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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.

Cradle Cap: What Every Parent Should Know

July 21, 2026January 8, 2024 by valplowman

Cradle cap on baby's scalp

Learn the signs and symptoms of cradle cap. You will also find out the causes of cradle cap and how to treat it. Find out if these scales on the …

Getting Kids to Talk and Open Up to You

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 by valplowman

Mom and daughter together

Get actionable tips and steps you can take to get your kids to open up and talk to you. Learn how to implement it into your life and build your …

Top 10 Thoughtful Baby Shower Gift Ideas: Must-Haves for New Moms

January 16, 2024December 27, 2023 by valplowman

Photo of a baby shower gift table setup

Get ten ideas of baby shower gifts to help new moms to recover well, bond with their baby, and care for their baby more easily. When shopping online for a …

Bonoch Baby Monitor 7″ 2-Cam Kit Review

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 by valplowman

Mom looking at the monitor of a baby video monitor

If you have more than one child, you will want a 2 camera baby video monitor to be able to keep an eye on both children and have peace of …

Schedule Tips

September 11, 2025December 18, 2023 by valplowman

Baby smiling for the camera

Get all of the tips you need to have a successful schedule or routine. Get schedule tips for newborns, babies, toddlers, and older kids! Find out how to make a …

The Perfect Response for a Defiant Child

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 by valplowman

Defiant looking girl in black and white photo

A perfect phrase for how to respond to your children when they cross a line and need to obey you immediately. Learn more on how to achieve obedience and get …

Brayden Teen Summary: 18.5 Years Old

July 30, 2025December 11, 2023 by valplowman

Brayden and his companion

The latest on 18.5 year old teenage boy who is living in Africa. This is an update on Brayden from 18-18.5 years old. At his 18 year summary, I felt …