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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.

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 …

Kaitlyn Child Summary: 7.75 Years

August 12, 2024January 27, 2015 by valplowman

Kaitlyn with her soccer team

7.75 year old life and daily routine. Learn about her daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with seven year olds. Learn about clothes sizing for girls …

Real Mom Tips for Surviving Witching Hour

February 3, 2025January 26, 2015 by valplowman

When your baby is hard to calm down when crying, it is probably because of witching hour. Get tips for how to help your baby through this. Your days go …

Brinley Toddler Summary: 29.5 Months Old

November 5, 2024January 20, 2015 by valplowman

Brinley in a sled

29.5 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 29.5 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about a toddler resisting nap time, …

This, Too, Shall Pass {Guest Post}

May 6, 2024January 15, 2015 by valplowman

Mom kissing newborn face. Newborn is crying

Life with a newborn can be really hard! It seems overwhelming and hard. But the hard days do end. by Elaine from http://www.faithfullyinfertile.com/ As a general rule, I dislike the …

How Praise Can Damage Your Child

January 13, 2025January 13, 2015 by valplowman

Did you know praise can actually HURT your child? Learn how to praise the correct way to motivate and help your child rather than cause long-term difficulty and struggles. This …

Feed Me Friday: Kiss Cookies (aka Peanut Blossoms)

January 13, 2025January 9, 2015 by valplowman

Kiss Cookies (also known as peanut blossom cookies)

Kiss Cookies (aka Peanut Blossom Cookies) are a delicious cookie to bake with children. They are simple, but there is a lot a child can help with without it being …