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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’s time to take the guilt out of sleep training

March 14, 2022March 15, 2012 by valplowman

Taking the guilt out of sleep training | sleep training | #sleeptraining

Take the guilt out of sleep traning. Sleep training is not a bad thing to do for your baby. It is actually a very helpful thing to do! By Rachel …

Dads Are Parents Too

March 7, 2022March 14, 2012 by valplowman

Dad and his baby

A father is a parent, too. Fathers are not just spectators who sit by and observe their children growing up. They should be involved. By Hank Osborne from DaddyLife.net There is …

Take baby steps to get first-time obedience

October 15, 2024March 13, 2012 by valplowman

parent correcting child

First time obedience does not happen overnight. If you are working to get your kids to listen to you, remember it comes in small steps. By Maureen Monfore, ChildwiseChat.com If …

McKenna Toddler Summary: 35 Months Old

February 28, 2022March 6, 2012 by valplowman

A full summary of life for this 35 month old. Find out what daily life was like and find a 35 month old toddler sample schedule to follow. McKenna is …

Mealtime Booster Seats: When to Move and Good Features

October 25, 2024March 5, 2012 by valplowman

Toddler eating lunch

Find out when you should move from a high chair to a booster seat at meals and what features to consider when choosing a booster seat. “Parents will inquire as …

15 Topics to Discuss With Your Spouse

January 14, 2019February 29, 2012 by valplowman

married couple talking

15 Topics to Discuss With Your Spouse. Questions to ask your spouse on your next date night and get conversation going. As I mentioned two weeks ago, my husband and …

Brayden Child Summary: 6.75 Years Old

February 21, 2022February 28, 2012 by valplowman

Brayden ice skating

6.75 year old life and daily schedule. Learn about this child’s daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with six year olds. This is it–the countdown to …