Valerie A. Hill, a graduate from Stephen F. Austin State University, has always enjoyed children and finding out ways to love them and support their development in fun ways. She is constantly gaining insight from her two adopted children whom she shares with her husband, Ryan. Having worked in elementary and preschool classrooms for more than twenty years, Valerie enjoys sharing her passion for instructional practices for the success of all involved with the student. That is what led her to create this guide for families in an engaging, easy-to-understand context. She is excited to showcase her family and incredibly proud of the messy, but beautiful story they tell! Along with this book, Valerie's favorite gifts for new parents are always classic board books and diapers!