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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.

Brinley Preschooler Summary {4 Years and 1 Month}

May 1, 2019September 13, 2016 by valplowman

This is a summary for Brinley in her first month as a four year old.   SLEEP  Sleep was so great. She has been going to sleep so cheerfully ever …

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The BabyWise Mom Ultimate Nursery Checklist

May 6, 2024September 12, 2016 by valplowman

These items are all great for your newborn to have. This is a list of things you will need without over-purchasing things you don’t need. Babies cost a lot of …

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My Favorite Toddler/Preschooler Girl Shoes

August 5, 2019September 9, 2016 by valplowman

Everywhere Brinley goes, she wears these shoes. Everywhere Brinley goes, she gets compliment after compliment on these shoes.   It all started last Christmas season. Brinley loves to play dress …

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3 things you may not know about car seat safety

June 16, 2022September 8, 2016 by valplowman

by Emily Parker Car seats are vital to keeping our children safe in the car. The tough things is that things are constantly changing…including our kids! Even people who strive …

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How to Know When Your Child is Ready to Stop Napping

January 23, 2025September 7, 2016 by valplowman

One of the biggest mistakes parents make with napping is allowing the nap to drop to no naps a day too early. It is not uncommon for parents to say, …

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Undershirts for Girls {Friday Finds}

May 1, 2019September 2, 2016 by valplowman

Sometime in the preteen years, your girls are going to start to need something for extra coverage in the breast area. They don’t usually have breasts at this age, but …

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Best Board Books to Own

October 12, 2022September 1, 2016 by valplowman
best board books

“How could anyone get rid of books?!?” I asked my husband incredulously. We were newly married and looking through books at a garage sale. I love books. I have a …

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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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