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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: 30.5 Months Old

November 5, 2024February 17, 2015 by valplowman

Brinley and McKenna doing a learning activity

30.5 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 30.5 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about a toddler not sleeping well …

Going to Church with a Babywise Baby {Guest Post}

October 7, 2022February 12, 2015 by valplowman

Young couple with baby at church

I am so happy to have Claire here today talking about her church tips. We can all use good church tips! I am over at Claire’s today talking about Solving …

Is Modesty Worth Discussing with Your Kids?

March 4, 2024February 11, 2015 by valplowman

Daughter hugging mom from behind

Should you teach your child to be modest, or is that a topic that isn’t worth your effort as a parent? Is modesty a trivial topic? Let me begin this …

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 …