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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.

Why Breastfed Babies are at a Higher Risk for Iron Deficiency, & What to do About it

October 15, 2024May 11, 2017 by valplowman
Why iron is so important for breastfed babies.

When it comes to feeding your baby solid foods, there is one very important mineral to keep in mind- iron. Babies are actually born with a backup of iron stores. …

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Categories Baby, Breastfeeding Tags BFBN, Guest Post, nursing 1 Comment

Brinley Preschooler Summary: 4.75 Years Old

December 28, 2021May 9, 2017 by valplowman
Brinley Preschooler Summary: 4.75 Years Old

This is a summary for Brinley now that she is 4.75 years old. Final countdown to 5! SLEEP Sleep continues on as usual. She sleeps for about 12 hours at …

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Categories Preschooler Tags preschooler summary 1 Comment

Going to Church Without Ruining Your Baby’s Sleep

September 7, 2020May 8, 2017 by valplowman
Going to Church Without Ruining Your Baby's Sleep

I love church. I really do. But when you have a little one, you often spend so much time in the hall with that baby that you wonder “What is …

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Categories Sleep Tags church, disruptions, flexibility, sleep disruptions 2 Comments

6 Essential Oils to Help Your Child Sleep Better

September 7, 2020May 5, 2017 by valplowman
6 Essential Oils to Help Your Child Sleep Better

Even with the best of sleep training, there will be times your little one has a hard time sleeping. There can be a multitude of reasons. Recently at our house, …

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Categories Sleep Tags essential oils Leave a comment

How to Host a Successful Swimming Party

September 7, 2020May 2, 2017 by valplowman
How to plan a swimming birthday party

  I love an easy party. Last year, McKenna did a party at a gymnastics gym and it was fantastic! This year, she wanted to do a swimming party and …

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Categories Birthdays Tags party ideas Leave a comment

How to Respond to Siblings Fighting

September 7, 2020May 1, 2017 by valplowman
How to Respond to Siblings Fighting

When your children fight, you might not know how to best respond. You don’t want to create bitterness among the siblings. You also want them to learn to solve problems …

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Categories Discipline, Siblings Tags fighting, siblings without rivalry book, tattling Leave a comment

Easy Paint Edger {Friday Finds}

September 7, 2020April 28, 2017 by valplowman
Easy paint edger, paint without tape

Once upon a time, years ago, I was browsing Pinterest. I saw a pin for an item that helped you paint easier–without taping or having to have the steady hand. …

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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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