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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.

Moral Training: Love

April 15, 2024June 11, 2008 by valplowman

How to teach your child to love others. Instilling morals in your child.

How to teach your child to love others. Instilling morals in your child. Our son Brayden recently turned three. Before he did, I of course read On Becoming Childwise. …

Tips Know When it is Time to Extend Baby Awake Time

May 26, 2021June 10, 2008 by valplowman

Baby looking at camera

How to Know When it is Time to Extend Waketime Length Between Naps. Follow these signs to change your Babywise baby’s schedule. What do you do if your baby/toddler/child suddenly …

In Action: Real Benefits of Babywise

August 10, 2022June 9, 2008 by valplowman

Family of four camping

Real life benefits of Babywise. These stories show the benefits of Babywise beyond just sleep. There is so much! This past weekend, our little family went camping for a family …

How to Unite as Parents

May 2, 2020June 6, 2008 by valplowman

parents and a child

How to Unite as Parents and why you should. Uniting as parents helps keep your marriage strong. After my son was born, I was quite frustrated with my husband. I …

Potty Training Success!

June 18, 2019June 4, 2008 by valplowman

For anyone who has been reading the blog since January or before or anyone who has read through posts form that time, you know we attempted potty training in January. …

Helpful Routine Information for a Great Baby Routine

May 28, 2021May 26, 2008 by valplowman

Baby sleeping with a hat

Know what to expect at each age as you use a baby routine. Be prepared with knowledge so you can best help baby have a great routine. It is always …

Introducing a Child to a Church Nursery/Daycare/Playcenter

June 30, 2022May 20, 2008 by valplowman

Church nursery

Tips and help for introducing your child to a church nursery, daycare, or a playcenter. How to help them be comfortable. I only have 5 more months to go before …