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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.

Watch My Garden Grow: April 2014 Journal

April 19, 2024April 17, 2014 by valplowman

Watch My Garden Grow: April 2014 Journal {Peas, Spinach, Lettuce, and Onions} I thought it would be helpful for those of you who want to grow a garden for the …

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Categories Gardening Tags Watch My Garden Grow 3 Comments

Surviving Bad Weather {With Kids}

January 29, 2025April 16, 2014 by valplowman
Girl building a snowman. She is putting the coal on the snowman

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is quoted as saying, “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” This quote is also attributed as being a Scandinavian proverb and is …

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Categories Winter Tags Surviving 2 Comments

McKenna Child Summary: 5 Years Old

April 19, 2024April 15, 2014 by valplowman
5 year old McKenna in a princess dress

Daily routine for this 5 year old old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and a schedule to follow. Find out about sibling …

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Categories Child Tags child summary, room sharing 7 Comments

Growing Onions {Watch My Garden Grow Series}

April 15, 2024April 14, 2014 by valplowman
onions in a garden

Get all of the tips you need to be able to grow onions in your own garden at home. Know when to plant and when to harvest. Get delicious fresh …

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Communicating Acceptance not Rejection to Kids

April 15, 2024April 10, 2014 by valplowman

Get 5 tips to communicate that you accept your child for who they are and do not reject them. Create a nurturing, safe, and orderly household. by Rachel Norman Most …

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Categories Parenting Tags BFBN, communication, Guest Post 1 Comment

Balancing Household Responsibilities with Family Time

March 28, 2024April 9, 2014 by valplowman
Balancing Household Responsibilities with Family Time

For me, one of the hardest things to figure out as a parent is the balance of taking care of my house and taking care of my family. I have …

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Brinley Toddler Summary {20 Months Old}

April 15, 2024April 8, 2014 by valplowman
20 month old Brinley looking at the camera

20 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 19.5-20 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about sleep after a time change, …

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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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