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The Ultimate Nursery Checklist: What You Really Need for Baby’s Room

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026 by valplowman
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Wondering what you actually need for the nursery vs what is just cute? Here is my honest, budget-friendly baby registry checklist. These items are all great for your newborn to …

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Categories Baby, Pregnancy Tags baby prep, newborns, nursery setup Leave a comment

Screen Time Guidance for 12-18 Month Olds

August 12, 2026 by valplowman
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Screen time guidance for 12-18 month olds, including AAP guidelines, practical limits, what to do when older siblings watch TV, and honest talk about using screens as a babysitting tool. …

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Tips for Baby-Proofing Your Home

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 by valplowman
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Tips for Baby-Proofing Your Home: What to Childproof (and What to Leave Alone). What to baby proof and what to leave out. You don’t want to make everything indestructible. Not sure …

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Categories Discipline, Safety Tags baby-proofing, Babywise II, child-proofing 4 Comments

How to Motivate Children to Clean Up After Themselves

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 by valplowman
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The fix for constant kid clutter isn’t a chore chart—it’s 5 cents. Here’s how a tiny per-item charge (and a trip to Coldstone for me) taught my kids to clean …

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All the Pregnancy Tips Mamas NEED!

June 22, 2026 by valplowman
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Whether you’re battling morning sickness, preparing for birth, packing your hospital bag, managing pregnancy with older kids, or getting ready for postpartum life, these pregnancy posts are full of practical …

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Why You Should Let Your Child Be Bored (Yes, Really)

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by valplowman
The benefits of boredom for children and why you should let your child be bored. Why being bored is good for your child.

Boredom isn’t a problem to solve—it’s an opportunity to grow. Learn why allowing your child to experience boredom can build creativity, independence, problem-solving skills, and resilience, while helping them learn …

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Overcoming the Challenges of Adding Baby to the Family

June 15, 2026June 9, 2026 by valplowman
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Adding a new baby to the family is exciting—but it can also be one of the biggest adjustments your household will face. If you’re preparing siblings, managing routines, or navigating …

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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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Schedules and Sleep

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    How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

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    Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

  • Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

    Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

  • How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

    How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

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