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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.

Birthday Party Planner {Free Printable}

April 28, 2025April 29, 2015 by valplowman

Kids at a birthday party

Get a FREE printable to plan your next birthday party! Every time I plan a birthday party, I make notes in my notebook and grid things out in a certain …

Brinley Toddler Summary: 32.5 Months Old

November 25, 2024April 28, 2015 by valplowman

Brinley dressed up as Anna from Frozen

32 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 32 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about moving a toddler from a …

Stillbirth: Still Painful 9 Years Later

April 28, 2025April 27, 2015 by valplowman

Wood figuring with a smaller wood figure cut out

Nine years after losing my son Braxston at 20 weeks, the grief remains. I reflect on the enduring pain of stillbirth, the importance of allowing grief to be felt, and …

Laundry Tip: Stain Fighting with Fels-Naptha

April 28, 2025April 23, 2015 by valplowman

Discover how Fels-Naptha soap can tackle even the toughest laundry stains, including set-in grass stains! Learn easy, step-by-step tips to rescue your clothes and make laundry day easier. Plus, find …

Kaitlyn Child Summary {8 Years Old}

August 12, 2024April 21, 2015 by valplowman

Kaitlyn wearing a white dress, sitting on a bench reading her scriptures

8 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 extracurricular activities, dealing with …

Feed Me Friday: Beef Stew

April 28, 2025April 17, 2015 by valplowman

Beef Stew

This stew is simple but when cooked correctly is amazing. It takes a long time for this to cook, so start it right after you eat lunch if you want …

Positive Discipline Tips for Parents

March 4, 2024April 16, 2015 by valplowman

mom sitting on a wood porch talking to her son on her lap

Get the tips you need to be able to practice positive discipline with your kids. Discipline does not need to be angry or confrontational. Discipline doesn’t need to be mean, …