Skip to content
Chronicles of a Babywise Mom
  • BABYWISE
    • All Babywise Posts
      • All Babywise Posts
      • Eat
      • Wake
      • Sleep
    • How To Do Babywise
    • Babywise FAQs (Frequently asked questions)
    • Babywise First Year
    • Babywise Schedules
    • Starting Babywise Late Guide
    • Why I Love Babywise
    • Babywise Benefits
  • SCHEDULES
    • Schedules
    • Sample Schedules
    • Schedule Tips
    • Wake Time
    • Wake Time Length
    • Eat
  • SLEEP
    • All Sleep Posts
    • Naps
    • Night Sleep
    • Sleep Training
    • Sleep Problems
  • DISCIPLINE
    • All Discipline Posts
    • Consequences
    • Discipline Methods
    • Discipline Phrases
    • First Time Obedience
    • Funnel
    • Moral Training
    • Strong-Willed
    • Tantrums
  • BLOG INDEX
    • All Posts
    • Index By Age
    • Babywise Mom Blog Archive
  • AGE RANGES
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • PreToddler
    • Toddler
    • Preschooler
    • Child
    • Preteen
    • Teens
    • Index By Age
  • MORE
    • All Parenting Posts
    • Boys
    • Childcare
    • Chores
    • Dates With Kids
    • Education
    • Family
    • Fatherhood
    • Gifted
    • Girls
    • Hair
    • Home
    • Infant Loss
    • Motherhood
    • Multiples
    • Parent Child Dates
    • Parenting Book Reviews
    • Potty Training
  • SHOP
    • Babywise Mom Shop
    • doTERRA
  • ABOUT
    • About Me
    • Using This Blog
    • Work With Me
Chronicles of a Babywise Mom
  • BABYWISE
    • All Babywise Posts
      • All Babywise Posts
      • Eat
      • Wake
      • Sleep
    • How To Do Babywise
    • Babywise FAQs (Frequently asked questions)
    • Babywise First Year
    • Babywise Schedules
    • Starting Babywise Late Guide
    • Why I Love Babywise
    • Babywise Benefits
  • SCHEDULES
    • Schedules
    • Sample Schedules
    • Schedule Tips
    • Wake Time
    • Wake Time Length
    • Eat
  • SLEEP
    • All Sleep Posts
    • Naps
    • Night Sleep
    • Sleep Training
    • Sleep Problems
  • DISCIPLINE
    • All Discipline Posts
    • Consequences
    • Discipline Methods
    • Discipline Phrases
    • First Time Obedience
    • Funnel
    • Moral Training
    • Strong-Willed
    • Tantrums
  • BLOG INDEX
    • All Posts
    • Index By Age
    • Babywise Mom Blog Archive
  • AGE RANGES
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • PreToddler
    • Toddler
    • Preschooler
    • Child
    • Preteen
    • Teens
    • Index By Age
  • MORE
    • All Parenting Posts
    • Boys
    • Childcare
    • Chores
    • Dates With Kids
    • Education
    • Family
    • Fatherhood
    • Gifted
    • Girls
    • Hair
    • Home
    • Infant Loss
    • Motherhood
    • Multiples
    • Parent Child Dates
    • Parenting Book Reviews
    • Potty Training
  • SHOP
    • Babywise Mom Shop
    • doTERRA
  • ABOUT
    • About Me
    • Using This Blog
    • Work With Me

Month: January 2021

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 …

Read more

Categories Pretoddler, Tantrums Tags mini-fits 52 Comments

Sample Babywise Schedules: One Month Old

November 14, 2022January 26, 2021 by valplowman
Baby hand with parent fingers

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 …

Read more

Categories Babywise, Sample Schedules Tags newborns, Top 32 Comments

How Long Should a Newborn Feeding Last?

September 15, 2022January 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 …

Read more

Categories Eat Tags newborns, nursing 34 Comments

Helping Kids Stay Sane When Stuck Indoors

January 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 …

Read more

Categories Summer, Winter Tags indoor play, learning activities 17 Comments

A Complete List of Chores Your 7 Year Old Can Do

May 1, 2023January 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 …

Read more

Categories Child, Chores Tags Child Age Range Leave a comment

How To Be Flexible With Babywise

April 26, 2021January 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 …

Read more

Categories Schedules Tags babywise book one, flexibility 8 Comments

14 Great Winter Picture Books Worth Owning

January 11, 2021 by valplowman
Child reading picture books in snow

These winter picture books will not disappoint and are perfect for adding to your personal library. These books are worth owning! If you have snow where you live, your children …

Read more

Categories Book Lists, Winter Tags children's books Leave a comment
Older posts
Page1 Page2 Next →
Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • 12 Travel Beds for Babies and Toddlers to Sleep In

    12 Travel Beds for Babies and Toddlers to Sleep In

  • How to Keep Older Kids Quiet While Baby Naps

    How to Keep Older Kids Quiet While Baby Naps

  • How to Tell if Baby is Overtired vs. Undertired

    How to Tell if Baby is Overtired vs. Undertired

  • Weekend Routines for Older Kids

    Weekend Routines for Older Kids

  • When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

    When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

© 2023 Baby Wise Mom | Privacy Policy