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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.

Accepting Your Child “As Is”

May 27, 2024May 21, 2014 by valplowman
Kaitlyn holding her cat

We need to accept our children for who they are and not try to force them to be something they are not. When you buy something off of Craig’s List …

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Brinley Toddler Summary {21.5 Months Old}

May 27, 2024May 20, 2014 by valplowman
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21.5 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 21-21.5 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about disrupting naps, teething, and getting …

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Categories Toddler Tags toddler summary 1 Comment

Very Best Things about 15-18 Month Olds

May 27, 2024May 15, 2014 by valplowman

The ten very best things about 15-18 month olds. There are always things to love about every age and stage. What to love about pretoddlers. I have shared before that …

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A real mom’s experience with postpartum depression

May 27, 2024May 13, 2014 by valplowman
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Postpartum depression is a hard thing for moms to deal with. Read this real mom’s story and experiences and advice. I am excited for this guest post today. This is …

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Categories Motherhood Tags depression, postpartum 2 Comments

How to Use Vinegar in Laundry

May 20, 2024May 12, 2014 by valplowman
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There are great uses for vinegar in laundry. You can prevent color fading, soften fabric, clean the washing machine, whiten clothes, fight stains, and deodorize clothes. Not too long ago, …

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Categories Cleaning Tags laundry 7 Comments

How to Manage Performance Nerves

May 20, 2024May 8, 2014 by valplowman
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Get 9 tips to help you or your child overcome performance nerves. It can be scary to perform. These tips can help you relax and perform well. A little over …

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Watch My Garden Grow: May 2014 Journal

May 20, 2024May 7, 2014 by valplowman
Garden in May

Watch My Garden Grow: May 2014 Journal {Peas, Spinach, Lettuce, Carrots, and Onions} Here is a garden update on items growing in my garden as of early May 2014. I …

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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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