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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.

Prepare Children to Be Lifelong Learners

August 26, 2024August 25, 2014 by valplowman

mother talking to her daughter on the couch

As you parent your children, you want to teach them how to seek and find information on their own. You want your kids to be lifelong learners! I have often …

Teachers, To Request or Not Request?

August 26, 2024August 22, 2014 by valplowman

teacher standing in front of the class teaching

Should you request who your child’s teacher will be in school or should you leave it up to fate? Learn the pros and cons of requesting. When I first had …

5 Benefits of Helping in Your Child’s Class

July 8, 2024August 21, 2014 by valplowman

Mom helping in classroom

There are many great reasons to help in your child’s class this school year. See 5 reasons you want to be there and help out! I am a big advocate …

Test Anxiety Tips for Children

July 8, 2024August 20, 2014 by valplowman

Child stressed while taking a test at school

Kick test anxiety to the curb with these helpful tips! Children take a lot of test in school and need to be able to focus without stress during tests. The …

Tips for Managing the Paper Influx from School

August 19, 2024August 19, 2014 by valplowman

Big pile of papers to organize

How to organize all of the papers your kids bring home from school so it isn’t a big overwhelming mess! Organizing tips for moms. One of the hardest things about …

Help Kids Balance School and Chores {Guest Post}

August 23, 2024August 14, 2014 by valplowman

kids doing chores with mom

It can be hard to fit in chores AND school at the same time. Get tips for helping your child be able to do chores even while in school. By …

Best Things: 18-24 Months Old

August 19, 2024August 13, 2014 by valplowman

McKenna at 18 months old in the leaves

The ten very best things about 18-24 month olds. There are always things to love about every age and stage. Here is what to love about this age group. Here …