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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.

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
Feversense Continuous Monitoring Thermometer

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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How On Becoming Babywise Saved My Motherhood

January 16, 2024April 26, 2018 by valplowman
How On Becoming Babywise Saved My Motherhood. Babywise helped me love motherhood and thrive in it.

How On Becoming Babywise Saved My Motherhood. Babywise helped me love motherhood and thrive in it. When I had my first baby, I was sure motherhood would be easy and …

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How to Balance Academics with Relaxation in Summer

April 29, 2021April 24, 2018 by valplowman
How to Balance Academics with Relaxation in Summer. Have summer fun but also take time to stay up on academic skills to avoid summer setback.

How to Balance Academics with Relaxation in Summer. Have summer fun but also take time to stay up on academic skills to avoid summer setback.  Summer is a great time …

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What To Say To a Woman Who Has Lost a Baby

July 18, 2022April 23, 2018 by valplowman
What To Say To a Woman Who Has Lost a Baby that will be helpful and what not to say.

What To Say To a Woman Who Has Lost a Baby that will be helpful and what not to say. They meant well, but it still hurt. I knew people …

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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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