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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.

France Travel Itinerary, Food, and Accommodations

August 29, 2024June 24, 2024 by valplowman
Nate, Valerie, and Brayden in front of the Eiffel Tower

France is a wonderful country to visit full of history, culture, and good food! Get ideas for what to do, what to eat, and where to stay. Many years ago, …

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Categories Traveling Tags Family Activities Leave a comment

Kids’ Chore Schedule for School Days

August 28, 2025June 19, 2024 by valplowman
Family working together to clean the kitchen

Get ideas for how to fit in chores even on school days. There are many different options for how to still fit those chores in even when your child is …

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Brayden Teen Summary: 19 Years Old

June 17, 2024 by valplowman
Brayden with Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream

The latest update on Brayden, who is living in Africa for two years serving a mission. This is an update on Brayden from 18.5-19 years old. Here is the latest …

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4 Must-Try Newborn Wake Window Activities

June 12, 2024 by valplowman
Little Bloomer Little Dreams box contents

Get four ideas of things to do with your newborn (age 0-3 months) during playtime each day. Learn how the activity will benefit your newborn and tips for success. by …

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Healthy & Yummy Strawberry Smoothie for Kids

June 10, 2024 by valplowman
Naked Nutrition container next to a strawberry smoothie

Get a healthy supplement to your child’s diet with this clean nutrition shake for children from Naked. It is made in the USA and is free from gluten, soy, GMOs, …

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Helping Kids Avoid Summer Setback

September 10, 2026June 5, 2024 by valplowman
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How to avoid your child having the summer slide in all areas. Avoid summer setback in reading, writing, math, athletics and more. The term “summer setback” is used to describe when …

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Categories Education, Summer Tags summer setback 4 Comments

Sleep Training: All the tips you need!

August 6, 2026June 3, 2024 by valplowman
Baby sleeping on a stuffed moon wearing glasses

If you want your baby to be able to take solid naps and sleep through the night, your baby needs to know how to fall asleep independently. This is where …

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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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