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.

Kaitlyn Child Summary {Six Years Old}

July 10, 2023April 25, 2013 by valplowman

Kaitlyn looking at the camera and sticking her tongue out.

6 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 starting up soccer, picky …

Not Pinterest Worthy, but Child Worthy

April 17, 2023April 24, 2013 by valplowman

We do not have to be perfect and present everything as it would look on Pinterest. Our best is good enough in the eyes of our kids! A few weeks …

Brinley Baby Summary: Week 36

April 17, 2023April 23, 2013 by valplowman

36 week old Brinley wearing a sun hat and looking at the camera

36 week old baby schedule and routine–8 months old! Baby schedule for baby’s 36th week. Baby schedule and routine for the thirty-sixth week of life. 35 week old baby routine …

McKenna Preschooler Summary: 4 Years Old

July 17, 2023April 18, 2013 by valplowman

4 year old McKenna excited about a birthday gift

A full summary of life for this 4 year old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and find a 47 month old preschooler …

You’re Being Too Easy if Toddler’s Not Throwing Tantrums

April 11, 2023April 17, 2013 by valplowman

Mom holding toddler having a tantrum

Toddler tantrums will happen and even should happen. If your toddler has never had a tantrum, that is a red flag. Find out why. I cannot remember where I read …

Brinley Baby Summary: 35 Weeks {8 Months Old}

April 10, 2023April 16, 2013 by valplowman

35 week old Brinley at the Easter egg hunt

35 week old baby schedule and routine–8 months old! Baby schedule for baby’s 35th week. Baby schedule and routine for the thirty-fifth week of life. 34 week old baby routine …

Brinley Baby Summary: 34 Weeks Old

April 10, 2023April 15, 2013 by valplowman

33 week old Brinley on he rtummy

34 week old baby schedule and routine. Baby schedule for baby’s 34th week. Baby schedule and routine for the thirty-fourth week of life. 33 week old baby routine and daily …