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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 to Do Homework in Your Kid’s Routine?

July 8, 2024August 28, 2014 by valplowman

Child doing homework sitting at the table

What is the best time of day to have your kids do homework each day? Where should it fit in the routine? Read for tips! Parents with children just starting …

Lip-Tie and Tongue-Tie in Baby

January 8, 2024August 27, 2014 by valplowman

If your baby is struggling with eating, there might be a tongue tie or lip tie. This can cause the baby to struggle with eating whether breastfeeding or bottle feeding. …

Brinley Toddler Summary {24 Months Old}

August 26, 2024August 26, 2014 by valplowman

Brinley blowing out candles on her birthday

24 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 24 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about a child delaying bedtime and …

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 …