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
    • Pregnancy Tips
    • 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
    • Pregnancy Tips
    • Travel Tips for Parents!
  • SHOP
    • Babywise Mom Shop
    • doTERRA
  • ABOUT
    • About Me
    • Using This Blog
    • Work With Me

Age Ranges

Read different posts targeted at different age ranges of children. Get help on raising babies, raising pretoddlers, raising toddlers, raising preschoolers, raising children, raising tweens, and raising teenagers.

Brinley Preschooler Summary: 40 Months Old

December 1, 2025December 8, 2015 by valplowman
Brinley playing in a blow up toy

Peek behind the curtain of real preschooler life in this update from 39–40 months! 🧸 From potty-training naps and morning routines to swim lessons, the family fun at a Nutcracker …

Read more

Categories Preschooler Tags preschooler summary Leave a comment

Brayden Summary: 10.5 Years Old

November 24, 2025December 1, 2015 by valplowman
Our family in Chicago

Curious how to support your growing preteen? In this post, I break down Brayden’s development at age 10.5—with insights on school, friendships, emotional growth, and sleep. Learn what’s typical and …

Read more

Categories Preteen Tags Preteen Summary, sports Leave a comment

Reading Aloud to Preteens

November 10, 2025November 19, 2015 by valplowman
reading aloud to a preteen

Think you’re done reading aloud? Think again! In this post, we explore how reading aloud to your pre-teen still matters—boosting vocabulary, building connection, and keeping the love of books alive …

Read more

Categories Preteen, Reading Tags read aloud handbook 1 Comment

Brinley Preschooler Summary: 39 Months Old

November 10, 2025November 17, 2015 by valplowman

At 39 months old, Brinley has reached new milestones in sleep, play, and routine on the journey through the preschool years. Join us as we dive into her habits, adventures, …

Read more

Categories Preschooler Tags preschooler summary Leave a comment

Independent Playtime for the School-Aged Child

December 18, 2023November 9, 2015 by valplowman
School-aged child playing with toys

How do you handle independent play once your child is school-age? Should it still be part of their daily routine? Get tips for how to handle this with different schooling …

Read more

Categories Child, Play Time, Preteen Tags Child Age Range, independent playtime 1 Comment

Surviving Weaning from Breast and/or Bottle

January 15, 2024November 3, 2015 by valplowman
Smiling baby with a sippy cup smiling in a high chair

Tips from real moms on how to successfully wean your baby from breastfeeding or bottle feeding. Weaning a baby from breast or bottle is stressful. You do not want a …

Read more

Categories Baby, Bottle Feeding, Eat Tags nursing, Surviving 1 Comment

Kaitlyn Preteen Summary: 8.5 Years Old

October 27, 2025October 29, 2015 by valplowman
All 4 kids at a fall activity

8.5 year old life and daily routine. In this pre-teen update, we cover her growth, routines, friendships, and how we’re navigating this season as a family. A peek into childhood’s …

Read more

Categories Preteen Tags Preteen Summary 3 Comments
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page62 Page63 Page64 … Page128 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

  • How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

    How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

  • Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

    Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

  • 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

© 2026 Baby Wise Mom | Privacy Policy