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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.

Recognizing Various Areas of Giftedness

May 1, 2019September 29, 2016 by valplowman

  It can be hard for a parent to declare his/her own child “gifted.” We all think our child is basically the most amazing human to grace the Earth, correct? …

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Brayden Preteen Summary {11-11.25 Years Old}

August 13, 2020September 20, 2016 by valplowman

This is a summary for Brayden for the first 3 months as an 11 year old.  EATING Eating is great and normal. Food intakes have been normal. One interesting thing …

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Portland, Oregon Travel Tips

January 25, 2024September 15, 2016 by valplowman
Portland travel tips hero image

When I posted pictures of our trip to Portland, Oregon to Instagram, I got several comments from people talking about how much they love Portland. The city of Portland was …

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Why a Guinea Pig Makes a Good Family Pet

August 24, 2026September 14, 2016 by valplowman
Guinea pigs in their cage

Thinking about adding a pet to your family? Guinea pigs can be a wonderful choice for families with children. Discover why these gentle, social, and entertaining little animals make good …

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Brinley Preschooler Summary {4 Years and 1 Month}

August 24, 2026September 13, 2016 by valplowman
4 year old Brinley ready for dance class

Take a peek into life with a 4-year-old! This preschooler summary shares Brinley’s sleep, eating, preschool, activities, daily routine, and what life looked like during this fun stage of childhood. …

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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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3 things you may not know about car seat safety

August 24, 2026September 8, 2016 by valplowman
Child being buckled into the car seat by her mom

Car seat safety can be easy to overlook, especially as your child grows. Discover three important things parents may not know about car seat safety, from avoiding unsafe extras to …

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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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