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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.

Structure Deters a Child’s Whining

February 1, 2021 by valplowman

Whining child

If you add this element to your day, you will help prevent your child from whining. If you have a child who whines, this is how to stop it. No …

The “Mini-fit”: Responding to Young Tantrums

January 18, 2023January 27, 2021 by valplowman

Toddler crying on the floor

What to do when your child has a mini-fit. How to solve the early tantrums your pre-toddler and toddler have. Strategies to stop tantrums. The mini-fit. Ugh. The first time …

Sample Babywise Schedules: One Month Old

December 2, 2024January 26, 2021 by valplowman

newborn laying on tummy and holding the finger of a parent

Sample Babywise Schedules for 5-9 week old baby. Newborn sample schedules to get baby sleeping well and on a consistent routine. Sample schedules are always popular and helpful for parents …

How Long Should a Newborn Feeding Last?

October 24, 2024January 25, 2021 by valplowman

Mom feeding newborn

How long should a newborn nurse? How do you know if a newborn baby is full or not? Get your answers here. Are you wondering how long a breastfeeding session …

Helping Kids Stay Sane When Stuck Indoors

January 22, 2025January 20, 2021 by valplowman

Child playing inside

Learn the three most important things to focus on when you are stuck inside with your kids for whatever reason. Many parents wonder how to keep their kids sane when …

A Complete List of Chores Your 7 Year Old Can Do

July 16, 2025January 19, 2021 by valplowman

boy doing the dishes

Chores Your 7 Year Old Can Do. A complete list of chore ideas that your child can learn to do when your child is seven years old. Scroll down for a …

How To Be Flexible With Babywise

November 20, 2024January 12, 2021 by valplowman

Mom holding baby in the air

You can make your baby flexible even when using the Babywise method. You can be flexible with Babywise! Read how in this post. I am sure most of you see …