 by valplowman

Chronicles of a Babywise Mom Reader Blog Day. Share your blog day.  Today is the day to share your blogs with everyone. These can be any blog that you would …

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Babywise Mom Parenting Hack Day

August 1, 2018 by valplowman

Babywise Mom Parenting Hack Day. Share your best parenting hacks for your Babywise baby. Today is our first-ever Babywise Mom Parenting Hack Day.  Today, share you hacks you have found …

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Reader Sample Schedules Day

July 24, 2019July 31, 2018 by valplowman

Reader Sample Schedules Day. Share your child’s sample schedule so you can help other parents out.    Welcome to sample schedules day! Today is the day for you to share …

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4 Powerful Things To Know Before You Exclusively Pump

August 14, 2023July 25, 2018 by valplowman
4 Powerful Things To Know About Breast Milk Before You Exclusively Pump. The facts are not cut and dry. There are factors you need to consider before deciding to pump instead of formula feed.

4 Powerful Things To Know About Breast Milk Before You Exclusively Pump. The facts are not cut and dry. There are factors you need to consider before deciding to pump …

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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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