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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.

Your Postpartum Body Will Be Different

July 17, 2023August 12, 2013 by valplowman

Mom with postpartum belly

Unfortunately, your body will probably not just bounce right back to normal before you walk out of the hospital with your newborn. This is normal! Know it so you can …

How to Know if Your Child is Ready for Piano Lessons

July 17, 2023August 8, 2013 by valplowman

Child playing the piano

Things to look for when deciding if your child is ready for piano lessons yet. Considerations include age, literacy, desire, and parental readiness and involvement. My name is Claire and …

Brinley Baby Summary: 50 Weeks Old

July 18, 2023August 6, 2013 by valplowman

50 week old baby schedule and routine! 11 month old schedule. Baby schedule for baby’s 50th week. Baby schedule and routine for the fiftieth week of life. 49-week-old baby routine …

Quotable Mondays: You Can’t Do Everything

July 10, 2023August 5, 2013 by valplowman

You can do anything, but not everything

Today’s quote is: “You can do anything, but not everything.” -David Allen This idea has been on my mind a lot lately. I think it is because I have a …

Feed Me Friday: Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

July 10, 2023August 2, 2013 by valplowman

When I was growing up, one of my favorite foods was a “girl” cheese sandwich (I once asked my parents why the sandwich was just for girls). I still love …

Kaitlyn Child Summary: 6.25 Years Old

July 10, 2023August 1, 2013 by valplowman

6.25 year old Kaitlyn standing by a wood fence

6.25 year old life and daily routine. Learn about her daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with six year olds. Learn about working with a child …

Brinley Baby Summary: 49 Weeks Old

July 3, 2023July 30, 2013 by valplowman

49 week old Brinley sitting on a bench

49 week old baby schedule and routine! 11 month old schedule. Baby schedule for baby’s 49th week. Baby schedule and routine for the forty-ninth week of life. 48-week-old baby routine …