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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.

Real Life with Triplets: Pregnancy to Delivery to Toddlerhood

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 by valplowman
Triplets

Tips for life with triplets from being pregnant with triplets, to delivering triplets, to parenting triplet toddlers. by Jessica Hayes There they were on the first ultrasound – three strong, …

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Epic Summer Bucket List for Kids

May 28, 2026June 1, 2021 by valplowman
Kids in summer

This summer bucket list is complete with free printables. It covers things to do at home, things to do locally, and things to do away from home. Also, it is …

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Transitioning from a Crib to a Bed

October 24, 2024May 26, 2021 by valplowman
child smiling on bed

Tips to transition from a crib to a bed. Find out the best age, if a toddler or twin bed is best, and tips for success! The idea of moving …

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Categories Toddler Tags crib to bed transition, poll results 55 Comments

Perfecting Your Babywise Bedtime Routine

March 24, 2026May 25, 2021 by valplowman
baby sleeping

Get your Babywise bedtime routine down perfectly. How to find the ideal bedtime for your baby, toddler, preschooler, and child. Bedtime is a vital piece to having a consistent daily …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Sleep Tags bedtime 71 Comments

A Chore Schedule Will Save Your Sanity This Summer

June 22, 2021May 24, 2021 by valplowman
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Why a Solid Chore Schedule Can Save Your Sanity This Summer. Reasons to have your child do chores during summer. As the school year ends, I cannot wait for summer …

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11 Reasons Your 5-8 Month Old Stopped Sleeping Well

February 2, 2026May 19, 2021 by valplowman
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If your baby stops sleeping well in the 5-8 month age range, it is likely due to one of these 11 reasons. Solve your baby’s sleep problems. I get asked …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Problems Tags sleep regression, Top 6 Comments

Brinley Preteen Summary: 8.75 Years Old

August 26, 2021May 18, 2021 by valplowman
Brinley tween summary

Daily life and schedule for an 8.75 year old tween who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, activities she is involved in, and her daily schedule. This is …

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Categories Preteen Tags Preteen Summary 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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