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Sleep

Find all of my posts on sleep here. Get sleep training tips, tips for establishing great naps, and tips for getting baby to sleep through the night. I have posts to teach you how to do these things as well as walk you through troubleshooting sleep problems.

Newborn Parent Sleep Deprivation: Strategies That Actually Help

October 1, 2026September 9, 2026 by valplowman
Tired mom laying on the bed with her newborn on her chest

Newborn sleep deprivation is brutal. Here’s how to build a rhythm that helps baby sleep better AND protect the sleep you desperately need in the meantime. If you’re reading this …

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Categories Sleep Tags newborns, postpartum Leave a comment

How to Know When Your Child is Ready to Stop Napping

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 by valplowman
Child wearing white laying in a bed of white bedding smiling and looking toward the camera

Wondering if your toddler or preschooler is ready to drop naps? Here are the 4 real signs of readiness, plus what to do instead of quitting cold turkey. One of …

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Categories Naps, Preschooler Tags dropping naps, rest time Leave a comment

15-Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Get Through It

September 3, 2026August 24, 2026 by valplowman
Toddler jumpin on the bed

Just when sleep was good again, the 15-month regression hits. Night wakings, nap battles, bedtime fights — it’s all normal. Here’s exactly what to do (and what not to do) …

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What to Do When Your Toddler is Climbing Out of the Crib

August 19, 2026 by valplowman
Toddler climbing out of the crib

Is your toddler climbing out of the crib? Learn why it happens, how to keep your toddler safe, and how to know when it’s time to transition to a bed. …

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Categories Sleep Problems, Toddler Tags sleep disruptions Leave a comment

How To Do Fading Sleep Training: A Complete Guide

September 3, 2026August 3, 2026 by valplowman
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Wanting to sleep train your baby but not comfortable with cry-it-out? The fading method offers a gentle, gradual way to help your baby learn independent sleep skills with fewer tears …

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5 Sleep Training Tips That Actually Work (From a Mom of Four)

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 by valplowman
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Real sleep training tips from a mom who has sleep trained four very different babies. Learn how to choose a method, pick an age, and stay consistent so your baby …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO, newborns 14 Comments

Chronic 45 Minute Baby Naps

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 by valplowman
Chronic 45 Minute Naps. What to do when your baby just will not take a nap longer than 45 minutes. Encouragement from a mom who has been there. 

Only sleeping 45 minutes at a time? If you’ve tried everything and your baby still takes short naps, don’t lose hope. Learn why chronic 45-minute naps happen, what you can …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems Tags 45 minute intruder, chronic short naps, poll results 78 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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Schedules and Sleep

  • Newborn Parent Sleep Deprivation: Strategies That Actually Help

    Newborn Parent Sleep Deprivation: Strategies That Actually Help

  • 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

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