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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.

The 4 S’s (three years later): Sleep Training Method

March 21, 2022March 27, 2012 by valplowman

3 year old McKenna smiling

Learn what it is like to have done the 4 S’s looking back. Three years later, was it worth it? Were there any issues? When McKenna was a baby, I …

Helping Pre-Toddlers with Intense Emotions

March 21, 2022March 26, 2012 by valplowman

emotional preschooler

Find out how to respond when your 12-18 month old has intense emotions. Learn what you should do and what you should not do. Emotional responses are a complex thing–even …

Shutterfly Giveaway!

March 21, 2022March 24, 2012 by valplowman

shutterfly card

I am sure many of you have heard of Shutterfly.com and the many great things you can do there! Shutterfly has some new things they are just coming out with: …

Mistakes with Shaping Influences When Raising Kids

March 21, 2022March 22, 2012 by valplowman

family of four kids on parents backs

As parents we have to do more than just focus on controlling the environment our children grow up in. We need to focus on more. Shepherding a Child’s Heart talks …

Balancing Technology for Kids

March 14, 2022March 21, 2012 by valplowman

Child playing technology

How to raise kids in a technology-filled world. Help kids learn to use technology while setting limits and avoid getting addicted to tech. Technology is everywhere. We have our smartphones, …

7 Things Having Pets Taught Me About Parenting

March 14, 2022March 20, 2012 by valplowman

child with cat

Pets are more than just fun for kids. They actually teach a lot of valuable lessons, including how to be a great parent someday. When I was growing up, I …

Babywise Tips for Working Parents

March 14, 2022March 16, 2012 by valplowman

Working mom holding baby with arms full of work bags

Get ten actionable tips for how to be successful with Babywise when you are a working mom. You can work outside the home and do Babywise! by Bethany Lynch from …