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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.

Reader Favorites: Child Toys ages 5-7

June 18, 2019August 25, 2010 by valplowman

For this post, share  your favorite toys for children 5-7. Please share the name of the toy and a brief reason why you/your child likes it. Please also include the age …

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Reader Favorites: Preschooler Toys

June 18, 2019August 25, 2010 by valplowman

For this post, share  your favorite toys for the three and four year olds. Please share the name of the toy and a brief reason why you/your child likes it. Please …

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Reader Favorites: Toddler Toys

April 15, 2024August 25, 2010 by valplowman

For this post, share  your favorite toys for the toddlers 18 months on through age two (this means the year the child is two, up until he/she turns three). Please share …

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Reader Favorites: Pre-Toddler Toys

June 18, 2019August 25, 2010 by valplowman

Okay readers, what are your favorite toys for the toddlers 12-18 months old? Please share the name of the toy and a brief reason why you/your child likes it. You …

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McKenna Pre-Toddler Summary: 16.5 Months Old

August 24, 2020August 24, 2010 by valplowman
16.5 month old McKenna

A full summary of life for this 16.5 month old. Find out what daily life was like and find a 16.5 month old sample schedule to follow. The craziness of …

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Categories Pretoddler Tags pre-toddler summary 3 Comments

Why The Read-Aloud Handbook is a Must-Read

August 24, 2020August 23, 2010 by valplowman
Child reading a book

The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease is a must-read for all parents and teachers. Find out why in this post. Are you ready for some gushing? I don’t know that …

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Categories Reading Tags book recommendation, literacy, read aloud handbook 8 Comments

Why Routines Work So Well for Developmental Disorders

August 10, 2020August 19, 2010 by valplowman
A mom and her autistic child

If your child has a developmental disorder, a routine can work really well! Read about this mom’s journey with autism and routines. I recently did my first radio show on …

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Categories Parenting Tags autism, Guest Post, spectrum disorders 9 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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