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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.

Brayden Child Summary: 7.25

August 19, 2022September 4, 2012 by valplowman

7 year old Brayden playing catcher

7.25 year old life and daily schedule. Learn about this child’s daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with seven year olds. This summary is for Brayden, …

Brinley Newborn Summary: Week Three

October 31, 2022August 31, 2012 by valplowman

3 week old Brinley and mother

Newborn schedule for baby’s third week. Baby newborn schedule and routine for the 3rd week of life. 2-3 week old newborn routine. My friend, Serra, is amazing and took newborn …

Is Homeschooling Right for Your Child?

August 15, 2022August 30, 2012 by valplowman

mother homeschooling her daughter and examining a globe together

Is homeschooling the best education choice for your child? What are the benefits and potential downsides of homeschooling? This is a guest post from Raegan (you know–the Chronic 45 Minute Naps and Chronic …

Is a Public School Right for Your Child?

August 15, 2022August 29, 2012 by valplowman

Children getting on a school bus

Is public school the best education choice for your child? What are the benefits of attending public school? What are the downsides of public school? My children attend our local …

Is a Charter School Right for Your Child?

August 15, 2022August 28, 2012 by valplowman

3 Kids in school uniforms

Is a charter school the best education choice for your child? What is a charter school? What are the benefits of attending a charter school? Today’s post is from a …

How To Choose the Best Schooling Option

August 15, 2022August 27, 2012 by valplowman

School children in a line facing the camera

There are many schooling options from homeschooling, to public school, to charter schools. How to choose the best option for your family. There are so many concerns surrounding education. Do …

Brinley Newborn Summary: Week Two

October 31, 2022August 22, 2012 by valplowman

2 week old Brinley

Newborn schedule for baby’s second week. Baby newborn schedule and routine for the 2nd week of life. 1-2 week old newborn routine. Well, you might get tired of hearing things …