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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.

Reflux Tips from the Baby Whisperer

April 10, 2025September 10, 2009 by valplowman
Baby on tummy getting back rubbed

How to know if your baby has reflux along with common symptoms of reflux. Get tips on treating reflux and know what to do and what not to do. In …

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Categories Baby Tags Baby Whisperer, Reflux 43 Comments

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 23

November 20, 2020September 8, 2009 by valplowman
McKenna and Brayden playing

Schedule and routine for a 22-23 week old newborn baby. Get info on this baby’s daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your day. Once …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary 12 Comments

Discipline Phrase: “You don’t have the freedom to…”

September 3, 2019September 7, 2009 by valplowman
Little toddler with blue eyes standing on grass

A simple phrase you can say to your child when your child is not obeying you. This one-liner is direct and communicates your point.  A discipline phrase or one-liner is …

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Categories Discipline Phrases 3 Comments

Book Review: The Preschooler’s Busy Book

May 6, 2021September 4, 2009 by valplowman
Preschooler busy book

Book review of the Preschooler’s Busy Book by Trish Kuffner. Find out what the book includes and if it it is worth buying or not. I recently reviewed the Toddler’s …

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Categories Preschooler Tags book recommendation, learning activities 9 Comments

The 10 Absolute Best Things About 4 Month Olds

September 3, 2019September 2, 2009 by valplowman
4 month old baby

4 month olds can be HARD, but there are many wonderful things to cherish about this stage. Read these 10 best things about a four month old.   I really …

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Categories Baby Tags best things stages 14 Comments

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 22

August 14, 2023September 1, 2009 by valplowman
22 week old baby McKenna trying peaches for the first time

Schedule and routine for a 21-22 week old newborn baby. Get info on this baby’s daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your day. NURSING …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary, making babyfood 42 Comments

A Simple Preschool From Home Weekly Schedule

August 26, 2019August 31, 2009 by valplowman
Girl holding up a painted hand

No need to stress over creating your own homeschool preschool schedule. This simple schedule is made for you and easy to do even if you have little ones. I recently …

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Categories Education, Preschooler Tags learning activities 17 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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