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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.

It Mattered To Me…the Power of a Teacher

May 23, 2022May 29, 2012 by valplowman

teacher in front of a classroom

The powerful influence a teacher can have on the life of a student. We all have the power to make a huge difference with small effort. As people, and I …

Can it be too hot for baby to sleep well?

May 20, 2022May 24, 2012 by valplowman

sleeping baby

Does temperature play a role in how well baby does or does not sleep? Is this a variable you need to consider when troubleshooting sleep issues? “Please don’t blame [poor …

Learn to Love Our Chores at Home

May 16, 2022May 23, 2012 by valplowman

Mom doing laundry

As hard as it is to enjoy chores at home, they never end. We will be happier if we can learn to be content in them. Have I ever mentioned …

Music Time for Preschoolers

May 16, 2022May 21, 2012 by valplowman

preschooler girl playing with musical instrument toys

6 ways to integrate music into your preschooler’s daily life. This will prepare your child for Kindergarten in a variety of ways! I love music. Love, love, love. I love …

Does Your Tantruming Child Need More Love?

November 4, 2022May 17, 2012 by valplowman

Child crying on the floor

Does your fit-throwing child need more love? Sometimes a child who is misbehaving or throwing fits is doing so because she feels unloved. Here is what to do about it.

Poll Results: WHICH BABY WHISPERER PERSONALITY IS YOUR CHILD?

April 7, 2020May 16, 2012 by valplowman

Angel 8 (12%) Textbook 22 (33%) Touchy 16 (24%) Spirited 15 (22%) Grumpy 1 (1%) Doesn’t Fit Any 1 …

Mothers, Let’s Be Nice to Each Other!

May 13, 2022May 15, 2012 by valplowman

Group of women

Motherhood is hard enough without having other mothers chip away at all of your decisions and criticize everything you do. Being a mother has made me a better person. I …