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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.

Babywise Gives the Gift of Sleep for Any Child

October 7, 2022July 18, 2018 by valplowman
Babywise Gives the Gift of Sleep for Any Child. Babywise works for all types of babies.

Babywise Gives the Gift of Sleep for Any Child. Babywise works for all types of babies. How Babywise can help your baby sleep no matter the disposition.     I …

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Babywise Success Happens Over and Over Again

October 7, 2022July 17, 2018 by valplowman
Babywise Success Happens Over and Over Again. Babywise goes beyond baby sleep!

Babywise Success Happens Over and Over Again. Babywise goes beyond baby sleep!     It is that time of year I love: the Babywise Success Stories Week! I fully love …

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Surviving the Fourth Trimester

October 15, 2024July 16, 2018 by valplowman
How to Survive the Fourth Trimester. How to make it through those newborn months and thrive as a mom, recover from birth, and enjoy your new baby.

How to Survive the Fourth Trimester. How to make it through those newborn months and thrive as a mom, recover from birth, and enjoy your new baby. The fourth trimester …

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Understanding and Accepting Sleep Needs in Babies

March 18, 2025July 13, 2018 by valplowman
Understanding and Accepting Sleep Needs in Babies. How knowing what your child's sleep needs are will help you be a better mom.

Understanding and Accepting Sleep Needs in Babies. How knowing what your child’s sleep needs are will help you be a better mom.     Whenever you read about how long …

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Nap and Bedtime Concerns for Preschoolers

July 18, 2023July 11, 2018 by valplowman
Nap and Bedtime Concerns for Preschoolers. How to know when to drop naps all together and what to do if your child stays up playing in bed past bedtime.

Nap and Bedtime Concerns for Preschoolers. How to know when to drop naps all together and what to do if your child stays up playing in bed past bedtime. Sleep …

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Solve Sleep Problems for Toddlers and Preschoolers

April 15, 2024July 9, 2018 by valplowman
How to Solve Sleep Problems for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Two simple ways to get your child taking great naps.

How to Solve Sleep Problems for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Two simple ways to get your child taking great naps. Almost every Monday, I do a live video on Facebook answering …

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How to Easily Track Your Child’s Temperature When Your Child Has a Fever

July 27, 2020July 2, 2018 by valplowman
How to Track Your Child's Temperature When Your Child Has a Fever. Journal the information easily on your smartphone.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Enfasmart for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.   Every time I set foot in the doctor’s office, I …

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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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