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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.

What To Do When Baby Takes a Long Time to Fall Asleep

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 by valplowman
Baby laying awake in the crib

When baby will not fall asleep for naps or for bedtime, follow these steps to get baby to fall asleep. Help when baby won’t sleep. You want to fix the current …

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Categories Baby, Sleep, Sleep Problems Tags baby sleep, Top 18 Comments

Discipline Methods for Parents

January 8, 2025December 2, 2024 by valplowman
Mom correcting her child

There are many different ways to correct a child. You do not have to correct the same way every time. Here are many different helpful discipline methods for parents to …

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Sleep Totals: How Much Sleep Should Your Child Get?

August 6, 2025November 25, 2024 by valplowman
3 Kids in pajamas on a bed

Find out how much sleep your child should get per 24 hours, from baby on up through teenager. Learn how long naps and night should be as well as how …

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Kaitlyn Teen Summary: 17.5 Years Old

February 6, 2025November 20, 2024 by valplowman
Kaitlyn wearing a white skirt and blue vest standing in the mountains

17.5 year old teen girl information and helps. See all about her daily life as a teen girl and get the teen schedule. Talking about senior year, preparing for moving out, …

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Babywise Sample Schedules: 16-18 Months Old

March 25, 2025November 18, 2024 by valplowman
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Sample schedules for 16-18 month old pretoddlers using the Babywise method. Know what milestones to expect and how to shift the schedule for your young toddler. 16-18 months old are …

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Traveling with a Newborn: Essential Gear for Stress-Free Trips

March 18, 2025November 13, 2024 by valplowman
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Discover essential gear when traveling with a newborn to ensure a smooth, comfortable, and hassle-free journey for both you and your baby. This post is written by Pi Baby Boutique …

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How to Travel Smart: Handling Disruptions Like a Pro

November 13, 2024November 11, 2024 by valplowman
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Get strategies to build travel resilience and navigate common challenges with ease, get tips to plan ahead, stay flexible, and make informed decisions when faced with travel disruptions, and getting …

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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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