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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.

Fussy Newborns and Mom’s Diet

January 8, 2024February 10, 2015 by valplowman

Fussy baby crying in a pink dress

If you have a very fussy baby and are breastfeeding, you might need to change your own diet. There might be something you are eating that is upsetting your baby’s …

My Favorite Recipe Books and Resources

February 10, 2025February 6, 2015 by valplowman

Recipe box with recipe cards on the counter

Here are my very favorite recipe resources that I turn to! These are all great places to find reliably good recipes to make for your family. I have noticed that …

Brinley Toddler Summary: 30 Months Old-2.5 Years

November 5, 2024February 3, 2015 by valplowman

Brinley helping me make banana bread

30 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 30 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about a toddler resisting nap time, …

Getting Children to Obey the First Time

March 4, 2024February 2, 2015 by valplowman

Father and his son

When you give your child an instruction, you just want to hear a “yes mom.” Not a “Why?” nor a “Do I have to?” or even a silence. You don’t …

Fun Games for the Whole Family

February 3, 2025January 30, 2015 by valplowman

Family playing a game together

Playing games as a family is a great way to spend time together and grow your bonds. Here are some of the best games to play as a family, broken …

How and Why of Knowing Our Children’s Love Languages

September 22, 2021January 29, 2015 by valplowman

Family of 6 sitting on river rock

The How and Why of Knowing Our Children’s Love Languages. How to figure out what your kids’ love languages are and why you should do so. How to Know Your …

Guilt as a Mother: Consider the Source

February 3, 2025January 28, 2015 by valplowman

Woman feeling guilty. She is wearing a yellow shirt.

If you feel like you are a failure and can never improve, this is not inspiration from the Lord. The Lord will correct you, but He will always encourage you …