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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.

My Grandpa

April 28, 2025April 6, 2015 by valplowman

My grandpa with Brayden

I must indulge for a bit. My grandfather recently passed away. I think I would be remiss if I didn’t say something about him here. So much of who I …

Caring for Yourself as a Mom: Girls’ Night Out

March 17, 2025March 27, 2015 by valplowman

Girls night out

A girls’ night out is a great way to recharge as a mom! It will leave you refreshed and ready to face another day! Today, we ladies of the Babywise …

Organizing Tip: Remove Absolutely Everything

March 17, 2025March 24, 2015 by valplowman

Woman holding a box as she orgnizes a closet

When you are organizing a closet, cupboard, or drawer, you need to remove every single item in order to organize it well. Get all the tips you need to be …

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 …