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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.

How I got rid of my “mask of pregnancy”

March 9, 2026March 3, 2016 by valplowman
Woman taking a vitamin

7 years of melasma. Years of hair loss. Nothing worked—until one random vitamin aisle discovery changed everything. My mask of pregnancy vanished & my hair stopped falling out in handfuls. …

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Going to Your Kids’ Games Prepared

March 9, 2026March 2, 2016 by valplowman
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Soaked feet. Freezing bones. 100-degree heat. Welcome to spring soccer season! After 7 years as sports parents, we’ve learned what equipment actually works to survive outdoor games. From the must-have …

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Categories Extra Curricular Tags sports 3 Comments

To the Mom of the First-Born Poor Sleeper

March 9, 2026March 1, 2016 by valplowman
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To every exhausted first-time mom: Your baby won’t nap longer than 45 minutes. You’re doing everything “right” but still failing. You’re not alone. This heartfelt letter reminds you that you’re …

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Categories Motherhood, Sleep Problems Tags 45 minute intruder, first time mom, word to the weary 3 Comments

Be the Master of Your Finances

February 23, 2026February 25, 2016 by valplowman
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Don’t let money deceive you. Learn to master your finances without letting wealth define your success or happiness. Discover how to avoid debt, live within your means, and keep what …

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Tips for Organizing Your Bathroom

February 23, 2026February 23, 2016 by valplowman
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Transform your chaotic bathroom into an organized oasis! From drawer organizers to storage cabinets, learn practical tips for decluttering, maximizing small spaces, and keeping everything from makeup to medicine neatly …

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Managing Marriage Slumps

January 14, 2019February 22, 2016 by valplowman
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Managing Marriage Slumps. How to manage the slumps that are sure to come in marriage. 13 things to do when times get tough. I recently posed a question on the …

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Organizing Kids Crafts and Memories

February 16, 2026February 18, 2016 by valplowman
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Drowning in artwork? Learn a simple 4-phase system to manage kids’ crafts without guilt or clutter. Weekly photos, strategic sorting, and smart storage keep memories safe while preventing paper overwhelm. …

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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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