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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.

3 things you may not know about car seat safety

June 16, 2022September 8, 2016 by valplowman

by Emily Parker Car seats are vital to keeping our children safe in the car. The tough things is that things are constantly changing…including our kids! Even people who strive …

How to Know When Your Child is Ready to Stop Napping

January 23, 2025September 7, 2016 by valplowman

One of the biggest mistakes parents make with napping is allowing the nap to drop to no naps a day too early. It is not uncommon for parents to say, …

Undershirts for Girls {Friday Finds}

May 1, 2019September 2, 2016 by valplowman

Sometime in the preteen years, your girls are going to start to need something for extra coverage in the breast area. They don’t usually have breasts at this age, but …

Best Board Books to Own

October 12, 2022September 1, 2016 by valplowman

best board books

“How could anyone get rid of books?!?” I asked my husband incredulously. We were newly married and looking through books at a garage sale. I love books. I have a …

5 Important Sleep Training Tips for Baby Sleep

June 3, 2020August 29, 2016 by valplowman

baby sleeping in the arms of an adult

Learn the five tips that will help you achieve great sleep from your baby. These tips will help set you up to have a solid, independent sleeper. When you are …

Babes, Tots, and Kids eBook Giveaway!

May 1, 2019August 26, 2016 by valplowman

It is that time of year again–time to think about school time! It can be hard to work in planning and executing preschool at home. This is especially true once …

Brinley Preschooler Summary: 4 Years Old {48 Months}

September 28, 2020August 24, 2016 by valplowman

This is Brinley camping. Nice. This is a summary for Brinley in her last month as a 3 year old. SLEEPING Sleeping. Oh Sleeping. Brinley has always been one to …