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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.

Your Newborn’s Body: A Calm Guide to the Things That Scare New Parents Most

April 2, 2026March 16, 2026 by valplowman
Newborn baby with fresh umbilical cord cut

Your newborn’s body can look pretty alarming in the first week — and almost all of it is completely normal. Jaundice, cord stumps, mystery poop colors: here’s what’s fine, what’s …

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Categories Baby Tags medical issues, newborns Leave a comment

Logical Consequences to Stop Kids Hitting and Biting

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 by valplowman
Grumpy child

Hitting and biting solved! Learn the exact logical consequence to use (immediate isolation), how to stay calm when it happens, and the 4 main triggers behind aggressive behavior. Includes prevention …

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Categories Consequences Tags hitting, logical consequences 13 Comments

Best Toys For Preschoolers age 3 and Up

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 by valplowman
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Looking for the perfect gift for your preschooler? This massive list has over 38 toy ideas for ages 3 and up! From educational toys and puzzles to dress-up, bikes, and …

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How To Accurately Calculate Baby Wake Time Length

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by valplowman
Mom and Baby together

Confused about wake windows? Does feeding time count? When does it start—when baby wakes or when you get them up? When does it end—when you put them down or when …

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Categories Wake Time Length Tags optimal waketime, problem solving, waketime length 10 Comments

How to Teach Your Child to Tie Their Shoes (Without Frustration!)

March 9, 2026 by valplowman
Picture of child tying her shoes

Shoe tying: the milestone that tests every parent’s patience! Learn the best age to start, two foolproof methods kids love, and tips to make it click — without the tears …

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Sample 4 Hour Schedules for Your Baby

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 by valplowman
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Ready for a 4-hour schedule? Browse 52+ real sample schedules from babies ages 3-12 months—breastfed, formula-fed, and combo. Find the perfect routine for your family with detailed feeding, nap, and …

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Categories Sample Schedules Tags Babywise Schedules, four hour schedule 2 Comments

How to Calculate Waketime When Baby Wakes Early

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 by valplowman
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Baby woke early from a nap? Should you keep the same wake time length or stick to the schedule? Learn how to calculate the right wake window when naps go …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Wake Time Length Tags waketime length, waking early 64 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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