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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.

Helpful Tips for Introducing Baby to a Sippy Cup

July 23, 2026October 1, 2009 by valplowman

Baby drinking from sippy cup

Tips for introducing a sippy cup to your baby. Know what age to start and how best to get your little one drinking from a sippy. As soon as my …

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 26

November 20, 2020September 29, 2009 by valplowman

26 week old baby McKenna and her dad

Schedule and routine for a 25-26 week old newborn baby. Get info on this baby’s daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your baby’s day. …

A Simple One-Liner To Keep Your Preschooler On Track

September 23, 2019September 28, 2009 by valplowman

Preschooler looking confused with a solid white background

A perfect discipline phrase to help your preschooler on track and doing what she should be doing. This one-liner is simple and effective. On Becoming Preschoolwise talks about two …

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 25

November 20, 2020September 22, 2009 by valplowman

25 week old baby McKenna sitting in a high chair

Schedule and routine for a 24-25 week old newborn baby. Get info on this baby’s daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your baby’s day. …

Common Newborn Questions from Moms

September 16, 2019September 18, 2009 by valplowman

Newborn baby girl

These are real questions from real moms about their newborn babies. You might find an answer to your question here, or even a question you didn’t know you have! Feedings …

Breastfeeding Difficulties: Milk Supply Limit

September 21, 2023September 16, 2009 by valplowman

mother nursing baby

Did you know some women simply have a milk supply limit, making it impossible for them to exclusively breastfeed for an undetermined amount of time? Read this post for details. …

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 24

November 20, 2020September 15, 2009 by valplowman

24 week old McKenna

Schedule and routine for a 23-24 week old newborn baby. Get info on this baby’s daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your day. You …