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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.

Nurturing Natural Talents and Abilities in Our Kids

April 15, 2022April 16, 2012 by valplowman
Kids playing soccer

How to nurture the natural abilities in our kids. Know what to look for, how to avoid pushing, and what else to focus on. We all inherit a great deal …

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Tips from a Mom Pharmacist for Common Sickness

April 11, 2022April 12, 2012 by valplowman
Pharmacist

Get tips on how to help your kids with congestion, reflux, and fevers. Also, get tips on antibiotics and vitamins from a mom pharmacist. by Bethany Lynch I love Babywise, …

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Categories Sickness Tags Guest Post, Reflux 20 Comments

10 Signs of Digital Overload and What to Do About It

April 11, 2022April 11, 2012 by valplowman
Child holding a tablet

Get a list of ten signs you have digital overload and are addicted to technology and what you can do to prevent and treat it. There I was. I was …

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Categories Technology 3 Comments

McKenna Summary: 36 Months Old

March 28, 2022April 10, 2012 by valplowman
36 month old McKenna

A full summary of life for this 36 month old. Find out what daily life was like and find a 3 year old toddler sample schedule to follow. This is …

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Parenting is Like Gardening

March 28, 2022April 9, 2012 by valplowman
Parenting is like gardening

We can learn a lot about the role of a parent as we study the role of a gardener. There are many similarities on how to raise children. The first …

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Categories Toddlerwise 3 Comments

Pregnant and Coughing? This Could Be Why!

March 21, 2022March 30, 2012 by valplowman
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Are you pregnant and coughing constantly? Find out a common reason for this and how you can fix it. Get actional solutions. Pregnancy is amazing in many ways. You are …

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Categories Pregnancy Tags Reflux 8 Comments

Concerns About Your Baby’s Nose

March 21, 2022March 29, 2012 by valplowman
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 Learn what is normal with baby’s nose and when to be concerned and seek a doctor’s advice about baby nose concerns. Did you know that a newborn recognizes a mother …

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Categories Baby Tags baby body signs, physical development 5 Comments
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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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