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Month: November 2022

Timing Baby’s First Nap So it Isn’t Short

November 30, 2022 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in gray pajamas

The first nap of the day is the most important nap for a baby. Learn how to time the first nap so it isn’t too short and baby can take …

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Categories Naps Tags healthy sleep habits, morning nap 23 Comments

How to Help Kids Deal with the Death of a Pet

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 by valplowman
Kaitlyn holding her cat

How to help your child through the grief process after the loss of a pet. Get tips on working through grief, how to explain things to your kids, and actions …

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Categories Pets Tags death 7 Comments

How To Handle Baby Sleep When Traveling

November 21, 2022 by valplowman
Baby sitting in an open suitcase holding sunglasses

Help baby sleep when traveling. Learn what to focus on and what to pack for baby sleep. Learn how to help baby sleep in a new place and how to …

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Categories Babywise, Traveling Tags disruptions, sleep disruptions Leave a comment

How to Use the Extinction Method for Sleep Training

November 16, 2022 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in crib

Tips for using the extinction sleep training method to get baby to sleep well. Get great naps and great night sleep for baby. Learn about extinction sleep training vs Ferber …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO, healthy sleep habits 5 Comments

Brinley Preteen Summary: 10.25 Years Old

November 14, 2022 by valplowman
10 year old Brinley holding a leaf up

Daily life and schedule for a 10.25-year-old tween who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, activities she is involved in, and her daily routine. This is a summary …

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What Time Should Baby Wake Up in the Morning?

November 9, 2022 by valplowman
Baby asleep in the crib

What Time To Start Baby’s Day. What time should be baby’s wake up time each day? How to calculate and decide baby’s perfect wakeup time. Get answers to the questions you …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Sleep Tags morning wake time 49 Comments

Cell Phone Rules for Teens and Tweens

November 7, 2022 by valplowman
teenager using a cell phone

As you get your tween or teen a cell phone, establish rules about where they can be used, rules for before and after school, expectations at school, rules for apps, …

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Categories Preteen, Technology, Teens 2 Comments
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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.

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