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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.

No Regrets in Parenting Journey

September 1, 2021March 15, 2010 by valplowman

The other night, I went to a parent meeting for children who will be entering Kindergarten next school year (I know! Crazy!). As I sat there listening to the things …

How to Cope as a Mom When You are Sick

March 13, 2020March 12, 2010 by valplowman

Woman sick in bed coughing

What you can do as a mom when you get sick. How to take care of yourself and take care of your children when you are sick. I love being …

Brayden Preschooler Summary: 4.75 Years Old

March 12, 2020March 11, 2010 by valplowman

Brayden at 4 years old with his family

4.75 year old life and daily schedule. Learn about this preschooler’s daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with four year olds. Here are some notable things …

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 49

January 12, 2021March 9, 2010 by valplowman

49 week old McKenna

Schedule and routine for a 48-49 week old baby. Get info on this 11 month old daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your day. …

What Is the Ideal Number of Children to Have

December 15, 2022March 5, 2010 by valplowman

Mom holding a perfect family in her hands

Is there an ideal number of children? What should you consider when deciding to have more kids? What should you NOT consider? When I wrote my post on What is …

How Is A Babywise Mom Defined?

March 2, 2020March 4, 2010 by valplowman

Mom lifting todder above her head out in a field

What are Babywise moms like? Do you have to fit one certain mold to be able to be a successful Babywise mom? Read to find out! I was reflecting on …

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 48

January 12, 2021March 2, 2010 by valplowman

48 week old McKenna

Schedule and routine for a 47-48 week old baby. Get info on this 11 month old daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your day. …