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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.

Fun Games for the Whole Family

February 3, 2025January 30, 2015 by valplowman
Family playing a game together

Playing games as a family is a great way to spend time together and grow your bonds. Here are some of the best games to play as a family, broken …

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Categories Family Tags family time, games 7 Comments

How and Why of Knowing Our Children’s Love Languages

September 22, 2021January 29, 2015 by valplowman
Family of 6 sitting on river rock

The How and Why of Knowing Our Children’s Love Languages. How to figure out what your kids’ love languages are and why you should do so. How to Know Your …

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Categories Parenting Tags love, love language 2 Comments

Guilt as a Mother: Consider the Source

February 3, 2025January 28, 2015 by valplowman
Woman feeling guilty. She is wearing a yellow shirt.

If you feel like you are a failure and can never improve, this is not inspiration from the Lord. The Lord will correct you, but He will always encourage you …

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Categories Motherhood Tags word to the weary 2 Comments

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
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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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