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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.

Babywise is healthy for mom too!

October 7, 2022July 13, 2015 by valplowman

  My name is Tiffany, and I have four boys, ages 5, 3, 2, and 1. I’ve appreciated many things about Babywise over the last several years. In the 5 …

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Success Even Through Difficulty

October 7, 2022July 13, 2015 by valplowman

image source My girl is almost 10 months old. Upon coming home from the hospital with her, we experienced some feeding challenges with her and physical issues with me. I …

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Diligence Pays Off

October 7, 2022July 13, 2015 by valplowman

by Cindy   The most frequent thing​s​ we hear from other people​ are​ “Your son is so happy!” and “He is the happiest baby we’ve ever seen!” While some of this may …

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Babywise Success Stories Week 2015

October 7, 2022July 13, 2015 by valplowman

  It is here! Babywise Success Stories week. I love hearing each year from you readers as you share the success you have found with using Babywise and the other …

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Surviving Flying with Children

August 4, 2025July 2, 2015 by valplowman
child on a flight

Flying with kids soon? ✈️ Don’t just survive the trip—make it smoother for everyone! Get practical tips, packing hacks, and sanity-saving strategies for flying with babies, toddlers, and beyond. You …

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Teaching Children to Care for Possessions

August 4, 2025July 1, 2015 by valplowman
Child playing with dinosaurs

Want your kids to grow into thoughtful, responsible adults? Teaching them to care for others is a powerful first step. This post shares practical ways to build empathy, compassion, and …

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McKenna Child Summary {6.25 Years Old}

August 12, 2024June 30, 2015 by valplowman
McKenna, Valerie, and Brinley in Colorado at a mine

Daily routine for this 6.25 old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and a schedule to follow. Find out about healthy eating, how …

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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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