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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.

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 …

How to Set Boundaries for Children & Siblings

January 18, 2023October 8, 2012 by valplowman

Child looking through a chain link fence

Get info on how to set boundaries for kids and how to manage freedoms and boundaries in siblings. Learn how you manage to balance this when you have multiple kids …

Tips for Parenting the Baby of the Family

September 22, 2022October 4, 2012 by valplowman

Get tips for parenting the youngest child. Know what to do to and what not to do so your kiddo grows up well! I find the Birth Order Book by …

Brinley Newborn Summary: Week 8

October 31, 2022October 3, 2012 by valplowman

Family photo with two parents and 4 kids

Newborn schedule for baby’s 8th week. Baby newborn schedule and routine for the eighth week of life. 7-8 week old newborn routine. Find out what to do with a newborn …

McKenna Preschooler Summary: 3.5 Years Old

October 17, 2022October 2, 2012 by valplowman

3.5 year old McKenna

A full summary of life for this 3.5 year old. Find out what daily life was like and find a 3-year-old preschooler schedule to follow. This is a summary for …