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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.

Kaitlyn Child Summary: 7.75 Years

August 12, 2024January 27, 2015 by valplowman
Kaitlyn with her soccer team

7.75 year old life and daily routine. Learn about her daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with seven year olds. Learn about clothes sizing for girls …

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Categories Child Tags child summary 4 Comments

Real Mom Tips for Surviving Witching Hour

February 3, 2025January 26, 2015 by valplowman

When your baby is hard to calm down when crying, it is probably because of witching hour. Get tips for how to help your baby through this. Your days go …

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Categories Baby Tags Surviving, witching hour 6 Comments

Brinley Toddler Summary: 29.5 Months Old

November 5, 2024January 20, 2015 by valplowman
Brinley in a sled

29.5 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 29.5 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about a toddler resisting nap time, …

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Categories Toddler Tags toddler summary 6 Comments

This, Too, Shall Pass {Guest Post}

May 6, 2024January 15, 2015 by valplowman
Mom kissing newborn face. Newborn is crying

Life with a newborn can be really hard! It seems overwhelming and hard. But the hard days do end. by Elaine from http://www.faithfullyinfertile.com/ As a general rule, I dislike the …

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Categories Motherhood Tags adoption, BFBN, Guest Post, newborns, word to the weary 1 Comment

How Praise Can Damage Your Child

January 13, 2025January 13, 2015 by valplowman

Did you know praise can actually HURT your child? Learn how to praise the correct way to motivate and help your child rather than cause long-term difficulty and struggles. This …

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Categories Parenting Tags Nurture Shock, perfectionism, self-esteem Leave a comment

Feed Me Friday: Kiss Cookies (aka Peanut Blossoms)

January 13, 2025January 9, 2015 by valplowman
Kiss Cookies (also known as peanut blossom cookies)

Kiss Cookies (aka Peanut Blossom Cookies) are a delicious cookie to bake with children. They are simple, but there is a lot a child can help with without it being …

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McKenna Child Summary: 5.75 Years Old

August 5, 2024January 8, 2015 by valplowman
McKenna after winning a race at school

Daily routine for this 5.75-year-old old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and a schedule to follow. Find out about the transition into …

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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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