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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.

Book Series: Beneficial or Harmful to Reading Skills?

October 20, 2025October 22, 2015 by valplowman
A child reading a book

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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Categories Reading Tags children's books, read aloud handbook Leave a comment

5 Vital Reasons to Establish Good Sleep Habits

December 21, 2023October 21, 2015 by valplowman
Baby girl sleeping on her tummy on a cream colored blanket

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

Brinley Preschooler Summary: 38 Months Old

October 20, 2025October 13, 2015 by valplowman

Peek into the life of a 38-month-old! Discover how routines, swim lessons, dance class, and creativity shape the days of one thriving preschooler in our latest update. Check out the …

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Favorite Toys: Great Christmas Gift Ideas

November 21, 2023October 12, 2015 by valplowman
Favorite Toys: Great Christmas Gift Ideas. Great gift ideas to get for your children for Christmas.

Favorite Toys: Great Christmas Gift Ideas. Great gift ideas to get for your children for Christmas. Christmas is coming!!! I love Christmas. I am a major non-procrastinator when it comes …

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Helping Children Cope With Emotional “Tough Stuff”

October 20, 2025October 8, 2015 by valplowman
Girl squatted down who is sad

Kids will face emotional “tough stuff” — and it’s our job to guide them, not just protect them. In our latest post at Babywise Mom, we explore gentle, faith-based ways …

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Childhood of the Past Was Not Perfect

October 13, 2025October 7, 2015 by valplowman
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Ever feel like people only remember all the “good old days”? This post challenges that myth. Let’s look at childhood past and present—seeing what actually improved, what we once missed, …

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McKenna Child Summary: 6.5 Years Old

August 12, 2024October 6, 2015 by valplowman
McKenna playing the position of keeper during a soccer game

Daily routine for this 6.5 old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and a schedule to follow. Find out about growth spurts for …

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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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