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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.

What To Do When Your Child Has Nightmares

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by valplowman
Child in bed with a blanket over her head and scary shadows on the wall

Get 9 tips to help your child stop having nightmares and be able to sleep through the night peacefully. There are things you can do in your daily routine, things …

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Categories Night Sleep, Preschooler, Sleep Problems Tags nightmares Leave a comment

Sleep Problems: Tips for solving sleep issues

July 16, 2026July 8, 2024 by valplowman
Baby yawning

Despite your best efforts, you are sure to run into sleep problems with your baby, toddler, or child. There are many reasons for sleep problems. Find all of the help …

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Swaddling Baby in Hot Temperatures

June 26, 2024 by valplowman

Get the tips you need to swaddle your baby even when it is hot outside. Your baby needs to be able to be swaddled to sleep well, and this post …

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Categories Baby, Sleep, Summer Tags Swaddling 3 Comments

Sleep Training: All the tips you need!

August 6, 2026June 3, 2024 by valplowman
Baby sleeping on a stuffed moon wearing glasses

If you want your baby to be able to take solid naps and sleep through the night, your baby needs to know how to fall asleep independently. This is where …

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Strategies for Making Bedtime Smoother

March 4, 2026April 24, 2024 by valplowman
Mom and child at bedtime laying on their tummies

Bedtime can be really hard and stressful. Get 7 tips for how to make bedtime easier even with multiple kids. Bedtime is simultaneously one of the best and worst times …

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Categories Siblings, Sleep Tags bedtime, sibling schedules 8 Comments

Adjusting the Schedule to Fix a Sleep Deficit

May 20, 2024April 15, 2024 by valplowman
Child sleeping in bed. Close up of the child's face.

A sleep deficit is when your child has not been getting enough sleep for an extended period of time. When this happens, you will need to adjust the schedule so …

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Sleep Pressure for Babies

April 11, 2024March 25, 2024 by valplowman
Baby sleeping wrapped up in a blanket with oranges on it

Sleep pressure is necessary for a baby to be tired enough to fall asleep and sleep well for naps and for night sleep. Learn what sleep pressure is, how to …

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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

  • 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

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