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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.

Goal Tips: How to Be Successful

January 29, 2024January 6, 2014 by valplowman

An open notebook with the word Goals written arcoss the top of the page and numbers listed.

Get tips on how to set goals and be successful in meeting them. You have to do more than just set a goal. I sat down all ready to write …

Various Reader Questions/Requests Part II

August 25, 2018December 26, 2013 by valplowman

MOTHERHOOD QUESTIONS susie said… I know this may sound selfish, but did you ever feel for your child’s first 2 years staying home all day was best for your …

Exercise and Weight Loss for Moms

November 13, 2023December 19, 2013 by valplowman

Mom exercising with baby

9 tips for moms to exercise and lose some weight. It is a lot of work but you can do it! New Years is approaching! And with New Years often …

Brinley Pre-Toddler Summary: 16 Months Old

November 13, 2023December 17, 2013 by valplowman

16 Month Old Brinley

16 month old pretoddler schedule and routine. 16 month old schedule. Pretoddler schedule for baby’s 68-69th weeks. 68-week-old and 69-week-old pretoddler routine and daily life. Learn about sleep when church …

Feed Me Friday: Whole Wheat Bread

November 13, 2023December 13, 2013 by valplowman

wheat bread recipe

You know how time flies? I took this picture shortly after a reader mentioned wanting this recipe. Well, as I look at this picture I realize it was at least …

Talking About Adoption with Your Adopted Child

November 6, 2023December 12, 2013 by valplowman

picture of 3 cutout people and a judge mallet to signify adoption

5 tips for talking about adoption with your adopted child as well as real-life application and experience. by Elaine How do you talk to an adopted child about their adoption …

The Christmas Spirit: Make It Priority

November 6, 2023December 11, 2013 by valplowman

How to make the Christmas Spirit a priority. Tips to organize life so you can enjoy the Christmas spirit during December and get away from hustle and bustle.

How to make the Christmas Spirit a priority. Tips to organize life so you can enjoy the Christmas spirit during December and get away from hustle and bustle. I recently …