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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 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 …

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 …