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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.

20 Fall Picture Books Kids Will Love

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 by valplowman
Brinley holding We're Going on a Leaf Hunt

The best fall picture books for kids, from toddlers to elementary age. Cozy aututmn reads about apples, pumpkins, and falling leaves your family will want to read again and again. …

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Categories Autumn, Book Lists Tags children's books, fall Leave a comment

Screen Time Guidance for 12-18 Month Olds

August 12, 2026 by valplowman
Pretoddler with a screen device

Screen time guidance for 12-18 month olds, including AAP guidelines, practical limits, what to do when older siblings watch TV, and honest talk about using screens as a babysitting tool. …

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Voice Change in Preteen Boys: What to Expect and How to Help Him Through It

August 11, 2026 by valplowman
Brayden with a ball cap and sunglasses standing outside in the mountains

Wondering when your son’s voice will change — or why it hasn’t yet? Get the real timeline, what’s normal, and when it’s worth a call to the doctor, plus tips …

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Categories Preteen, Teens Tags puberty Leave a comment

Fall First Foods for Baby: Introducing Seasonal Produce

August 10, 2026 by valplowman
Baby trying to eat pumpkin

Fall produce makes some of the best baby first foods — and they’re easier to prep than you think. Sweet potato, butternut squash, pears, and apples: puree ideas, finger foods, …

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Categories Autumn, Baby, Solids Tags fall, making babyfood Leave a comment

Tips to Successfully Add Your Baby to the Family

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 by valplowman
New family with new baby

Learn how to successfully welcome a new baby into your family with practical tips on adjusting your schedule, setting boundaries, and creating your new normal. Tips to successfully add a …

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Categories Babywise Benefits, Siblings Tags newborns 8 Comments

Newborn Soothing Methods: Your Complete Toolkit for a Calmer Baby

August 5, 2026 by valplowman
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Crying newborn? Sleep isn’t the only answer. Discover a complete toolkit of newborn soothing methods—from the 5 S’s and pacifiers to babywearing, swings, and more—so you can confidently calm your …

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Categories Baby Tags colic, crying, newborns, pacifier Leave a comment

Tips for Baby-Proofing Your Home

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 by valplowman
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Tips for Baby-Proofing Your Home: What to Childproof (and What to Leave Alone). What to baby proof and what to leave out. You don’t want to make everything indestructible. Not sure …

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Categories Discipline, Safety Tags baby-proofing, Babywise II, child-proofing 4 Comments
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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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