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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.

Trust Your Momstincts

October 5, 2026October 12, 2016 by valplowman
Valerie and baby McKenna

Your gut knows your baby best. From a sock-hating newborn to a $140 sleep sack, I’m sharing why I trust my momstincts, and why you should too, even when someone …

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McKenna Child Summary: 7.5 Years Old

September 28, 2026October 11, 2016 by valplowman
McKenna napping on the beach

What does life look like with a 7.5-year-old? McKenna’s update covers the sleep tweak that turned her mood around, her school-day schedule, how we handled a tough swim vs. gymnastics …

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Managing Babywise with Daycare

September 28, 2026October 3, 2016 by valplowman

Can you do Babywise with daycare? Yes! Real moms share what works: choose your non-negotiables, communicate with caregivers, set a hierarchy of goals, and let go of what you can’t …

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Categories Babywise, Childcare Tags daycare, Managing Series, WOHM 1 Comment

Recognizing Various Areas of Giftedness

September 11, 2026September 29, 2016 by valplowman
Child standing in front of a chalkboard with math problems on the board

Giftedness isn’t just academic. Learn the seven recognized areas—from linguistic to interpersonal—so you can spot your child’s real strengths, understand common weaknesses, and know how to nurture both. It can …

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Brayden Preteen Summary {11-11.25 Years Old}

September 11, 2026September 20, 2016 by valplowman
Brayden preteen summary hero image with 4 different pictures from this time period

This preteen summary covers real strategies for easing sleep anxiety, building responsibility through chores, and fostering sibling mentorship—plus a peek at a simple, structured summer schedule. This is a summary …

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Portland, Oregon Travel Tips

September 11, 2026September 15, 2016 by valplowman

Planning a Portland trip? Get the real rundown—must-see spots like Multnomah Falls and Crown Point, where to eat (and what to skip), plus day-trip ideas to Mt. Hood and the …

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Categories Traveling Tags Family Activities 1 Comment

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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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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