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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.

Poll Results: Age Gap Between Children

May 1, 2019May 25, 2016 by valplowman

I frequently see questions about ideal age gaps between children. People want insight before making that decision on their own. Obviously few people can get the exact gap they choose, …

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Optimal Waketime Lengths for Toddlers 12-24 Months Old

September 12, 2020May 23, 2016 by valplowman
How long a toddler should be awake

Find the best amount of time your toddler should be awake between naps. This is important to getting great naps down for your toddler. It isn’t only babies who need …

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Categories Toddler, Wake Time Length Tags babywise info, optimal waketime, printables 20 Comments

Great Picture Books for Boys

October 12, 2022May 19, 2016 by valplowman
great picture books for boys

If you try to look up a list of ideas of picture books for boys, you will probably have a hard time finding success. We are kind of a little …

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Categories Book Lists, Boys, Child, Preschooler, Toddler Tags book recommendation, children's books 2 Comments

5 Ways to Stay Motivated as a Mother

October 5, 2020May 18, 2016 by valplowman

I have a couple of promises for you, and they are seemingly contradictory. Promise number one, those young years with children are hard. I haven’t yet entered into the teenage …

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Teaching New Skills During Summer

October 5, 2020May 17, 2016 by valplowman
Teaching New Skills During Summer

  Once you have a child who goes to school, it can get difficult to find a good time to teach that child new life-skills. Certainly a first grader has …

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Categories Summer Tags life skills 2 Comments

5 Reasons To Do Summer Camps (and 3 Reasons Not To)

October 5, 2020May 16, 2016 by valplowman

Do you ever wonder if summer camps are worth the time and money it takes? Here are some reasons to a summer camp:   1-It is a great way to …

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Habits of a Successful Stay at Home Mom

May 11, 2026May 12, 2016 by valplowman
Moom giving her daughter a piggy back ride

Feeling overwhelmed as a stay-at-home mom? These simple habits can help you feel more productive, joyful, and in control of your day—from creating routines to giving yourself grace. Read the …

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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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