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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.

Kaitlyn Teen Summary: 14.75 Years Old

January 30, 2024February 16, 2022 by valplowman
14 year old Kaitlyn

14.75 year old teen girl information and helps. See all about her daily life as a teen girl and get the teen schedule.  This is the latest on Kaitlyn from …

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Babywise Mom Potty Training Method

June 29, 2023February 14, 2022 by valplowman
Potty training toddler sitting on the potty

The Babywise Mom method for potty training. Find out a simple way to potty train your toddler that works with your Babywise schedule. Potty training can be intimidating. It is …

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Categories Potty Training 27 Comments

Should Your Child Get Ear Tubes?

February 9, 2022 by valplowman
McKenna in the hospital after getting ear tubes

Does your child have constant ear infections? Ear tubes might be a good option. Find out pros, cons, and how to prep for surgery and recovery. When McKenna, my third …

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How To Use Cluster Feeding to Get Baby Sleeping All Night

October 4, 2024January 31, 2022 by valplowman
Newborn sleeping

Read for great tips on how to get baby sleeping through the night using cluster feeding. Read for other great benefits of cluster feeding. There are many simple things you …

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Categories Night Sleep Tags Baby Whisperer, cluster feeding, newborns, nursing, poll results 34 Comments

14 Ways to Make Valentines Fun For Kids

February 5, 2026January 26, 2022 by valplowman
Child dressed up for Valentines day

Get 14 ideas for how to make Valentine’s Day fun for your kids. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your children with these different activities. Valentine’s Day is a great way to …

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McKenna Preteen Summary: 12.75 Years Old

May 15, 2025January 12, 2022 by valplowman
tween McKenna

Daily life and schedule for a 12.75 year old tween girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the preteen age group. This covers 12.5 years old through 12.75 …

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Road Trip Activities for Kids

August 8, 2024January 10, 2022 by valplowman
road trip

Over 29 different things you can do in the car with your kids on a family road trip. These activities will keep everyone happy and sane. I have always loved …

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Categories Traveling Tags Best Toys 2 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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