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.

Brinley Baby Summary {42 Weeks Old}

May 22, 2023June 4, 2013 by valplowman
Brinley petting a cat

42 week old baby schedule and routine! 9 month old schedule. Baby schedule for baby’s 42nd week. Baby schedule and routine for the forty-second week of life. 42 week old …

Read more

Categories Baby Tags baby summary 8 Comments

Brayden is Baptized!

May 20, 2023June 3, 2013 by valplowman
Brayden and Nate at Brayden's baptism

So…I am late in posting today. I have a lot of good reasons! Number one is my kids…but here is the story. The shingles on the roof of the house …

Read more

Categories BabywiseMom Tags about me 2 Comments

Brayden Child Summary: 8 Years Old!

May 15, 2023May 30, 2013 by valplowman
8 year old Brayden

8 year old life and daily schedule. Learn about this child’s daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with eight year olds. Learn about tips for bedtimes …

Read more

Categories Child Tags child summary, emotions 11 Comments

You Are a Good Parent – Keep Calm

May 15, 2023May 29, 2013 by valplowman
Keep Calm you are a Good Mom

Do not freak out when you make a mistake. You are a good parent and doing your best. Your best is good enough! With this being a parenting blog, my …

Read more

Categories Parenting Tags word to the weary 5 Comments

Brinley Baby Summary {41 Weeks Old}

May 15, 2023May 28, 2013 by valplowman
Brinley sitting on the grass

41 week old baby schedule and routine! 9 month old schedule. Baby schedule for baby’s 41st week. Baby schedule and routine for the fourty-first week of life. 41 week old …

Read more

Categories Baby Tags baby summary 3 Comments

Book Review: Raising Cain

May 15, 2023May 24, 2013 by valplowman
Raising Cain book review

Review of the book Raising Cain by Kindlon and Thompson. Is the book worth reading and does it help you with raising boys? Brayden can be hard to get to …

Read more

Categories Boys, Parenting Book Reviews Tags book recommendation 3 Comments

Simple Life {Musical Musings}

May 21, 2019May 23, 2013 by valplowman

Music is a huge part of my life. Really huge. I like most genres of music and really love the impact a good song can have on me. I think …

Read more

Categories Motherhood Tags musical musings 2 Comments
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page241 Page242 Page243 … 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