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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.

Surviving Baby Diaper Rash: Help It Heal

February 5, 2024January 27, 2014 by valplowman
Baby getting ointment applied to behind

Tips to help your baby’s diaper rash heal. Try these products and tips to keep your baby’s skin clear. Real tips for real moms. The entire time Brayden was in …

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Categories Baby Tags diapers, Surviving 3 Comments

Reader Waking Early from Naps Questions

February 12, 2024January 23, 2014 by valplowman
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Get answers for baby waking early from naps. BABY WAKING EARLY QUESTIONS:

Categories Naps Tags reader questions, waking early 6 Comments

Torn Ligaments and Motherhood: Handling Injuries

February 5, 2024January 23, 2014 by valplowman
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There I was. First night of basketball season. I love playing basketball. I am no professional, but I love to play. It is my favorite sport to play. I love …

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Categories Motherhood Tags #BabywiseSuccess, blog info 6 Comments

Teaching Children to Speak Nicely and Honestly {THINK}

February 5, 2024January 22, 2014 by valplowman
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This acronym is super helpful to get kids to learn how to be kind to others with this simple saying. Great tips for parents! Children are naturally honest people when …

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Categories Moral Training Tags Child Age Range 2 Comments

Kaitlyn Child Summary: 6.75 Years Old

February 12, 2024January 21, 2014 by valplowman

6.75 year old life and daily routine. Learn about her daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with six year olds. Learn about picky eating, losing teeth, …

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Categories Child Tags child summary 4 Comments

Teach and Train to Your Child’s Character Traits

January 29, 2024January 16, 2014 by valplowman
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Teach your children in a way that makes sense to your child and help them overcome limiting character traits so they can have success! By Maureen Monfore, www.ChildwiseChat.com There are …

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Why You NEED to Prioritize Family Meals

January 29, 2024January 15, 2014 by valplowman
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Your children NEED you to prioritize family meal time. Find out why this is a need to make it happen and how you can do it. Do you ever sit …

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Categories Family, Preteen, Teens Tags family time Leave a comment
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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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