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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 Teen Summary: 13.5 Years Old

February 16, 2026 by valplowman
Brinley playing Scuttle in the Little Mermaid Jr

Daily life and schedule for a 13.5-year-old teen who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, the activities she is involved in, and her daily routine. This is a …

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Categories Teens Tags Teen Summary Leave a comment

My Sleep Hierarchy For Newborns

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by valplowman
Brayden sleeping as a newborn

New parent overwhelmed by sleep advice? My newborn sleep hierarchy breaks it down into 3 simple goals: baby sleeps WHEN she should, WHERE she should, and on her OWN. Learn …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Tags CIO, newborns, sleep hierarchy, Top 56 Comments

How to Successfully Introduce a Bottle to Your Breastfed Baby (Even When Starting Late)

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by valplowman
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Exclusively breastfeeding but worried about bottle refusal? Whether you’re heading back to work or just want flexibility, teaching your baby to accept a bottle—even starting late—is possible. This guide shares …

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Categories Bottle Feeding, Eat Tags Baby Whisperer, nursing 18 Comments

How to Teach Kids Not to Interrupt

February 9, 2026 by valplowman
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Interrupting driving you crazy? Learn practical strategies to teach your kids to wait their turn—whether they’re interrupting you mid-phone call or talking over their siblings. Patience and respect start here! …

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Categories Child, Discipline, Preschooler Tags Child Age Range Leave a comment

How I Got My Baby To Sleep 9 Hours by 8 Weeks Old

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 by valplowman
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Struggling through nighttime wakings? Discover how consistency and gentle routines can make a big difference. Learn the 7 steps—including morning wake time, bedtime consistency, dream feeds, and self-soothing—that helped this …

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Categories Babywise, Night Sleep Tags sttn 8 Comments

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

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 by valplowman
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What time should your 2-year-old really go to bed? Why does your teen need 9+ hours but won’t get it? This guide answers your biggest bedtime questions with specific recommendations …

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Complete Newborn Sleep Guide: Week-by-Week Schedules for 0-13 Weeks

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 by valplowman
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Detailed newborn schedule guide with real sample schedules for weeks 1-13. Learn feeding times, wake windows, nap schedules, and sleep expectations for your baby’s first three months. Navigating your newborn’s …

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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

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    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

  • Dropping the Morning Nap Full Guide

    Dropping the Morning Nap Full Guide

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