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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 Have a Good Sleeper

June 22, 2021March 7, 2016 by valplowman

When your baby doesn’t sleep well, it can drive you to the brink of insanity. You are worried about why baby won’t sleep well. You are emotional because you can’t …

Don’t Feel Guilty About Ebbs and Flows of Parenting

March 9, 2026March 4, 2016 by valplowman

Mom and baby with the back to the camera looking out over the ocean

Parenting is full of mistakes, regrets, and guilt. You’ll mess up. You’ll give too many freedoms, keep baby awake too long, handle discipline wrong. Then you’ll nail it perfectly—until you …

How I got rid of my “mask of pregnancy”

May 13, 2026March 3, 2016 by valplowman

Woman taking a vitamin

7 years of melasma. Years of hair loss. Nothing worked—until one random vitamin aisle discovery changed everything. My mask of pregnancy vanished & my hair stopped falling out in handfuls. …

Going to Your Kids’ Games Prepared

March 9, 2026March 2, 2016 by valplowman

Mom hugging her child on the way to a soccer game

Soaked feet. Freezing bones. 100-degree heat. Welcome to spring soccer season! After 7 years as sports parents, we’ve learned what equipment actually works to survive outdoor games. From the must-have …

To the Mom of the First-Born Poor Sleeper

March 9, 2026March 1, 2016 by valplowman

Baby with arm in the air and a big smile

To every exhausted first-time mom: Your baby won’t nap longer than 45 minutes. You’re doing everything “right” but still failing. You’re not alone. This heartfelt letter reminds you that you’re …

Be the Master of Your Finances

February 23, 2026February 25, 2016 by valplowman

Woman holiding money with a yellow background behind her

Don’t let money deceive you. Learn to master your finances without letting wealth define your success or happiness. Discover how to avoid debt, live within your means, and keep what …

Tips for Organizing Your Bathroom

February 23, 2026February 23, 2016 by valplowman

Woman clenaning a bathroom holding cleaning supplies

Transform your chaotic bathroom into an organized oasis! From drawer organizers to storage cabinets, learn practical tips for decluttering, maximizing small spaces, and keeping everything from makeup to medicine neatly …