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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.

Parent Directed Feeding (Babywise PDF) Explained

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 by valplowman
Mother holding new baby

Learn why the Babywise PDF (Parent Directed Feeding) philosophy is so empowering and enables parents to help babies sleep through the night young. Parent Directed Feeding (PDF) is the sweet …

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Categories Babywise, Bottle Feeding Tags babywise book one, babywise theory, newborns, nursing, PDF 13 Comments

How to Teach Kids Time Management for the School Year

October 1, 2025September 8, 2025 by valplowman
Girl with a backpack on and books on her head

Help your child succeed this school year with simple time management tips. Learn age-appropriate strategies, routines, and tools to teach kids responsibility, balance, and independence. The school year brings a …

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Categories Child, Preteen, Schooling Tags Back to School, time management Leave a comment

The Complete Guide to Troubleshooting Short Baby Naps

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 by valplowman
Baby yawning on a bed

Short naps can leave both you and your baby frustrated. If your little one wakes after just 30–45 minutes, don’t panic—there are common reasons and simple fixes. Use this troubleshooting …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems Tags Top 122 Comments

Sample Babywise Schedules: 0-12 Months

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 by valplowman
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Inside: Over 100 sample Babywise schedules for 0-12 month olds. Baby sleep schedules and routines to help your baby eat well, take great naps, and sleep through the night. 

Categories Babywise, Sample Schedules Tags baby sleep, Babywise Schedules, Top 64 Comments

10 Really Fun Things to Do With Your Kids This Fall

April 30, 2026August 27, 2025 by valplowman
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What to do with your children in the fall. Great family activities and activities that make great family traditions year after year. Crisp leaves, pumpkin art, corn mazes, and cozy …

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Your Babywise Baby: First Year Overview

May 28, 2026August 26, 2025 by valplowman
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Explore what to expect during your Babywise baby’s first year with our easy-to-read schedule chart, milestone guide, and routine tips. Babywise schedule chart and printable cheat sheet. What to expect …

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Categories Babywise Tags babywise book one, babywise milestones, Top 29 Comments

Creating an After-School Routine that Works for the Whole Family

November 20, 2025August 25, 2025 by valplowman
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Make after-school hours smoother with a routine that works for everyone. Learn how to balance snacks, homework, chores, and downtime so your family can enjoy calmer, happier evenings together. The …

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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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