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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.

McKenna Teen Summary: 13.75 Years Old

May 21, 2026February 22, 2023 by valplowman
McKenna dress as the Cat on stage in Seussical Jr.

Daily life and schedule for a 13.75 year old teen girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the teenage group. This covers 13.5 years old through 13.75 years …

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Everything You Need to Know for Your PreToddler

November 21, 2024February 13, 2023 by valplowman
Pretoddler Brinley crawling

The 12-18 month old age range is a transitional time from babyhood to toddlerhood. This page has everything you need to get your 12-18 month old sleeping well and on …

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Managing Baby’s Routine with Older Kids’ Activities

February 8, 2023 by valplowman
Newborn Brinley in the car seat in the car.

When you have a baby and have older kids, it can be really hard to maintain a sleep schedule and routine for your baby. Use these ten tips to help …

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Age-Appropriate 8 Year Old Chores

July 16, 2025February 6, 2023 by valplowman
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Chores Your 8 Year Old Can Do. A complete list of chore ideas that your child can learn to do when your child is eight years old. Find out what chores …

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20 Quintessential Books for 6-8 Year Olds

January 30, 2023 by valplowman
Boy reading books

Books for 6-8 year olds. Books for elementary-age children that they will love to read. These make great read alouds or great books for your kid to read alone. There …

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Newborn Routines: Sleep, Schedules, and Play

February 17, 2026January 23, 2023 by valplowman
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Newborn routines to help your new baby sleep well. Tips for getting a solid routine or schedule down and what to do during play time. While some newborn babies are …

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Weekend Routines for Older Kids

January 16, 2023 by valplowman
Plowman family posing for a photo in the fall

As your kids get older, you wonder what a weekend routine should look like. This post outlines what to consider in your weekend routine, from morning wake up time to …

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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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