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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.

Identifying Your Child’s Primary Love Language

October 4, 2021 by valplowman
Family of 6

Identifying Your Child’s Primary Love Language. Five steps to identify your kid’s primary love language so you know how best to show your child love. We all feel love in …

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How to Help Your Baby Sleep Better With Swaddling

September 28, 2022September 29, 2021 by valplowman
Swaddle baby

Swaddling baby is a great way to get great sleep for your newborn baby through older baby. Swaddling is great for newborns, 3 month olds, and beyond. Swaddling can be …

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Categories Sleep Tags Swaddling 3 Comments

Best Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family

September 27, 2021 by valplowman
Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family. Over 36 ideas for Halloween costumes. There are costume ideas for kids, costume ideas for siblings, and costume ideas for families. 

Halloween Costume Ideas for the Whole Family. Over 36 ideas for Halloween costumes. There are costume ideas for kids, costume ideas for siblings, and costume ideas for families. We have …

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Teaching Kids to Behave at the Library

September 22, 2021 by valplowman
girl looking through books in a library

How to teach your toddler or preschooler to be quiet and respectful in the library. Get your kids to behave and leave books on the shelf. One of the biggest …

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Categories Toddler Tags non-conflict training 13 Comments

Everything You Need for Your Daughter’s First Period

October 2, 2024September 20, 2021 by valplowman
Mom and tween daughter

Get all of the info you need to help your daughter and you be prepared for her first period. Know when to expect it and what to expect from it. …

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Categories Preteen, Teens Tags medical issues 2 Comments

How to Deal with a Whining Child

September 15, 2021 by valplowman
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7 important tips to follow to deal with your child’s whining. Find out tips to prevent whining and how to respond when your kiddo whines. If you do not yet …

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Categories Discipline Tags Babywise II, sign language, whining 11 Comments

How To Create a Birth Plan (with Printable)

September 16, 2021September 13, 2021 by valplowman
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Everything you need to know to create your perfect birth plan. What is a birth plan, when to create it, and what to include in it. Giving birth is a …

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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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