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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.

Twinning Babywise

October 7, 2022July 20, 2016 by valplowman

My name is Cole, and I am mom to 4 children: Vera (3.5), Abel (1.5), and twins Mercedes and Samuel (7 weeks). My sister in law gave me a copy …

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Babywise Success- 2 year old and 5 month old twins

October 7, 2022July 19, 2016 by valplowman

by Kimberly Team Cartwright   I am a Babywise quitter. Yep, I said it. I started with it when my son was born, then quit for a few months. I …

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Practice, Persistence, and Patience and Babywise Success

October 7, 2022July 19, 2016 by valplowman

Practice, Persistence, and Patience – How the Letter “P” Equals Babywise Success By Ashley Bellis Mother to a 3 year old son and a newborn son   Last year I …

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Babywise Success Can Come in Small Victories

October 7, 2022July 18, 2016 by valplowman

  I think we sometimes look at the term “success” and think success is only when we have fully arrived somewhere. We have a perfect sleeping baby. Our days are …

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6 Rules for Keeping Children Safe from Strangers

June 22, 2026July 11, 2016 by valplowman
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The internet can be a wonderful tool, but it also comes with real risks for children. Learn six practical rules every parent can use to help keep kids safe online …

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Preventing Jealousy in Your Kids

March 24, 2025June 28, 2016 by valplowman
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How to teach your kids to not be jealous of others and be happy for others rather than jealous of others. The green-eyed monster. Jealousy. There is a reason “monster” …

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How to Manage Kids Alone When Your Spouse Is Away

June 22, 2026June 27, 2016 by valplowman
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Whether your spouse is traveling for work, deployed, or simply away for a few days, solo parenting can feel overwhelming. These practical tips will help you keep routines running smoothly, …

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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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