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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.

Help a Reader Out: Potty Training at Night

May 11, 2022October 26, 2011 by valplowman

Stephanie said… My daughter is now a little over 3 1/2 and has been potty trained during the day since last summer. We officially did away with the diaper at night …

Prima Princessa {Giveaway!}

May 21, 2019October 22, 2011 by valplowman

This post is written in partnership with Prima Princessessa. All opinions are my own. Website: http://primaprincessa.com/ Oh my goodness. I LOVE Prima Princessa. We did a giveaway for them …

How I Organize and Execute Family Meals

October 18, 2021October 21, 2011 by valplowman

mom and daughter making meal together

Find out how you can find time to plan and make family meals as a busy mom with young children. Get actionable tips from a mom of three! Mmmm….food. I …

Positive Communication in Marriage

January 14, 2019October 19, 2011 by valplowman

Married couple talking

Positive Communication in Marriage. How to have positive communication in your marriage to have a happier, healthier marriage. Our last discussion on marriage was on responding to challenges in marriage. …

Kaitlyn Preschooler Summary: 4.5 Years Old

October 18, 2021October 18, 2011 by valplowman

4.5 year old Kaitlyn jumping of a pile of straw bales

Daily life, schedule, and routine for a 4.5 year old preschooler. See how the preschooler’s sleep was going and how eating was going. I was just thinking about how these …

Child Won’t Eat Favorite Foods

October 18, 2021October 17, 2011 by valplowman

child looking with disgust at apple and banana

Get help for when your child suddenly won’t eat favorite foods. If your toddler or child is refusing to eat, get answers below. There can be many reasons a child …

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

October 11, 2021October 14, 2011 by valplowman

Candle burning against a black background

October 15 is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day each year. Light a candle at 7 PM to remember those we have lost. In all 50 states in the US, …