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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.

When Kids Push The Limits (Dos and Don’ts)

February 19, 2024June 19, 2014 by valplowman
grumpy child scowling at the camera with a red background behind her

When your child decides to push boundaries and break rules, what should you do about it? This post discusses what to do and what not to do about it. As …

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How to Have Summer Fun At Home

May 13, 2024June 18, 2014 by valplowman
Child swinging

Get tips for how to have a really fun summer from your own home! Summer does not have to be expensive and grand to be memorable. Summer is something we …

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Categories Summer 2 Comments

Sunburns: Tips for Moms to Prevent and Treat

May 13, 2024June 16, 2014 by valplowman
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Get the tips you need to be able to prevent and treat sunburns for you and your kids this summer. It is summer in the northern hemisphere and that means …

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Categories Summer Tags medical issues, sunburns, Surviving 2 Comments

When Bribery Works as a Parenting Tool

June 28, 2024June 12, 2014 by valplowman
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3 times bribery actually makes sense to use on your kids. You don’t want to ALWAYS bribe your kids, but there are some times you want to. Today, Emily and …

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Brinley Toddler Summary {22 Months Old}

June 24, 2024June 10, 2014 by valplowman
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22 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 21.5-22 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about toddlers struggling with nap time, …

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Categories Toddler Tags toddler summary 13 Comments

Feed Me Friday: Grilled Pizza

June 28, 2024June 6, 2014 by valplowman
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Yummy grilled pizza recipe you can make right at home! This is a kid-favorite at our house. Grilled pizza is one of our favorite summer time foods. It is quite …

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Growing Beans {Watch My Garden Grow Series}

June 24, 2024June 5, 2014 by valplowman
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Get all of the tips you need to be able to grow green beans in your own garden at home. Know when to plant and when to harvest. Get delicious …

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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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