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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.

Traveling to Chicago Tips

January 25, 2024November 2, 2015 by valplowman
Chicago sky line

    We recently took a trip to Chicago as a family. The number one question I got when I told people we were going to Chicago was, “Why?!?” Chicago …

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Categories Traveling Tags Chicago, family vacation 5 Comments

What Is Giftedness? Understanding Traits & Support for Gifted Kids

October 24, 2025October 30, 2015 by valplowman
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Curious what “gifted” really means? Discover the modern view of giftedness—beyond high IQ—and how kids who learn and feel differently can thrive with the right support, not just labels.  You …

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Categories Gifted 2 Comments

Kaitlyn Preteen Summary: 8.5 Years Old

October 27, 2025October 29, 2015 by valplowman
All 4 kids at a fall activity

8.5 year old life and daily routine. In this pre-teen update, we cover her growth, routines, friendships, and how we’re navigating this season as a family. A peek into childhood’s …

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Categories Preteen Tags Preteen Summary 3 Comments

Organizing Your Time as a Busy Parent: Simple Strategies

October 24, 2025October 27, 2015 by valplowman
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truggling to keep up with your schedule? Our new post walks you through organizing your time as a parent—from routines to priorities—to bring clarity, calm, and control back into your …

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Categories Organizing Tags time management 2 Comments

Prioritizing Your Time as a Busy Parent

October 24, 2025October 26, 2015 by valplowman
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Feeling pulled in a hundred directions? This post shows how to truly prioritize your time—focus on what matters, drop what doesn’t, and live your season instead of just waiting for …

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Categories Organizing Tags time management 1 Comment

Book Series: Beneficial or Harmful to Reading Skills?

October 20, 2025October 22, 2015 by valplowman
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Ever wondered if reading a book series is a help or a hindrance to your child’s reading skills? Our latest post explores the truth about book series—why they’re actually beneficial, …

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5 Vital Reasons to Establish Good Sleep Habits

December 21, 2023October 21, 2015 by valplowman
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It is not convenient to put the work into great sleep habits for your baby. Here are five vital reasons you should put the effort required into this. It isn’t …

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Categories Sleep, Sleep Training Tags healthy sleep habits, sleep routine 3 Comments
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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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