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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.

Is Watching Television Bad for Kids?

August 13, 2026March 4, 2008 by valplowman

Child watching television

Watching television isn’t all bad. There can be some good things from TV time. You want to use it in moderation. I have had a question from a reader about …

Babywise Myths #6: Parents call their kids words like “manipulative”

May 18, 2022February 29, 2008 by valplowman

upset mother

Combating Babywise Myths #6: BW parents call their kids words like “manipulative” This is one myth I have to concede on to a point. First, not all Babywise parents refer …

Babywise and Twins Tips

August 18, 2021February 28, 2008 by valplowman

Babywise and Twins. Tips from three Babywise twin moms about how to do the Babywise schedule with twins.

Babywise and Twins. Tips from three Babywise twin moms about how to do the Babywise schedule with twins–get Babywise for twins tips!. Okay, I have no experience with Babywise and …

How to Teach Your Baby Highchair Manners

April 27, 2020February 27, 2008 by valplowman

Baby eating in high chair

How to Teach Your Baby Highchair Manners. Tips to help baby have good manners while eating. A baby CAN have good manners! To a new parent watching their child eat for …

How to Help Your Child Be a Good Eater

September 24, 2020February 26, 2008 by valplowman

How to Help Your Child Be a Good Eater. Tips to follow to avoid your child being a picky eater and being willing to eat most foods.

How to Help Your Child Be a Good Eater. Tips to follow to avoid your child being a picky eater and being willing to eat most foods. You can help …

Tips to Help You Get to Know Your Child’s Personality

April 27, 2020February 25, 2008 by valplowman

Tips to Help You Get to Know Your Child's Personality. What are some key elements to know and understand to help you get to know your child better.

Tips to Help You Get to Know Your Child’s Personality. What are some key elements to know and understand to help you get to know your child better. I hope …

Babywise Myths #5: Babywise will cause you to loose your milk supply

November 7, 2024February 22, 2008 by valplowman

Reasons you can successfully breastfeed your Babywise baby. You can absolutely breastfeed a baby on a schedule.

Reasons you can successfully breastfeed your Babywise baby. You can absolutely breastfeed a baby on a schedule. This myth doesn’t require a lot for me to combat it. Many people …