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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.

Creating Valentine’s Day Traditions Your Family Will Cherish

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 by valplowman
Two children with hearts and a pink background

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romance—it’s a beautiful chance to build family connection. This post shares meaningful, age-appropriate Valentine’s Day traditions for families, from simple breakfasts to heartfelt conversations. Choose …

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Categories Family, Holidays Tags traditions, Valentines Leave a comment

How to Fix Your Child’s Sleep Deficit

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 by valplowman
Toddler sleeping in bed

Your baby’s sleep is getting worse, not better. Short naps, early wakings, constant crankiness—and you can’t figure out why. The culprit might be sleep deficit: accumulated sleep debt that compounds …

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Categories Sleep Problems Tags healthy sleep habits, sleep deficit 17 Comments

How to Get Baby Waking Up Happy from Naps: 3 Essential Rules

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 by valplowman
Happy Baby

Dreading that post-nap cry? Your baby CAN wake up happy! Most babies develop this skill by 4-6 months. Learn the 3 simple rules that transform cranky wake-ups into peaceful babbling—plus …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems Tags mom not baby decides, poll results, waking up happy 31 Comments

Very Simple Olympic Opening Ceremony Party Food

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by valplowman
olympic opening ceremony party food

Want to make the Olympic Opening Ceremonies exciting for kids? Host a simple party focused on delicious food! Get easy ideas for Olympic ring-colored snacks, treats from the host country, …

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Family Tips: Siblings, Activities, Travel, & More!

January 26, 2026 by valplowman
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Explore practical tips, fun ideas, and meaningful traditions for families at every stage. From parenting strategies to sibling harmony, routines, and connection, these posts help you build a happy, balanced, …

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Sleep Begets Sleep? Babies Need Daytime Naps for Better Night Sleep

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by valplowman
The more baby sleeps, the better baby will sleep. Sleep begets sleep. Do not think you can keep baby up for hours and then get long sleep.

Discover why sleep begets sleep for babies. Learn science-backed strategies to help your baby nap better during the day for improved nighttime sleep. Expert tips from Babywise, Baby Whisperer & …

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Categories Sleep Tags Baby Whisperer, hogg, problem solving, sttn 12 Comments

2 Year Old Sleep Problems – How To Solve Them!

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 by valplowman
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Is your 2-year-old suddenly taking forever to fall asleep? You’re not alone! Discover why toddlers commonly struggle with sleep around age two and get practical solutions for handling nighttime battles, …

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Categories Sleep Problems, Toddler Tags bedtime, poll results, sleep regression 74 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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