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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.

4 Powerful Things To Know Before You Exclusively Pump

August 14, 2023July 25, 2018 by valplowman

4 Powerful Things To Know About Breast Milk Before You Exclusively Pump. The facts are not cut and dry. There are factors you need to consider before deciding to pump instead of formula feed.

4 Powerful Things To Know About Breast Milk Before You Exclusively Pump. The facts are not cut and dry. There are factors you need to consider before deciding to pump …

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Doing a Dreamfeed

January 16, 2024July 24, 2018 by valplowman

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Doing a Dreamfeed. This post discusses the good things about doing a dreamfeed for longer night sleep from baby as well as the drawbacks of doing a dreamfeed.

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Doing a Dreamfeed. This post discusses the good things about doing a dreamfeed for longer night sleep from baby as well as the drawbacks of …

How To Help Your Reflux Baby Sleep

April 10, 2025July 23, 2018 by valplowman

How To Help Your Reflux Baby Sleep. Sleep tips for reflux babies. Get your reflux baby sleep as well as possible.

How To Help Your Reflux Baby Sleep. Sleep tips for reflux babies. Get your reflux baby sleep as well as possible. I had grand plans with my second baby. I …

11 Reasons to Love Babywise

October 7, 2022July 20, 2018 by valplowman

Eleven Reasons to Love Babywise. Why 11 moms love Babywise and how they have found success by using it.

Eleven Reasons to Love Babywise. Why 11 moms love Babywise and how they have found success by using it. I have loved reading the different successes from people this week! …

The -Wise Series and Older Children/Adoption

July 27, 2020July 20, 2018 by valplowman

The -Wise Series and Older Children/Adoption. Babywise has benefits for older children and adopted children.

The -Wise Series and Older Children/Adoption. Babywise has benefits for older children and adopted children. While Babywise is often read and implemented by parents with newborns, I think the …

A Breastfeeding Journey with Babywise

October 7, 2022July 19, 2018 by valplowman

A Breastfeeding Journey with Babywise. Breastfeeding can absolutely work with Babywise. Here is one mom's journey on how she did both.

A Breastfeeding Journey with Babywise. Breastfeeding can absolutely work with Babywise. Here is one mom’s journey on how she did both. I often hear silly myths surrounding …

Babywise: Much More Than Schedules and Sleep Training

October 7, 2022July 19, 2018 by valplowman

Babywise: So Much More Than Schedules and Sleep Training!. How to work to make Babywise work for you and your family situation.

Babywise: So Much More Than Schedules and Sleep Training!. How to work to make Babywise work for you and your family situation. My little brother is a smart guy, but …