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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.

Kaitlyn Teen Summary: 17.75 Years Old

April 23, 2025February 3, 2025 by valplowman

Kaitlyn standing in front of a grand piano

17.75 year old teen girl information and helps. See all about her daily life as a teen girl and get the teen schedule. Talking about college thoughts and senior year activities. …

What to Do When Baby’s Awake Time Is Before Feedings

August 5, 2025January 29, 2025 by valplowman

Mom holding baby up and kissing baby

Sometimes baby wakes up before feeding time. What do you do in this case? Do you feed right away to keep the eat/wake/sleep pattern, or do you wait to keep …

How to Combat Winter Blues for Kids and Parents

April 30, 2026January 27, 2025 by valplowman

Family of 3 outside in the winter looking at each other and smiling

Get 14 ideas for how to combat the winter blues. Thrive rather than survive during the long, cold winter months. Winter can be a magical time of year, filled with …

McKenna Teen Summary: 15.75 Years Old

April 17, 2025January 22, 2025 by valplowman

McKenna with a sling

Daily life and schedule for a 15.75 year old teen girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the teenage group. This covers 15.5 years old through 15.75 years …

23 Winter Bucket List Ideas for Families

January 29, 2025January 20, 2025 by valplowman

Family walking through the snow in the mountains

Get a list of ideas of things to do in the winter to prevent boredom and depression from setting in. These ideas will help you pass the winter months and …

Discipline Phrases for Parents

January 29, 2025January 15, 2025 by valplowman

Dad correcting his child on the sidwalk outside

A discipline phrase is a great way to correct your child on the fly. Having these phrases in your back pocket helps you to respond to difficult situations without losing …

Winter Skin Tips for Babies and Kids

January 13, 2025 by valplowman

Baby in the winter standing outside

Get the cold-weather skincare tips you need to keep your child’s skin healthy during the winter months and prevent it from becoming chapped. You will want to use a humidifier, …