Valerie Looper is a chemist, patent attorney, and mother of three who has spent years studying how people learn, adapt, and solve problems—both in the lab and in everyday life.

Through her work in science, law, and parenting, she discovered something surprising:
babies think like researchers.

They experiment constantly, learning from every interaction.

In Mommy Science, Valerie blends storytelling, scientific insight, and practical guidance to help parents approach the newborn stage with curiosity, confidence, and a clear sense of strategy. Her work reframes early parenting not as something to “figure out,” but as something to observe, test, and understand.

As a speaker, Valerie brings this perspective to life for audiences of parents, educators, and organizations. Her talks combine warmth, humor, and evidence-based thinking, offering a fresh, empowering framework for navigating the earliest stages of childhood—and the transformation that comes with it.

Valerie is available for speaking engagements, workshops, and events.

Topics

1. How does science apply to parenting?
2. You only need to know five things when you bring the baby home.
3. There is no manual, but there is a strategy.
4. Learning and unlearning may start sooner than you think.
5. Your goal is to teach them how to push your buttons the way you want them to.
6. The scientific method is innate to human babies.
7. You can teach your baby to smile.
8. New parents change as much as the baby does.