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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.

Parenting Lesson from The Biggest Loser

March 12, 2021March 22, 2011 by valplowman

Parent and child walking hand in hand.

I know The Biggest Loser has been very popular for a long, long time, but this is my first season ever watching it. I know, I am slow. That’s okay. …

Correcting Children: Look at “Why” not just “What”

March 15, 2021March 17, 2011 by valplowman

Mom and daughter hugging

When your child misbehaves, don’t just worry about what she did. Consider why and how you can change her heart for future actions. In the preface to the second edition …

Teaching Kids the Golden Rule (and the Platinum Rule)

March 8, 2021March 14, 2011 by valplowman

Mom talking to her child

How to teach your child to live by the Golden Rule and think of others. This will help your child develop empathy and have good morals. Do unto others as …

You Teach What You Are: Kids Learn from You

March 8, 2021March 9, 2011 by valplowman

mom and child looking up into the sky

Your children will emulate who you are, not who you tell them to be. Be the person you want your child to be. You know that phrase, “You are what …

What to Do When Your Babysitter Won’t Follow Your Routine

March 8, 2021March 8, 2011 by valplowman

two children playing with babysitter

What you can do as a parent when your babysitter won’t follow your routine. Get tips for how to respond and adjust your expectations. I often get questions about what …

One to Two Children Transition: How to have success

March 4, 2026March 4, 2011 by valplowman

2 year old Brayden and newborn Kaitlyn

Congrats on your second baby! Now to walk you through how to add your second baby and maintain a schedule with both as well as care for you and let …

McKenna Toddler Summary: 23 Months Old

March 1, 2021March 1, 2011 by valplowman

McKenna in a CozyCoup car

A full summary of life for this 23 month old. Find out what daily life was like and find a 23 month old sample schedule to follow. I just had …