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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.

Reading Magic by Mem Fox Book Recommendation

September 17, 2021September 15, 2011 by valplowman
Reading Magic by Mem Fox

The reasons to read Reading Magic by Mem Fox. It is a fast, simple read and wil help you be prepared to change your kids’ lives. Reading Magic by Mem …

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Categories Reading Tags book recommendation, literacy, Reading Magic 3 Comments

Reading Bedtime Stories without it Taking Over Your Evening

November 20, 2024September 12, 2011 by valplowman
Mother and son reading bedtime story

Reading stories at bedtime is a great part of a bedtime routine. Find out how to incorporate it and still get kids to bed on time. Storytime has got to …

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Categories Sleep Tags bedtime 13 Comments

How I Exercise with 3 Young Kids

September 14, 2021September 9, 2011 by valplowman
Mom ready to exercise holding a baby

Find out how you can fit in daily exercise as a busy mom with young children. Get actionable tips from a mom of three! I am very excited about this …

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Categories Parenting Tags exercise, how I do it 17 Comments

Baby’s Eyes Concerns: When to Be Worried

September 13, 2021September 8, 2011 by valplowman
Baby looking up

There are a lot of things to pay attention to when it comes to baby’s eyes. Learn what to watch for and when to be worried. You know how you …

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Categories Baby Tags baby body signs, physical development 2 Comments

McKenna Toddler Summary: 29 Months Old

August 27, 2021September 6, 2011 by valplowman
29 month old McKenna laughing

A full summary of life for this 29 month old. Find out what daily life was like and find a 29 month old toddler sample schedule to follow. This is …

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Categories Toddler Tags toddler summary 9 Comments

Your Child’s Behavior Reflects the Heart

August 27, 2021September 1, 2011 by valplowman
Child holding up a red heart

When your child is misbehaving, you want to think about what is at the root of the issue and address the heart behind the actions. “…behavior–the things he says and …

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Categories Moral Training Tags Shepherding a Child's Heart 11 Comments

Brayden Child Summary: 6.25 Years Old

August 23, 2021August 30, 2011 by valplowman
6 year old Brayden playing LEGOS outside

6.25 year old life and daily schedule. Learn about this child’s daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with six year olds. Here we have it. The …

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Categories Child Tags child summary 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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