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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.

Brinley Newborn Summary: Week 11

October 31, 2022October 23, 2012 by valplowman

11 week old Brinley

Newborn schedule for baby’s 11th week. Baby newborn schedule and routine for the eleventh week of life. 10-11 week old newborn routine. Find out what to do with a newborn …

Let Your Child Pick the Consequence for Actions

September 30, 2022October 18, 2012 by valplowman

Mother and son in discipline

When your kids make a mistake, it is wise to let them participate in choosing the consequence for the action when applicable. Have you ever let your child choose her …

Brinley Newborn Summary: Week 10

November 14, 2022October 17, 2012 by valplowman

Newborn schedule for baby’s 10th week. Baby newborn schedule and routine for the tenth week of life. 9-10 week old newborn routine. Find out what to do with a newborn …

Kaitlyn Child Summary: 5.5 Years Old

September 30, 2022October 16, 2012 by valplowman

5.5 year old life and daily routine. Learn about her daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with five year olds. This time period had two major …

More is Caught Than Taught with Pre-Toddlers

September 30, 2022October 15, 2012 by valplowman

Mom teaching toddler

When teaching your pre-toddler the difference between right and wrong, your kiddo will learn more from what you do that what you say. By the time your child is a …

First-Time Obedience: Balance the Good with the Bad

March 18, 2025October 11, 2012 by valplowman

Child looking through hole in fence

Tips for getting your child to obey the first time you ask. There are many important steps. Learn what these are and how to do it. By Maureen Monfore, http://www.ChildwiseChat.com …

Brinley Newborn Summary: Week 9

October 31, 2022October 10, 2012 by valplowman

8 week old Birnley

Newborn schedule for baby’s 9th week. Baby newborn schedule and routine for the ninth week of life. 8-9 week old newborn routine. Find out what to do with a newborn …