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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.

Kauai Travel: Adventure and Fun in Hawaii

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 by valplowman
3 people in front of a waterfall in Kauai

Get all the tips and a full itinerary for a fun week in Kauai! Find out where to stay, what to do, where to eat, great beaches, fun hikes, and …

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How To Tell the Difference Between Smart and Gifted

May 19, 2026August 21, 2024 by valplowman

What to look for in determining gifted vs smart kids. This post outlines 6 traits and what those traits look like in smart children vs gifted children. At some point …

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Why Early Financial Education Matters for Your Child’s Future

August 19, 2024 by valplowman
2 parents and their child putting coins in a pink piggy bank

7 reasons early financial education is important for children. Learn why you want to take the time to teach your kids about finances from a young age. written by Rebecca …

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The Best Toys for 18 Month Olds

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 by valplowman
The Best Toys for 18 Month Olds. A big list of toys worth getting for your 18 month old toddler to play with. These are great for a gift list!

The Best Toys for 18 Month Olds. A big list of toys worth getting for your 18 month old toddler to play with. These are great for a gift list!

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Kaitlyn Teen Summary: 17.25 Years Old

November 21, 2024August 12, 2024 by valplowman
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17.25 year old teen girl information and helps. See all about her daily life as a teen girl and get the teen schedule. Talking about “hanger”, getting wisdom teeth removed, and …

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Distraction as a Discipline Tool: Tips for Parents

June 18, 2025August 7, 2024 by valplowman
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Distraction is a great method to use to correct your child. This can be really helpful in public settings when you want to stop a behavior but do not want …

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Tips for Parenting Child Age Range (5-8 Years Old)

March 11, 2026August 5, 2024 by valplowman
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The child age range is often referred to as the golden years. Most children are quite easy at this time. It is a little reprieve between the difficulties of the …

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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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