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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.

Face Out Bookshelves {Ideas and Tutorial}

September 21, 2020November 17, 2016 by valplowman

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From the moment I read about the idea, I knew I wanted to implement it in our home. It was genius and I was all in! We have had these …

Twisty Hair-Do

March 3, 2021November 16, 2016 by valplowman

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This post has video to show you how to do the twisty hairstyle. This hair style is fast, impressive-looking, and easy to do. One day during a dress rehearsal for …

Brinley Preschooler Summary: 4 Years 3 Months

September 21, 2020November 15, 2016 by valplowman

preschooler summary 4 years 3 months old Brinley

This is a summary for Brinely in her third month as a four year old. All in all, it was a pretty uneventful month. Sometimes that is the best thing! …

When To Drop Rest Time

July 31, 2024November 14, 2016 by valplowman

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Find out the best age to drop rest time and not have any time to rest each day for your child. What to consider when making this decision. Looking back …

Goodness Bee Eczema Balm {Giveaway}

December 28, 2021November 12, 2016 by valplowman

I was given a sample of this product in exchange for a review. All stories and opinions are my own. Almost one year ago, I introduced you to Goodness Bee …

Myths versus Realities of Babywise

January 16, 2024November 7, 2016 by valplowman

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Myths versus Realities of Babywise. The truth behind the Babywise controversy and what it does say or doesn’t. What On Becoming Babywise Really says. This post may contain affiliate links …

Dream Feed and Babywise

December 19, 2022November 1, 2016 by valplowman

Dream Feed and Babywise. What the Dreamfeed looks like for a Babywise mom and her baby. How to properly do the Dreamfeed with your Babywise baby.

Dream Feed and Babywise. What the Dreamfeed looks like for a Babywise mom and her baby. How to properly do the Dreamfeed with your Babywise baby. When Brayden was a …