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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.

Creating an After-School Routine that Works for the Whole Family

November 20, 2025August 25, 2025 by valplowman
Kids running out of the school after school is over

Make after-school hours smoother with a routine that works for everyone. Learn how to balance snacks, homework, chores, and downtime so your family can enjoy calmer, happier evenings together. The …

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Categories Child, Schedule Tips, Schooling Tags Back to School Leave a comment

Back to School Morning Routine Ideas for Kids (by Age Group)

September 11, 2025July 7, 2025 by valplowman
Mom hugging her school before school

Struggling with chaotic school mornings? Learn how to build smooth, age-appropriate morning routines for preschoolers, elementary kids, and tweens. These back-to-school tips help your family start the day with calm, …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Schooling Tags Back to School Leave a comment

When and How to Move Baby to 4 Hour Schedule

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 by valplowman
4 month old baby hero shot

When to Move baby to a 4 Hour Schedule. Once your baby is happily eating every three hours and you seem to always need to wake her up to eat, …

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Categories Schedule Tips Tags four hour schedule, On Becoming Babywise, poll results, Top 112 Comments

How to Use Free Playtime in Your Child’s Schedule by Age

June 18, 2025May 20, 2025 by valplowman
Kaitlyn pushing a toy lawnmower

Learn how to use free playtime effectively in your child’s daily routine. Discover age-specific tips, real-life examples, and how to foster creativity and independence through unstructured play. Free playtime is …

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Categories Play Time, Schedule Tips Tags Babywise II, free playtime, waketime activities 9 Comments

Sample Summer Schedules for Kids

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by valplowman
Child playing in the sand.

Discover practical summer schedules for kids of all ages—from toddlers to teens. Learn how to balance fun and structure, with tips, sample routines, and free printables to plan your best …

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Categories Sample Schedules, Summer 4 Comments

When To Stop the Dream Feed

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 by valplowman
Mom breastfeeding baby at night

Find out when to stop the dream feed, signs your baby is ready, and how to transition smoothly to help your baby sleep 10–12 hours through the night without disruptions. …

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Categories Night Sleep, Schedules Tags dreamfeed 16 Comments

It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

May 6, 2025April 29, 2025 by valplowman
baby sleeping in the crib at night

Worried your Babywise baby sleeps only 10 hours at night? Learn why 10 hours of night sleep is still within the healthy range, how to assess your baby’s sleep needs, …

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Categories Night Sleep, Schedules Tags sttn 64 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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