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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.

McKenna Preschooler Summary: 3.5 Years (plus one month)

October 17, 2022November 7, 2012 by valplowman

McKenna playing in the yard

A full summary of life for this 3.5 year old who has been raised on Babywise. Find out what daily life was like and find a 3.5 year old preschooler …

Brinley Newborn Summary: Week 13

October 31, 2022November 6, 2012 by valplowman

Brinley newborn 12-13 weeks old dressed up for Halloween

Newborn schedule for baby’s 13th week. Baby newborn schedule and routine for the thirteenth week of life. 12 week old newborn routine. Find out what to do with a newborn …

Storage Caddy for Organizing Nursing Supplies

October 17, 2022November 5, 2012 by valplowman

Organize your breastfeeding supplies to make this feeding time easier! You do not want to have to round up supplies AND worry about your hungry baby. I have to tell …

Reading to Your Baby While Pregnant

October 17, 2022November 1, 2012 by valplowman

Pregnant woman reading

Is there any benefit to reading to your baby while in utero? If so, how strong are the benefits? Is it worth doing or a waste of time? In The …

Brinley Newborn Summary: Week 12

October 31, 2022October 30, 2012 by valplowman

12 week old Brinley

Newborn schedule for baby’s 12th week. Baby newborn schedule and routine for the twelfth week of life. 11-12 week old newborn routine. Find out what to do with a newborn …

Newborn Products: What we used month 2

July 18, 2023October 29, 2012 by valplowman

newborn baby looking to the side

Find out what you REALLY need to get to be prepared for your newborn baby in month two. These are items you will actually use. Another month has come and …

Your Roadmap to Teaching Kids Self-Sufficiency

October 10, 2022October 25, 2012 by valplowman

Mom and daughter baking

Get a simple 8-step process for teaching kids how to be self-sufficient. Help your kids learn responsibility and how to contribute to the home. Get kids doing chores and help …