valplowman

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.

Working in Your Appointments (Dr., Dentist, hair…)

July 22, 2019August 5, 2014 by valplowman

Perhaps one of the hardest things about being a mom is figuring out when to work in your appointments. As moms, we have appointments to go to the doctor, dentist, …

Watch My Garden Grow: July 2014 Journal

August 23, 2024August 1, 2014 by valplowman

July 30, 2014 This is a time of year that things are really rewarding in the gardening world. Efforts have paid off and the garden is going crazy! The only …

Safari Birthday Party Games and Ideas

April 28, 2025July 31, 2014 by valplowman

Opening gifts at a birthday party

Safari Birthday party ideas including a FREE printable for a fun scavenger hunt to do with the kids! This is a great kids birthday party idea that keeps kids busy …

Kaitlyn Child Summary: 7.25 Years Old

August 12, 2024July 30, 2014 by valplowman

7 year old Kaitlyn riding a scooter

7.25 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 healthy eating, extra curricular …

Brinley Toddler Summary {23 Months Old}

July 15, 2024July 29, 2014 by valplowman

Kaitlyn and Brayden pushing Brinley on a swing at a park

23 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 22.5-23 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about playtime for toddlers, healing eczema, …

McKenna Child Summary: 5.25 Years Old

July 1, 2024July 28, 2014 by valplowman

McKenna wearing a cap and gown at her preschool graduation

Daily routine for this 5.25 year old old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and a schedule to follow. Find out about 5 …

Poll Results: Adding Baby to Family and Sibling Dynamics

May 14, 2019July 23, 2014 by valplowman

Here are the results for the poll on dynamics with a new baby and the older children. How old was your child when the new baby came? 15-18 …