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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.

Peace with 3 under Two!

October 7, 2022July 14, 2014 by valplowman

image source So, I wanted to share our experience. My husband and I didn’t find each other until our early/mid thirties, so we were anxious to get our family started. …

Tips for Camping with Children

October 13, 2021June 26, 2014 by valplowman

Camping is pretty much our family’s favorite thing to do. It is a great vacation with young children. It is inexpensive and really relaxed. There are a lot of amazing …

The Journey IS the Destination

June 24, 2024June 25, 2014 by valplowman

family walking down the train tracks

Find joy in the journey of parenting your kids. The journey is the WHOLE point. There is no end point to parenting. There I was, watching The Voice. I was …

Brinley Toddler Summary {22.5 Months Old}

June 24, 2024June 24, 2014 by valplowman

Brinley sitting in her stroller while on a walk

22.5 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 22-22.5 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about when your toddler eats less, …

When Kids Push The Limits (Dos and Don’ts)

February 19, 2024June 19, 2014 by valplowman

grumpy child scowling at the camera with a red background behind her

When your child decides to push boundaries and break rules, what should you do about it? This post discusses what to do and what not to do about it. As …

How to Have Summer Fun At Home

May 13, 2024June 18, 2014 by valplowman

Child swinging

Get tips for how to have a really fun summer from your own home! Summer does not have to be expensive and grand to be memorable. Summer is something we …

Sunburns: Tips for Moms to Prevent and Treat

May 13, 2024June 16, 2014 by valplowman

Family at the beach

Get the tips you need to be able to prevent and treat sunburns for you and your kids this summer. It is summer in the northern hemisphere and that means …