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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.

Babywise Benefits for Preschoolers (and Homeschoolers)

October 7, 2022July 15, 2014 by valplowman

My family has officially moved out of the baby stage since my daughters are now five and three years old. Having done Babywise with my oldest daughter since she was …

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The benefits of routine and good sleep

October 7, 2022July 14, 2014 by valplowman

I’m a first time mum with a 14 month old. I read babywise before my son arrived and am so grateful I did. Feeling like I had a plan in …

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Sacred Night Time Sleep

October 7, 2022July 14, 2014 by valplowman

Before my son was born, a lady let me borrow “On Becoming Babywise” and I read it cover to cover. She had four children and was a big advocate of …

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Peace with 3 under Two!

October 7, 2022July 14, 2014 by valplowman

image source So, I wanted to share our experience. My husband and I didn’t find each other until our early/mid thirties, so we were anxious to get our family started. …

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Tips for Camping with Children

October 13, 2021June 26, 2014 by valplowman

Camping is pretty much our family’s favorite thing to do. It is a great vacation with young children. It is inexpensive and really relaxed. There are a lot of amazing …

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The Journey IS the Destination

June 24, 2024June 25, 2014 by valplowman
family walking down the train tracks

Find joy in the journey of parenting your kids. The journey is the WHOLE point. There is no end point to parenting. There I was, watching The Voice. I was …

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Brinley Toddler Summary {22.5 Months Old}

June 24, 2024June 24, 2014 by valplowman
Brinley sitting in her stroller while on a walk

22.5 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 22-22.5 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about when your toddler eats less, …

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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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