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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.

Quotable Mondays: Jealousy

June 17, 2024January 14, 2013 by valplowman
Jealous women

Jealousy robs you of joy. Do not let jealousy ruin your happy times and good days. Explore this quote and see how it affects you.  Today’s quote is: Jealousy is …

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Be Directive, Positive, and Concrete When Correcting Kids

January 16, 2023January 10, 2013 by valplowman
Mom correcting her child

When you are correcting children when they have done something they shouldn’t do, you need to be clear. You need to say what you mean. It is also very helpful …

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Brinley Baby Summary: Week 20

January 16, 2023January 8, 2013 by valplowman
Plowman kids with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Baby schedule for baby’s 20th week. Baby schedule and routine for the twentieth week of life. 19 week old baby routine and daily life. Find out how to increase milk …

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Reading Magic Book Index

May 21, 2019January 3, 2013 by valplowman

  Make Reading Enjoyable Reading Aloud: Start From Birth Reading to Children: What and When Reading Problems: Prevention is Key

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Index: Working Parents

August 5, 2019December 31, 2012 by valplowman

7 Realities of a Work From Home Mom 8 Ways to Stay Productive as a Work-at-Home-Mom {Guest Post} Babywise Tips for Working Parents Working Mom Activities Working Outside the Home

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Index: Shepherding a Child’s Heart

May 29, 2019December 31, 2012 by valplowman

Behavior and the Heart Externals vs. Internals Mistakes with Shaping Influences Parental Authority Selfishness and Rebellion Are Not Outgrown Shaping Influence: Family Life  

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Index: Quotable Mondays

December 31, 2012 by valplowman

Quotable Monday: All About Life Quotable Mondays: Baby Changes Life Quotable Mondays: Be Thankful for All Things Quotable Mondays: Discipline Doubt Your Doubts {Quotable Mondays} Quotable Mondays: Faith to Try …

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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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