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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.

When to Keep Sick Kids Home and When to Send them To School

August 31, 2020September 7, 2017 by valplowman
When to keep kids home for sickness text overlaying sick kid in bed

School is back in full swing! If your house is anything like mine, you probably have a child who has already come home with a sickness. Fortunately for us, it …

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Brayden Summary: 12.25 Years Old

December 12, 2024September 5, 2017 by valplowman
12 year old preteen boy information

This summary covers the summer for Brayden. He is now a quarter of the way into being 12. He had a lot of new events this summer in his life. …

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You Don’t Have to Like It, But You Do Have to Eat It

August 31, 2020August 31, 2017 by valplowman
Helpful phrase to get picky eaters to eat

I love my little phrases I use over and over again in my parenting journey. When I die and my children all sit around reminiscing about me, I am sure …

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KEEPING A СLЕАN HОUЅЕ WITH A NЕW BABY

August 31, 2020August 29, 2017 by valplowman
How to keep your house clean when you have a newborn

by Margaret Latham Hаvіng a nеw bаbу means mоѕt (if not аll) уоur time аnd аttеntіоn goes tо hіm/hеr. Thuѕ, your hоuѕе mау fall іntо a ѕtаtе of mild dіѕаrrау. …

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Kaitlyn Summary: 10.25 Years Old

November 17, 2022August 22, 2017 by valplowman
10 year old preteen girl information

This is a summary for Kaitlyn from 10 years to 10.25 years old. Kaitlyn is an easy child. She was an angel baby and so far has continued to be …

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How To Easily Get Your Child To Do What You Say

August 31, 2020August 21, 2017 by valplowman
How To Easily Get Your Child To Do What You Say

On our recent trip to New York City as a family (follow me on Instagram for the pics and details), we did a lot of walking. Lots and lots. As …

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27 Books Worth Owning From Board to Chapter Books

January 23, 2025August 17, 2017 by valplowman
Baby reading a book

Find books that are worth your money and book space. Get board books for baby, picture books for littles, and chapter books for older kids.  I love to read. 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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