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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.

Brayden Preteen Summary: 10 Years Old

July 7, 2025June 2, 2015 by valplowman
Brayden and his friends at the race

10 year old boy life and daily schedule. Learn about this child’s daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with 10 year olds. Learn about being a …

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What to Do When Discipline is Not Working

March 22, 2024June 1, 2015 by valplowman
Mom correcting her child

Sometimes you have tried all you can think to try and you still are getting nowhere with your child. You need to correct your child and teach her to obey, …

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How to Make Reading to Toddlers Enjoyable and Effective

July 28, 2025May 28, 2015 by valplowman
McKenna closely reading a book

Want to make storytime more meaningful with your toddler? Discover helpful tips, book ideas, and strategies to build attention span and foster a love for reading from the start. Read …

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Brinley Toddler Summary: 33.5 Months Old

June 9, 2025May 27, 2015 by valplowman
Brinley in her big girl bed

33.5 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 33.5 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about toddler moving from a crib …

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Father’s Impact on His Daughters

July 28, 2025May 22, 2015 by valplowman
Nate reading to Kaitlyn

A father’s role in his daughter’s life shapes her confidence, relationships, and self-worth. Discover why dads matter so much—and how to strengthen that bond at every age. Don’t miss this …

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Why You Should Start Reading to Your Baby Right Away

July 28, 2025May 21, 2015 by valplowman
Mom reading ot her infant

Want to start reading to your baby but not sure how—or if it even matters yet? Discover why reading to infants is powerful, how to make it part of your …

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Private Interviews with Children

May 16, 2019May 20, 2015 by valplowman

  Each week, we set aside one night that is our family night. We call this Family Home Evening. This year, we have started a new tradition. The first week of …

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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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