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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.

Inexpensive Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids

April 30, 2026November 10, 2021 by valplowman
Two girls with their stockings

A list of inexpensive, budget-friendly stocking stuffer ideas for stockings for children. 30 different items you can use as stocking stuffers this Christmas. Do you know what I reeeeaaalllly dislike …

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Categories Gift Ideas, Holidays Tags Christmas 1 Comment

Best Toys for Baby: Ages 4-6 Months

January 23, 2025November 8, 2021 by valplowman
4-6 month old child playing with toys

Best Toys for 4-6 Month old babies. The best toys to get for babies in the 4-6 month old age range and help with developmental skills.  All of the toys …

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Categories Toys Tags Best Toys 2 Comments

Kaitlyn Teen Summary: 14.5 Years Old

October 25, 2023November 3, 2021 by valplowman
Kaitlyn 14.5 years old with her dog

14.5 year old teen girl information and helps. See all about her daily life as a teen girl and get the teen schedule.  EATING Eating was great. An impressive thing …

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Traveling With a Toddler: 17 Tips for Your Family Vacation

April 15, 2024November 1, 2021 by valplowman
Toddler sitting on suitecase

Whether you are flying or driving, get over 17 tips for making your trip with your toddler smooth so you can make great memories! Traveling with a child can be …

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Categories Toddler, Traveling 8 Comments

Best Toys for Baby: Ages 7-9 Months Old

October 27, 2021 by valplowman
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Great toys and activities for baby ages 7-9 months old. Find toys that encourage exploration and fulfill your baby’s curiosity. As we think of the best toys for babies in …

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Top Toys for 4-Year-Olds: Best Preschooler Toys

August 30, 2022October 20, 2021 by valplowman
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Get the best toys for 4 year olds. Find educational toys, STEM toyafs, creative toys, and more that your preschooler will love! I think it gets easier to have an …

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Sample Schedules for a Formula Fed Baby

June 11, 2026October 18, 2021 by valplowman
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Get sample schedules from newborn to 12 month old baby schedule. These are all schedules used by formula-fed babies. Sample schedules used by real babies are always helpful for you …

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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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