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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: 27 Months Old

October 29, 2024November 11, 2014 by valplowman

Brinley and Kaitlyn sitting in a plane on a ride at an amusement park

27 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 27 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about dressing your toddler for sleep, …

NIGHTMARES IN KIDS: Causes and Solutions

October 16, 2024November 6, 2014 by valplowman

Child cuddled in blanket with stuffed animal by the head

Learn the causes of nightmares in kids and get ideas for solutions to comfort them and help them stop having nightmares. Holly Easterby adores her family and wants to help …

Being Thankful for Our Problems

October 21, 2024November 5, 2014 by valplowman

Pumpkin with a book open that says "Practice Gratitude"

What if we are grateful not just for all of the good in our lives, but what if we find ways to be grateful for our PROBLEMS? Will that change …

Managing Young Kids at Older Sibling’s Events

November 11, 2024November 4, 2014 by valplowman

Get 11 tips to manage your young kids at their older siblings’ events. Whether it is a soccer game or a piano recital, you need that little one to stay …

Apple Cinnamon Smoothie Recipe

March 24, 2026October 30, 2014 by valplowman

Apple smoothie with apples on the side

Get a healthy smoothie recipe that will use up your apples! This is a delicious smoothie recipe to try. It is especially good for fall when apples are abundant! I …

The Long, Hard Hours of Being a First Time Mom

October 14, 2024October 29, 2014 by valplowman

Mom holding her baby on her chest

Even if you have always dreamed of motherhood, those first weeks of being a mom are not always easy! They can be super, super hard. That doesn’t mean anything is …

Brinley Toddler Summary: 26.5 Months Old

October 14, 2024October 28, 2014 by valplowman

Brinley walking outside on grass

26.5 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 26.5 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about dressing your child for sleep, …