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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.

How to Correct Your Child in a Really Positive Way

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020 by valplowman

Use this simple trick to use positive discipline to get your child to obey and understand what you are wanting him to do. Correcting children in a positive way, or …

3 Ways to Show Your Child Unconditional Love

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 by valplowman

Want to know the best ways to show your child unconditional love? Find three ways to show unconditional love to your child in this post. I think we have all …

Brinley Child Summary: 7.5 Years Old

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 by valplowman

Find out what life is like for this 7.5 year old girl who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, activities she is involved in, and her daily schedule. …

I’m Sorry vs. Please Forgive Me: Helping Kids Apologize

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by valplowman

Mother consoling her sad daughter as they sit on a bed

Learn two great phrases to help kids apologize and distinguish between intentional harm and accidents. Why kids should apologize even for accidents. It isn’t easy to apologize. It takes a …

Put Your Marriage First and Why Your Kids Need You To

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by valplowman

How putting your marriage first makes you a better parent and leaves your children happier. Your kids NEED you to put your marriage first. One of the best things you …

8 Ways to Use Positive Reinforcement for Good Behavior

February 5, 2020February 10, 2020 by valplowman

Father and Mother kissing daughter's face

Positive reinforcement is a powerful way to help your child develop habits of choosing correct behavior. Find out how to use it without it becoming a crutch. Positive reinforcement is …

Benefits of White Noise for Baby Sleep

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 by valplowman

Baby sleeping peacefully with white background

White noise can be a powerful tool in helping your baby sleep well. Learn how to use it as a benefit without creating a sleep prop. Many moms wonder if …