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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.

When Do Kids Stop Napping? And What To Do Instead

December 13, 2021 by valplowman

Preschool girl holding a stuffed animal as she sits on the bank of a creek

When Do Kids Stop Napping. How to know when your toddler or child is old enough to stop taking naps. Know when it is time to drop that afternoon nap …

Brayden Teen Summary: 16.5 Years Old

December 8, 2021 by valplowman

16.5 year old Brayden

All about a 16.5 year old teenage boy. Teen life for a boy and a typical daily schedule and life who was raised on Babywise. This is a summary for …

Sample Babywise Schedules: The Fourth Month

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 by valplowman

Baby laying on back

Sample Babywise Schedules. Babywise schedule for the fourth month. You are looking at weeks 14-18. See what schedule other Babywise babies followed. Your baby’s fourth month is her month as …

Big List of Christmas Picture Books for Kids

December 1, 2021 by valplowman

Christmas books for kids

34 Christmas picture books for kids. Find books that are funny with beloved characters as well as Christian Christmas picture books. I love having seasonal books out for my kids …

9 Symbols to Help You To Remember the Meaning of Christmas

November 29, 2021 by valplowman

9 Symbols to Help You To Remember the Meaning of Christmas. Christmas decorations are fun, but they help us remember the reason for the season if we pay attention.

9 Symbols to Help You To Remember the Meaning of Christmas. Christmas decorations are fun, but they help us remember the reason for the season if we pay attention. It …

Movie Marathon with Kids: Over 100 Movies for Families

November 22, 2021 by valplowman

Family watching movies together

Over 100 movies ideas for families to watch together and enjoy for a fun movie marathon night. Whenever you are looking for something to do with your family, a movie …

Brinley Preteen Summary: 9.25 Years Old

November 19, 2021November 17, 2021 by valplowman

Brinley at 9 years old with her cat

Daily life and schedule for a 9.25 year old tween who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, activities she is involved in, and her daily schedule. EATING Eating …