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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.

Child-Proofing vs. House-Proofing

August 15, 2022March 25, 2020 by valplowman
Baby reaching for a drawer

Figure out when to babyproof, or childproof, your space and when to houseproof your little one. Some things need to be done, but not all things. We parents all want …

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Categories Moral Training Tags baby-proofing, child-proofing 16 Comments

6 Things to Know About Raising a Highly Sensitive Child

January 23, 2025March 24, 2020 by valplowman
Mom reassuring her upset child

What parents need to know about raising a highly sensitive child. What traits to expect and why anger might not be something to discipline for. by Caitlin Rogers I have …

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Categories Parenting Tags emotions, Guest Post 2 Comments

Baby Sleep Cues and How to Get it Right for Your Baby

January 8, 2026March 18, 2020 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in a hat on white bedding with mouth open

Sleep Cues from the Babywise Mom, Baby Whisperer, and Healthy Sleep Habits. Sleepy cues that tell you your little one is tired, signs your baby is overtired, and how to …

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Categories Sleep Tags Baby Whisperer, hogg, nap cues, sleep cues 2 Comments

Things To Do With Your Kids When You Are Stuck Home

March 16, 2020 by valplowman
Mom doing indoor activities at home with kids

How to structure your day when you are stuck at home with your kiddos. Activity ideas and schedule ideas to get through your days. There are many times in life …

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Categories Parenting Tags Family Activities, indoor play, learning activities 2 Comments

Helpful Hints for the Sudden and Temporary Homeschooling Parent

June 5, 2020March 15, 2020 by valplowman
Kids during homeschooling

5 hints to make your days pleasant while homeschooling your kids. Get a sample schedule as well as a list of helpful resources. by Kimberly Irish From one Babywise mom …

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Brayden Teen Summary: 14.75 Years Old

January 30, 2024March 11, 2020 by valplowman
Brayden at 14.75 years old

All about a 14.75 year old teenage boy. Teen life for a boy and a typical daily schedule and life who was raised on Babywise. This is a summary for …

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Having Patience with a Strong-Willed Child

March 9, 2020 by valplowman
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6 tips to help you have patience with a strong-willed child. These 6 tips can help you be a more patient parent, which will help your child behave better. Parenting …

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Categories Discipline, Strong-Willed Tags patience 18 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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