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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.

How To Do Fading Sleep Training: A Complete Guide

August 3, 2026 by valplowman
Baby sleeping with mom with hand on baby's head

Wanting to sleep train your baby but not comfortable with cry-it-out? The fading method offers a gentle, gradual way to help your baby learn independent sleep skills with fewer tears …

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5 Sleep Training Tips That Actually Work (From a Mom of Four)

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 by valplowman
baby sleeping wearing a white onesie

Real sleep training tips from a mom who has sleep trained four very different babies. Learn how to choose a method, pick an age, and stay consistent so your baby …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO, newborns 14 Comments

How to Prepare Your Kids for Roommates

July 29, 2026 by valplowman
Two roommates talking on move-in day

Roommates take your food. They borrow your clothes. They’re loud at 2am. Teaching your teen to handle this now (before they’re living it) makes all the difference. Here’s how to …

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How to Motivate Children to Clean Up After Themselves

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 by valplowman
child hugging a piggy bank

The fix for constant kid clutter isn’t a chore chart—it’s 5 cents. Here’s how a tiny per-item charge (and a trip to Coldstone for me) taught my kids to clean …

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McKenna Teen Summary: 17.25 Years Old

July 27, 2026 by valplowman
McKenna leaning on a tree

Daily life and schedule for a 17 year old teen girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the teenage group. This covers 17 years old through 17.25 years …

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When Should Kids Do Homework? The Best Time of Day

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by valplowman
Child doing homework sitting at the table

…and a Simple Routine That Works)… The best time for homework isn’t a magic hour — it’s consistency. Here’s why doing it soon after school beats waiting, plus a simple …

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First Day of Kindergarten: What Parents Need to Know

August 5, 2026July 22, 2026 by valplowman
First day of Kindergarten for Brinley. She is standing between her two older sisters and holding a sign for her first day

Sending your child off to kindergarten for the first time is exciting, emotional, and sometimes a little overwhelming. From easing first-day jitters to creating smooth school routines, here’s everything parents …

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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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