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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.

Brinley Toddler Summary: 36 Months Old {3 Years Old}

September 8, 2025August 18, 2015 by valplowman

Brinley on a slide

36 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 36 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about a toddler stopping daily naps, …

Little Kids, Little Problems…

August 25, 2025August 17, 2015 by valplowman

Mom holding a baby

Little kids bring ‘little problems’ that may feel overwhelming right now—and that’s okay. Facing those naps, meltdowns, and everyday struggles isn’t weakness—it’s building your strength and resilience as a mom. …

Summer Staycation Tip: Get a Membership

January 25, 2024August 14, 2015 by valplowman

As summer is winding down, I can’t help but reflect on the summer. We have taken a few smaller vacations out of state, but most of our activities have been …

Doing a Weekly Check-In

August 25, 2025August 13, 2015 by valplowman

Husband and wife talking on the couch

Make your relationship stronger and more intentional—learn how to perform a weekly couple check-in, what questions to ask, and how it deepens connection beyond “How was your day?” by Stephanie …

Kaitlyn Preteen Summary {8.25 Years Old}

August 25, 2025August 11, 2015 by valplowman

Kaitlyn playing at her piano recital

8.25 year old life and daily routine. Learn about her daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with eight year olds. Learn about mean friends, favorite activities, …

Back to School Round-Up

June 10, 2024August 5, 2015 by valplowman

Back to school hero shot

Get the tips you need to prep for back to school time! Get lists of things to get, lunch ideas, homework ideas, scheduling ideas, and more! It is back to …

Brinley Toddler Summary: 35 Months Old

August 11, 2025August 4, 2015 by valplowman

Brinley, McKenna, and me in Colorado

35 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 35 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about visiting the dentist, toddler naps, …