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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.

A Babywise Mom’s Complete Guide to Formula Feeding a Newborn

June 3, 2026 by valplowman
Baby drinking from a bottle

Formula feeding your newborn? Learn how to make it work seamlessly with the Babywise eat/wake/sleep routine — from how much to feed and choosing the right formula, to paced bottle …

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Categories Baby, Bottle Feeding Tags formula, newborns Leave a comment

What Your College Kids Need for Moving Out

July 30, 2026June 1, 2026 by valplowman

Moving a kid to college? This list covers everything they’ll need — from bathroom caddies to kitchen essentials to the items nobody thinks about until they’re gone. Save yourself the …

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Accidental vs. Intentional Child Behavior: How to Respond

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 by valplowman
Nate, Brayden, and Kaitlyn in the corn maze

Parenting gets so much easier when you learn to separate childish mistakes from intentional defiance. This post explains how to tell the difference, why it matters, and how to respond …

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Epic Summer Bucket List for Teens

May 27, 2026 by valplowman
McKenna, Brayden, and Brinley in a National Park

Teen summers fly by fast. This bucket list is packed with fun, meaningful ideas to help your teen make memories, build skills, try new things, and create a summer they …

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Why Your Child Is Suddenly Acting Out: The Hidden Cause of Disobedience Most Parents Miss

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 by valplowman
Girl with tractor in sandbox

Sometimes disobedience isn’t really about discipline. When kids become unusually defiant, clingy, or emotionally dysregulated, the missing piece may simply be more one-on-one connection time with you. Here’s what to …

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Categories Discipline, Strong-Willed Tags disobedience, one-on-one time 2 Comments

How to Get a Breastfeeding Newborn to Take a Bottle

May 25, 2026 by valplowman
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You’ve committed to breastfeeding, but you also want your newborn to accept a bottle when needed. Here’s how to introduce a bottle early so you avoid the dreaded bottle refusal …

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Optimal Waketime Lengths for Toddlers 12-24 Months Old

September 22, 2026May 21, 2026 by valplowman
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Find the best amount of time your toddler should be awake between naps — and why getting it right makes all the difference for great daytime sleep and a smooth …

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Categories Toddler, Wake Time Length Tags babywise info, optimal waketime, printables 20 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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