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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 Independent Playtime Saved Our Homeschool

December 18, 2023September 10, 2015 by valplowman
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Independent playtime is a great tool to use to help with your homeschool. This tool can help you have success with homeschooling. What is Independent Playtime? Beginning at birth, I …

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Brinley Preschooler Summary: 37 Months Old

September 22, 2025September 8, 2015 by valplowman
Brinley with a birthday cake

Brinley’s 37-month update! 🤗 From returning naps and swim lessons to potty training drama and dance class joys, this post walks through her daily routine, favorite moments, and what life …

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Categories Potty Training, Preschooler Tags preschooler summary 1 Comment

Figuring Out What is Essential (free printable)

October 6, 2025September 4, 2015 by valplowman
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Life can feel overwhelming when everything seems urgent. This post offers a simple framework to help you prioritize what truly matters—so you can focus on the essentials and let go …

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Only a Few Things Are Essential

October 6, 2025September 2, 2015 by valplowman
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Life is full of “good” things—but are they all necessary? This post invites you to sort through your busy schedule and focus on what truly matters. Learn how to cut …

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Categories Motherhood, Organizing Tags productivity, time management 2 Comments

Brayden Preteen Summary: 10.25 Years Old

September 22, 2025September 1, 2015 by valplowman
Brayden at the lake

Brayden just turned 10¼ and this post gives a sweet snapshot of what he’s up to — from the meals he loves, to sleep habits, favorite books, summer sports wins, …

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Getting Stuff Done–Stop Fighting Yourself!

September 8, 2025August 31, 2015 by valplowman

Tired of the everyday battles over chores, routines, and tasks? This post shares gentle strategies to reduce resistance, create cooperation, and make life smoother for you and your family. Click …

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Storing Water for Emergencies

September 8, 2025August 27, 2015 by valplowman
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Want to be prepared for anything? 💧This post walks you through how to store water safely for emergencies—what containers to use, how much you need, and how to keep it …

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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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