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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.

Age-Appropriate 8 Year Old Chores

July 16, 2025February 6, 2023 by valplowman
Child pulling laundry from the dryer

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
Mom cuddling newborn baby

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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Categories Preteen, Schedules, Teens Tags family time Leave a comment

Everything You Need to Know for Your Baby

May 7, 2026January 9, 2023 by valplowman
Happy baby sucking on toes

This page has everything you need to get your 3-12 month old sleeping well and on a solid schedule. There is also information to help with playtime and feeding time. …

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Fair vs. Equal When Raising Children

December 19, 2022 by valplowman
children playing on the floor

Should you try to keep things equal among your children? Or should you parent them individually? How do you keep siblings in the funnel and on track with age-appropriate responsibilities …

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Brayden Teen Summary: 17.5 Years Old

January 22, 2025December 14, 2022 by valplowman
17 year old Brayden

All about a 17.5 year old teenage boy. Teen life for a boy and a typical daily schedule and life who was raised on Babywise. This is a summary for …

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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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