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Family

Learn how to manage the sibling relationship and help your children love each other. Get tips on strengthening your marriage and learn why that helps establish a strong family. Get travel tips and tips on managing extracurriculars so you can forge a strong family culture. And of course, don’t forget the pets!

How to Keep Older Kids Quiet While Baby Naps

May 29, 2023 by valplowman
Plowman kids sitting on a bridge.

Find out how to keep your older kids quiet during baby’s nap time so baby can get a good nap. Learn how to structure the day for your toddler, preschooler, …

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Categories Schedules, Siblings 4 Comments

Three to Four Child Transition Tips

May 10, 2023 by valplowman
4 children on a bridge

Get all the tips you need for moving from 3-4 kids. What is it like to have four kids? Find out how to set up a schedule for 4 kids …

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Categories Family Tags family dynamics 10 Comments

Cruise Tips with Kids!

March 6, 2023 by valplowman
Family on a Royal Caribbean Cruise

Tips for going on a cruise with kids. Know what to consider when you decide where to go and which cruise line to go with. Get a list of things …

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Categories Traveling Tags family time Leave a comment

Managing Baby’s Routine with Older Kids’ Activities

February 8, 2023 by valplowman
Newborn Brinley in the car seat in the car.

When you have a baby and have older kids, it can be really hard to maintain a sleep schedule and routine for your baby. Use these ten tips to help …

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Categories Extra Curricular, Siblings 11 Comments

Fair vs. Equal When Raising Children

December 19, 2022 by valplowman
children playing on the floor

Should you try to keep things equal among your children? Or should you parent them individually? How do you keep siblings in the funnel and on track with age-appropriate responsibilities …

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Categories Siblings 6 Comments

How to Help Kids Deal with the Death of a Pet

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 by valplowman
Kaitlyn holding her cat

How to help your child through the grief process after the loss of a pet. Get tips on working through grief, how to explain things to your kids, and actions …

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Categories Pets Tags death 7 Comments

How To Handle Baby Sleep When Traveling

November 21, 2022 by valplowman
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Help baby sleep when traveling. Learn what to focus on and what to pack for baby sleep. Learn how to help baby sleep in a new place and how to …

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Categories Babywise, Traveling Tags disruptions, sleep disruptions Leave a comment
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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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • How to Keep Older Kids Quiet While Baby Naps

    How to Keep Older Kids Quiet While Baby Naps

  • How to Tell if Baby is Overtired vs. Undertired

    How to Tell if Baby is Overtired vs. Undertired

  • Weekend Routines for Older Kids

    Weekend Routines for Older Kids

  • When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

    When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

  • What Time Should Baby Wake Up in the Morning?

    What Time Should Baby Wake Up in the Morning?

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