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
    • Marriage Advice & Tips
    • 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
    • Marriage Advice & Tips
    • 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.

Winter Skin Tips for Babies and Kids

January 13, 2025 by valplowman
Baby in the winter standing outside

Get the cold-weather skincare tips you need to keep your child’s skin healthy during the winter months and prevent it from becoming chapped. You will want to use a humidifier, …

Read more

Categories Winter Tags medical issues Leave a comment

31 Chapter Books for PreTeens Ages 8-12

June 16, 2026January 8, 2025 by valplowman

Get a big list of great chapter books for tweens to read. There are fantasy books, fiction books, historical fiction books, and sci-fi books. These are great books for 8-12 …

Read more

Categories Book Lists, Preteen Tags chapter books Leave a comment

How To Stop Overnight Diaper Leaks (For Better Baby Sleep)

January 6, 2025 by valplowman
Baby sitting in pile of diapers, smiling and holding one diaper up

Overnight diaper leaks can disrupt your baby’s sleep and cause discomfort. Learn about the common causes of leaks and how to prevent them for a better night’s rest. When your …

Read more

Categories Baby, Night Sleep Tags baby sleep, diapers Leave a comment

Why Your Baby Hates Riding in the Car and How to Make it Easier

December 23, 2024 by valplowman
baby in a car seat

What to do when your baby hates riding in the car. Some babies absolutely hate being in the car and in a car seat. Find out reasons for this and …

Read more

Categories Baby, Traveling Tags carseat Leave a comment

Optimal Waketime Length: Finding Baby Wake Windows

March 3, 2025December 18, 2024 by valplowman
Baby yawning

Best baby wake times to get baby taking great naps. This post walks you through how long baby should be awake at each age (also known as wake windows) and …

Read more

Categories Sleep, Wake Time Length Tags optimal waketime, Top, waketime length 102 Comments

How Long Should Your Baby’s Nap Be?

March 18, 2025December 16, 2024 by valplowman
Baby sleeping

Find out how long your baby’s nap should ideally be from 0-13 months old. Get tips for how to help baby sleep longer and see what typical parents found their …

Read more

Categories Baby, Naps Tags nap lengths, newborns, poll results Leave a comment

Ultimate Guide to Stopping Baby Poop at Night

November 3, 2025December 11, 2024 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in a striped sleeper

How to solve the baby poop at night problem. Learn when babies stop pooping at night and how you can help speed that along. Find out how often a baby …

Read more

Categories Baby, Night Sleep, Sleep Tags baby sleep, diapers, pooping, Top 6 Comments
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page29 Page30 Page31 … Page384 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

  • Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

    Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

  • How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

    How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

  • You Cannot Force a Baby to Sleep — But Here’s What You Can Do

    You Cannot Force a Baby to Sleep — But Here’s What You Can Do

  • 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

© 2026 Baby Wise Mom | Privacy Policy