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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 Know if Babywise is Right for You

October 12, 2024September 23, 2024 by valplowman
Plowman family looking away from the camera at a small river

Are you wondering if the Babywise method is right for you or not? Are you wondering how it might affect your family? Will it work with your personality and values? …

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Thanksgiving Picture Books: Funny to Historically Accurate

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 by valplowman
Thanksgiving Picture Books

27 Thanksgiving picture books your kiddos will love. Included are funny Thanksgiving picture books all the way to historically accurate books. We always love to have some books that we …

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Babywise Sample Schedules: Eight Months Old

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 by valplowman
Baby wearing sunhat and looking smug

Sample schedules for an 8 month old using the Babywise method. This is the 9th month of life. Baby schedules for 35-39 weeks old. Sample schedules for a 8-9 month …

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Momcozy Ergonest Maternity Belly Band

September 11, 2024 by valplowman
Mom wearing the Momcozy Maternity Belly Band

The Momcozy Ergonest Maternity Belly Band is designed for skin-friendly wear and ultimate comfort. Featuring our O-shaped 3D molding comfort support structure for the belly and the innovative, patented Ergonest …

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Parenting Preteens: Tips Parents Need

April 27, 2026September 9, 2024 by valplowman
Brinley as a preteen looking off to the side

The preteen, or tween, age range can be a bit of a roller coaster. This is the 8-12 year range. As your child gets older in this range and hits …

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Brinley Preteen Summary: 12 Years Old

December 12, 2024September 4, 2024 by valplowman

Daily life and schedule for a 12-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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How to Potty Train and Maintain Your Routine

June 16, 2025August 28, 2024 by valplowman
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When you start potty training, you might wonder how to still have your toddler take naps and play independently. This post outlines how. Get tips for when to use diapers for …

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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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