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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.

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 44

October 17, 2022February 2, 2010 by valplowman
10 month old baby

Schedule and routine for a 43-44 week old baby. Get info on this 10 month old daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your day. …

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Categories Baby, Siblings Tags baby summary 6 Comments

First Time Mom Reflections…Changing Diapers

August 18, 2021January 29, 2010 by valplowman
Baby getting diaper changed

It is so normal for a first time parent to have no idea when or how to change baby’s diaper. Do not feel bad if you had to be told! …

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Categories Parenting Tags diapers, first time mom 19 Comments

5 Tips to Make Potty Training a Little Easier

January 28, 2020January 28, 2010 by valplowman
Toddler being potty trained

5 tips to make potty training a little easier even though it is very challenging. These are some great potty training tips from the Baby Whisperer. I don’t mean to …

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Categories Potty Training 19 Comments

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 43

December 28, 2020January 26, 2010 by valplowman
43 week old McKenna with her mom

Schedule and routine for a 42-43 week old baby. Get info on this baby’s daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your day. May I …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary, eczema 20 Comments

The Gist of Babywise: A Full Overview

May 14, 2025January 25, 2010 by valplowman
Baby sleeping

A summary of the book Babywise. Know what the book is all about and milestones to expect with the Babywise method. What is the gist of Babywise? The premise? The …

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Categories Babywise Tags Baby wise, babywise books, babywise theory, On Becoming Babywise 18 Comments

Children Need To Feel Loved in Their Own Way

September 22, 2021January 21, 2010 by valplowman
Parents kissing kid's cheek

When it comes to showing love to your children, you need to show love in a way that is meaningful to your individual child. Learn how in this post.  Do …

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Categories Parenting Tags love, love language 3 Comments

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 42

December 28, 2020January 19, 2010 by valplowman
42 week old babywise baby with her mom

Schedule and routine for a 41-42 week old baby. Get info on this baby’s daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your day. NURSING Things …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary, eczema, teething 22 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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