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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 Get Baby to Sleep Through the Night

April 9, 2025March 6, 2025 by valplowman
Baby night sleep

What to do when your Babywise baby is not sleeping through the night. Find out how to get baby to sleep through the night and when babies sleep through the …

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Categories Babywise, Night Sleep, Sleep Problems Tags baby sleep, poll results, sttn 10 Comments

St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids

March 12, 2025March 5, 2025 by valplowman
Child dressed in green wearing a leprechan hat

Picture Books and Chapter Books to Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with your kiddos! This is a simple way to celebrate the holiday this year. St. Patrick’s Day is …

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Categories Book Lists, Holidays Tags chapter books, children's books, spring, st. patricks day Leave a comment

17 Common Characteristics of Gifted Children

October 15, 2025March 4, 2025 by valplowman
Gifted child hero image

The most typical characteristics and behaviors of gifted children. Check this list and discover if your child might be gifted. The day I realized my oldest child was truly gifted …

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Categories Gifted 2 Comments

Brinley Preteen Summary: 12.5 Years Old

May 15, 2025March 3, 2025 by valplowman
Brinley, Kaitlyn, and McKenna on the beach in San Diego at sunset

Daily life and schedule for a 12.5-year-old tween who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, the activities she is involved in, and her daily routine. This is a …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Teaching Kids To Do Chores

July 24, 2025February 26, 2025 by valplowman
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Kids can do chores and can do them well! There are many benefits to kids doing chores, not only in the present day but also in preparing them for the …

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St. Patrick’s Day Family Traditions to Start This Year

March 12, 2025February 24, 2025 by valplowman
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Get 11 different ideas of fun St. Patrick’s Day traditions you can start with your family this year. Having traditions is a great way to build a strong family culture …

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How To Easily Get Baby to Sleep in the Crib

March 11, 2025February 21, 2025 by valplowman
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Having trouble getting baby to sleep in her crib? Use these tips to get your baby to peacefully sleep in the crib instead of your arms, the swing, or another …

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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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