valplowman

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.

Hey Parents! Moral Training Starts With You

November 22, 2021November 28, 2011 by valplowman

Dad and daughter sitting on the bed

If you want to raise your children to be good people, you need to demonstrate those qualities to your child. Last week, we talked about the moral precept of teaching …

Thankful Report: How I Did

June 17, 2024November 24, 2011 by valplowman

woman with arms in the air looking into the sun

Did you do it? Did you count your blessings this month? I know a lot of you have because I have enjoyed reading your daily posts on Facebook of what …

Teach Kids What is Right, Not Just What is Wrong

November 15, 2021November 21, 2011 by valplowman

parent talking to child

Focus on teaching what is the right choice and not just always telling your child what is the wrong thing to do. If you got to an intersection and you …

4 Year Blogiversary!

November 15, 2021November 20, 2011 by valplowman

cupcake for a celebration

When I created that first post, I had no idea (or ambition) for this blog to become what it has. I was just trying to help a small group of …

First Time Obedience–First Things First

October 15, 2024November 17, 2011 by valplowman

mom and daughter

How to get started with First Time Obedience Fundamentals. Learn how to get your child to obey the first time you give an instruction. by Maureen Monfore First-time obedience (FTO) …

What I Wish I’d Known with My First Baby

November 15, 2021November 16, 2011 by valplowman

Mom and newborn

Great tips for first-time moms with their first baby. Find out how to enjoy your baby and live in the moment with your newborn. by Rachel from My Baby Sleep Guide …

Babywise-Friendly Blog Network

November 20, 2024November 14, 2011 by valplowman

BFBN water mark

I have this vision for starting a Babywise-friendly blog network. I want to create a network of strong bloggers who know their stuff for all of us to turn to–turn …