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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.

Success Story from a Teacher

October 7, 2022July 12, 2011 by valplowman

            As an elementary school teacher, I make sure to provide plenty of structure, routines, and consistency to my students’ day, all the while being flexible …

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Categories Babywise Benefits Tags Babywise Success Stories Week, WOHM 1 Comment

Working Mom Success

October 7, 2022July 11, 2011 by valplowman

My husband and I both work full-time outside of our home. If it were not for Babywise and the subsequent -Wise series, I would be a crazy person. We started …

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Categories Babywise Benefits Tags Babywise Success Stories Week, WOHM 4 Comments

A Former Feed On Demand Mom turned Babywise

October 7, 2022July 11, 2011 by valplowman

I was 19 years old when I had my first son and very inexperienced as most 19 old’s would be when it comes to parenting. I am proud that I …

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Babywise Success Story: TWINS!

October 7, 2022July 11, 2011 by valplowman

Hi! I’m Amanda from and I have a Babywise success story with my identical twin boys, Atticus and Rhett.   When I found out I was having twins, my friends …

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Categories Babywise Benefits, Multiples Tags Babywise Success Stories Week, twins 35 Comments

Babywise Success Stories Week 2011

July 11, 2011 by valplowman

It is here! Babywise Success Stories Week 2011! We have some great stories for you this week. Get ready for a week jam packed with warm fuzzies. Thanks again to …

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A Flexible Schedule Requires a Rested Baby

May 14, 2021June 30, 2011 by valplowman
Mom running errands with baby

If you want your baby to be flexible, you need to make sure you help baby be set up for success by being well-rested. Everyone hopes for a flexible baby. …

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Categories Schedules Tags flexibility, healthy sleep habits 5 Comments

How to Increase Your Capacity as a Mother

May 14, 2021June 29, 2011 by valplowman
How to Increase Your Capacity as a Mother. Learn how to manage life more efficiently.

Inside: How to Increase Your Capacity as a Mother. Learn how to manage life more efficiently. A few days ago, as my children and I were taking a bike ride …

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Categories Motherhood, Parenting Tags word to the weary 19 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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