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Find tons of parenting tips here. Get info on Pregnancy, Chores, Potty Training, Parenting Siblings, Love Languages, Birth Order, More Than Making it Through the Day, Motherhood, Book Lists, Technology Tips, Education, Parent/Child Dates, Hair Tips, Gifted Children, Working Moms, and Parenting Book Reviews.

The Love of a Mother

May 4, 2026May 4, 2016 by valplowman
Valerie holding newborn Brayden in the hospital

Motherhood is hard, beautiful, and life-changing all at once. Babywise Mom reflects on the fierce, transforming love that comes with raising children — and offers an encouraging reminder to every …

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Processing Pain of Child Loss

May 4, 2026May 2, 2016 by valplowman

Losing a child is a pain no parent should bear — yet so many do. Read my deeply personal journey through stillbirth and grief, and the truth I’ve learned: the …

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Categories Infant Loss Tags grief, miscarriage, stillbirth Leave a comment

How to childproof your electrical outlets and devices

October 5, 2020April 15, 2016 by valplowman

This post is presented in partnership with Gillece Services of Pittsburgh! For more helpful home advice, you can visit them at Gillece.com. Having a baby brings so much joy and light …

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Great Picture Books for Girls

April 6, 2026April 7, 2016 by valplowman
Girl holding a yellow book and covering half of her face

Looking for picture books your daughter will love and learn from? This list shares fun, engaging stories that inspire confidence, imagination, and strong character—while still being enjoyable and age-appropriate. That …

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Categories Book Lists, Girls Tags book recommendation, children's books, literacy 1 Comment

How To Get Stuff Done as a Busy Mom

March 23, 2026March 22, 2016 by valplowman
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Life doesn’t slow down — but you can get smarter about how you manage it. Get 10 practical tips for tackling your to-do list efficiently so you still have time …

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Don’t Feel Guilty About Ebbs and Flows of Parenting

March 9, 2026March 4, 2016 by valplowman
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Parenting is full of mistakes, regrets, and guilt. You’ll mess up. You’ll give too many freedoms, keep baby awake too long, handle discipline wrong. Then you’ll nail it perfectly—until you …

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How I got rid of my “mask of pregnancy”

May 13, 2026March 3, 2016 by valplowman
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7 years of melasma. Years of hair loss. Nothing worked—until one random vitamin aisle discovery changed everything. My mask of pregnancy vanished & my hair stopped falling out in handfuls. …

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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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