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Schedules

Find all of my schedule posts here. For sample schedules, click here. Find my schedule tips here. If you are trying to figure out wake time length, find answers here. If you want tips on what to do during wake time (playtime), read here. Get tips on the “eat” portion of your day here and the “sleep” portion of your day here.

Should you wake up a sleeping child?

November 19, 2020April 15, 2008 by valplowman
Mom waking a sleeping baby

Should you wake your sleeping baby or child? While many say never wake a sleeping child, learn why that is false. Yes, you should. If it is time for your …

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Categories Schedules 21 Comments

In Action: Flexibility and Mistakes

November 19, 2020April 10, 2008 by valplowman
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This post outlines a major blunder I did yesterday and the measures I took to correct it. Yesterday I had one of those moments when you just wonder how you …

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Categories Schedules Tags flexibility, in action 6 Comments

Things Not Working? Change Your Parenting Strategy

April 27, 2020April 2, 2008 by valplowman
Child walking holding parent's hand

Inside: When things aren’t working out in your parenting journey, change your strategy until they do work. My husband and I really enjoy playing games of strategy. One of our …

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Categories Schedule Tips Tags problem solving, why vs. how 24 Comments

Sample Babywise Baby Schedules

May 7, 2020March 12, 2008 by valplowman
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Sample Babywise Schedules used by Babywise babies. Find sample schedules used by real Babywise babies. I often get requests for sample schedules for certain ages. In this post, I list …

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Categories Baby, Babywise, Sample Schedules 289 Comments

The Value of a Schedule with a Toddler

August 26, 2019February 21, 2008 by valplowman
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Toddlers cannot tell time so having daily structure is so helpful to helping them feel secure and avoid tantrums and meltdowns. The other morning Brayden was anxious to go visit …

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Categories Babywise Benefits, Schedules Tags schedule benefits, word to the weary 2 Comments

Tip for Establishing Consistency—Make Sacrifices

May 28, 2021February 19, 2008 by valplowman
Tip for Establishing Consistency in Baby's Schedule—Make Sacrifices. If you want to establish a consistent schedule, you need to be willing to make sacrifices. 

Tip for Establishing Consistency in Baby’s Schedule—Make Sacrifices. If you want to establish a consistent schedule, you need to be willing to make sacrifices. Whether you are trying to teach …

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Categories Schedule Tips Tags consistency, word to the weary 16 Comments

The Babywise 4 Hour Schedule: More Thoughts

April 21, 2021January 24, 2008 by valplowman
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The Babywise 4 Hour Schedule: More Thoughts. Tips for knowing when and how to move to a four hour daily schedule. I have done a post entitled “When to Move …

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Categories Schedules Tags four hour schedule 54 Comments
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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.

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