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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.

Do Not Correct Your Child Before School

July 13, 2021August 10, 2011 by valplowman

Mom correcting child before she gets on the bus

Find out why you should wait to correct your child after school rather than before school. Keep things light and happy before your kiddo heads out for the day. A …

How to Avoid Altitude Sickness in your Kiddos

July 12, 2021August 9, 2011 by valplowman

Mom and baby in the mountains

When you travel to higher elevations, it is important to watch for signs of altitude sickness and avoid your kiddo from getting sick. Altitude sickness is when your body is …

Avoiding Activity Overload with Your Kids

July 12, 2021August 8, 2011 by valplowman

Activity overload

Follow this simple tip to avoid getting in a situation where your kids are all busy all of the time. Keep life simple while still allowing kids to participate in …

Tips for Building a Positive Self-Concept in Kids

July 5, 2021August 4, 2011 by valplowman

Child lying on the grass wearing a yellow sweater and yellow heart glasses

5 tips to help you build a positive self-concept in your child. This is a healthy way to build self-esteem and feel confident in life. Love and Logic Magic has …

McKenna Toddler Summary: 28 Months Old

June 28, 2021August 2, 2011 by valplowman

McKenna looking out into the lake

A full summary of life for this 28 month old. Find out what daily life was like and find a 28 month old sample schedule to follow. This is a …

Getting Preschoolers Ready for Kindergarten

August 23, 2021August 1, 2011 by valplowman

Child at table with other children in school

5 important areas to focus on to make sure your preschooler will be ready for Kindergarten when it is time to go! Sending your child off to school can be …

Tips for Parenting the Middle Child

September 8, 2021July 28, 2011 by valplowman

three children sitting on a dock

Middle children can easily feel ignored and overlooked. This posts shares tips to help your middle child feel loved. Kaitlyn is my middle child. But in some ways, I have …