valplowman

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.

Friday Finds Index

April 24, 2019April 9, 2017 by valplowman

4 Essential Oil Diffuser Perks {Friday Finds} 12 Last-Minute Gift Ideas {Friday Finds} BabyLit Board Books {Friday Finds} Beauty Products and Accessories {Friday Finds} Columbia Rain Jackets {Friday Finds} Easy …

Finances Index

September 3, 2024April 8, 2017 by valplowman

Family Time Index

February 3, 2025April 7, 2017 by valplowman

Extra Curricular Index

May 15, 2019April 6, 2017 by valplowman

Adding “Culture” to Kids’ Lives Balancing Family Time with Outside Activities Choosing a Coach/Teacher…How to Find the Right Fit Competitive Sports for Kids {the Good, Bad, and Real} Going to …

DIY Index

May 15, 2019April 5, 2017 by valplowman

DIY Doorway Puppet Theatre {Tutorial} Face Out Bookshelves {Ideas and Tutorial} Remodeled DIY Board & Batten Entry Way DIY Burplap Wreath Tutorial Twisty Hair-Do

Hair Bun Maker {Friday Finds}

September 14, 2020March 31, 2017 by valplowman

Hair Bun Maker

If you want a fast and easy way to make a bun in your hair or your little girl’s hair, you need to get a bun maker. We have had …

What Age Should Kids Have Social Media Accounts?

April 15, 2024March 30, 2017 by valplowman

What age should a child open social media accounts?

As your child comes out of the preteen years and approaches the teen years, you will likely start to get inquiries about when he/she can open up various social media …