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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.

Which is Best: High Back or Backless Booster Car Seats?

April 24, 2019November 24, 2017 by valplowman

  This post is brought to you by BestCarSeatHub.com.    When your child outgrows the harnessed car seat, it’s time for an upgrade. Boosters are essential safety devices that position …

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Happy Thanksgiving (and some posts for you to read)

June 3, 2020November 22, 2017 by valplowman

Happy Thanksgiving week to you! Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the United States. I will be hosting a meal tomorrow, then attending a meal Saturday and another meal Sunday. So …

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Kaitlyn Summary: 10.5 Years Old

April 18, 2023November 21, 2017 by valplowman
Kaitlyn Summary: 10.5 Years Old

This is a summary for Kaitlyn from 10.25-10.5 years old.  EATING The other night at dinner, Kaitlyn declared that she was getting to be less and less picky lately. I …

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Everything You Need to Know About Cry It Out

June 3, 2020November 20, 2017 by valplowman
baby sleeping

All of your questions about cry it out answered. How long will it take, what age can you start, and will baby be traumatized after it is all done. Sleep …

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Shopping for Sporty Infant Wear Online

April 24, 2019November 17, 2017 by valplowman

This post is in partnership with Baby Fans. Choosing the ideal present for parents-to-be can be a challenge. They already may have received necessities like a bassinet, diapers, bottles, a …

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New Blog Look!

November 15, 2017 by valplowman

This past month, the local Walmart got a total face-lift and update. I figured if Walmart needs a face-lift, my blog could use one, too. It was put on my …

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Brinley Child Summary {5 years 3 Months Old}

August 24, 2020November 14, 2017 by valplowman
Brinley child summary, 5 years 3 months

This is a summary for Brinley from 5 years 2 months to 5 years 3 months old.      SLEEP Last month, I talked about Brinley having some bad dreams. …

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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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