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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.

Surviving 45 Minute Naps: Tips from Moms

January 22, 2024March 23, 2015 by valplowman

Mom holding a baby over her shoulder who is awake

Find out how to stop your baby from waking up after 45 minutes every single nap. Get baby taking a solid, long nap. These are real tips from real moms …

Brinley Toddler Summary: 31.5 Months Old

November 25, 2024March 17, 2015 by valplowman

Brinley sitting looking up smiling at the camera

31.5 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 31.5 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about grumpy toddlers before nap time, …

Consistently Parenting Your Different Children

March 10, 2025March 9, 2015 by valplowman

mom with her two kids

Get tips for being a consistent parent with all of your kids when your kids are all so different from each other. Should they all have the exact same rules? …

Brinley Toddler Summary: 31 Months Old

November 5, 2024March 6, 2015 by valplowman

Brinley playing with playdoh

31 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 31 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about keeping your toddler at the …

Importance of Free Play Time & How To Fit It In

December 18, 2023March 5, 2015 by valplowman

Child dressed up looking up into the air

Free play is a very undervalued part of a child’s day. Free play is a vital part of a child’s development, and while it is “free” play and unstructured, they …

Fitting in Serving Others as a Busy Mom

March 10, 2025March 4, 2015 by valplowman

Mom and son baking cookies

It can be hard to find time to serve others when you are a busy mother. Get ideas for what you can do in this post! Included in the long …

Brayden Preteen Summary {9.75 Years Old}

March 10, 2025March 3, 2015 by valplowman

Brayden holding up a coupon after winning his heat in a swim meet

9.75 year old boy life and daily schedule. Learn about this child’s daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with nine year olds. Learn about being involved …