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
    • All Schedule Posts
    • Sample Schedules
    • Schedule Tips
    • Play Time
    • Wake Time Length (Wake Windows)
    • Eat: The “Eat” Part of Routine
  • SLEEP
    • All Sleep Posts
    • Naps
    • Night Sleep Tips
    • Sleep Training
    • Sleep Problems
  • DISCIPLINE
    • All Discipline Posts
    • Consequences
    • Discipline Methods
    • Discipline Phrases
    • First Time Obedience Tips
    • Keeping Kids in “Funnel”
    • Moral Training Tips
    • Strong-Willed Child
    • Tantrum Help for Parents
  • BLOG INDEX
    • All Posts
    • Index By Age
    • Babywise Mom Blog Archive
  • AGE RANGES
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • PreToddler
    • Toddler
    • Preschooler
    • Child (5-8 Years Old)
    • Preteen/Tween
    • Teens
    • Index By Age
  • MORE
    • All Parenting Posts
    • Childcare
    • Chores
    • Dates With Kids
    • Education & Learning
    • Family Tips
    • Gifted Children
    • Hair
    • Holidays & Seasons
    • Home Management
    • Infant Loss
    • Motherhood Tips
    • Multiples
    • Parenting Book Reviews
    • Parenting Siblings Tips
    • Potty Training
    • Travel Tips for Parents!
  • 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
    • All Schedule Posts
    • Sample Schedules
    • Schedule Tips
    • Play Time
    • Wake Time Length (Wake Windows)
    • Eat: The “Eat” Part of Routine
  • SLEEP
    • All Sleep Posts
    • Naps
    • Night Sleep Tips
    • Sleep Training
    • Sleep Problems
  • DISCIPLINE
    • All Discipline Posts
    • Consequences
    • Discipline Methods
    • Discipline Phrases
    • First Time Obedience Tips
    • Keeping Kids in “Funnel”
    • Moral Training Tips
    • Strong-Willed Child
    • Tantrum Help for Parents
  • BLOG INDEX
    • All Posts
    • Index By Age
    • Babywise Mom Blog Archive
  • AGE RANGES
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • PreToddler
    • Toddler
    • Preschooler
    • Child (5-8 Years Old)
    • Preteen/Tween
    • Teens
    • Index By Age
  • MORE
    • All Parenting Posts
    • Childcare
    • Chores
    • Dates With Kids
    • Education & Learning
    • Family Tips
    • Gifted Children
    • Hair
    • Holidays & Seasons
    • Home Management
    • Infant Loss
    • Motherhood Tips
    • Multiples
    • Parenting Book Reviews
    • Parenting Siblings Tips
    • Potty Training
    • Travel Tips for Parents!
  • SHOP
    • Babywise Mom Shop
    • doTERRA
  • ABOUT
    • About Me
    • Using This Blog
    • Work With Me

valplowman

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.

The Ultimate Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Solution

July 27, 2020May 31, 2018 by valplowman
The Ultimate Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Solution. How to stop the mosquito bites from swelling up and itching so much. How to get the mosquito bite to go away faster.

The Ultimate Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Solution. How to stop the mosquito bites from swelling up and itching so much. How to get the mosquito bite to go away faster. …

Read more

Categories Summer Tags doTerra, mosquitoes Leave a comment

An Honest Babywise Book Review

October 2, 2020May 29, 2018 by valplowman
An Honest Babywise Book Review. What is On Becoming Babywise all about, how does the Babywise method work, and why all the controversy.

An Honest Babywise Book Review. What is On Becoming Babywise all about, how does the Babywise method work, and why all the controversy. On Becoming Babywise is a parenting method …

Read more

Categories Babywise Tags babywise book one, book recommendation, On Becoming Babywise 2 Comments

Technology Index

December 1, 2022May 28, 2018 by valplowman

 

Categories Technology Tags index Leave a comment

What to Put in a Welcome to Summer Gift Basket for Your Kids

April 29, 2021May 24, 2018 by valplowman
What to Put in a Welcome to Summer Gift Basket for Your Kids. Great items to give your kids to kick off summer.

What to Put in a Welcome to Summer Gift Basket for Your Kids. Great items to give your kids to kick off summer. I am not sure what has come …

Read more

Categories Summer Tags BFBN, my favorites Leave a comment

Why You Should Let Your Child Be Bored This Summer

April 29, 2021May 21, 2018 by valplowman
The benefits of boredom for children and why you should let your child be bored. Why being bored is good for your child.

The benefits of boredom for children and why you should let your child be bored. Why being bored is good for your child. Our children are growing up in a …

Read more

Categories Parenting, Summer Leave a comment

The Best Products to Help Your Baby Sleep

January 16, 2023May 16, 2018 by valplowman
The Best Products to Help Your Baby Sleep. Get great naps and have baby sleep through the night.

The Best Products to Help Your Baby Sleep. Get great naps and have baby sleep through the night. Having the right tools can help you get a job done easier. …

Read more

Categories Sleep Tags baby sleep, giveaway, newborns Leave a comment

Brinley Summary: 5 Years 9 Months Old

July 27, 2020May 15, 2018 by valplowman
Brinley Summary: 5 Years 9 Months Old

Inside: Five year old girl information. Five year old schedule, five year old chores, and five year old hobbies. This is a summary for Brinly from 5 years 8 months …

Read more

Categories Child Tags child summary Leave a comment
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page123 Page124 Page125 … Page383 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

  • Dreamfeed Frequently Asked Questions

    Dreamfeed Frequently Asked Questions

  • Everything You Need to Know About Dropping the Swaddle

    Everything You Need to Know About Dropping the Swaddle

  • My Sleep Hierarchy For Newborns

    My Sleep Hierarchy For Newborns

  • The Complete Guide to Finding Your Child’s Ideal Bedtime (By Age)

    The Complete Guide to Finding Your Child’s Ideal Bedtime (By Age)

  • Sleep Begets Sleep? Babies Need Daytime Naps for Better Night Sleep

    Sleep Begets Sleep? Babies Need Daytime Naps for Better Night Sleep

© 2026 Baby Wise Mom | Privacy Policy