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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.

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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Categories Child Tags child summary 2 Comments

Resolutions Parents Should Make that Matter

December 30, 2024January 7, 2015 by valplowman

Get 7 categories of ideas for setting your New Year’s Resolutions this year. As parents, we should be making goals to continue to improve and grow! Here we are, one …

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Categories Parenting Tags goals 3 Comments

Brinley Toddler Summary: 29 Months Old

October 29, 2024January 6, 2015 by valplowman
Brinley with Santa and Mrs. Claus

29 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 29 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about your toddler throwing fits at …

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San Diego Zoo Tips for Families

December 16, 2024December 20, 2014 by valplowman
Plowman family at the San Diego Zoo

Get the tips you need to take your family to the San Diego Zoo and see as many animals as possible while there! The San Diego Zoo is what we …

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Categories Traveling Tags San Diego Zoo, Southern California, vacations 2 Comments

Universal Studios Tips for Families

December 16, 2024December 18, 2014 by valplowman
Universal Studios tips

Get tips for traveling to Universal Studios California with your family. Find out how many days to plan for and the best ages for kids to visit. How Many Days? …

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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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