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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.

How Sleep Benefits the Brain and Physical Development

October 28, 2022January 7, 2020 by valplowman
Baby sleeping on mom's chest while dad watches

The Importance of Healthy Sleep in Babies and Children. Learn why it is so important for you to help your baby learn to sleep independently. Why is sleep important for …

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Categories Sleep Tags healthy sleep habits, word to the weary 29 Comments

How to Help Preschoolers Work Through Their Fears

December 12, 2019 by valplowman
Scared preschooler talking with her mom

Tips to help preschoolers work through their fears and learn to overcome those fears. Learn what to do and what not to do as a parent. Children get scared. It …

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Categories Night Sleep, Preschooler, Preschoolwise Tags imagination, night terrors, nightmares 13 Comments

6 Troubleshooting Sleep Variables for Baby

May 12, 2021October 31, 2019 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in mom's arms

Are you wondering why your baby isn’t sleeping well? Check this list of 6 common reasons for poor baby sleep for help troubleshooting.  Whether your baby has never really slept …

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Categories Sleep Problems Tags Baby Whisperer 30 Comments

What To Do When Your Pre-Toddler is Taking a Short Morning Nap

January 26, 2021October 29, 2019 by valplowman
Pretoddler laughing in the crib

Get the answers you need when when your 12-18 month old is taking a short morning nap. Should you drop the nap? Should you shorten the nap? Read on. When …

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Categories Naps, Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise, Sleep Problems Tags morning nap 7 Comments

Preschoolers and Bedtime: Everything You Need to Know

October 15, 2024October 17, 2019 by valplowman
Presechooler sleeping on a red and gold pillow

Bedtime is vital even for preschoolers. If your little one is disobedient,  grumpy, or struggling, you may have a bedtime issue going on. When you get to the point of …

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Categories Preschooler, Sleep Tags bedtime 13 Comments

Will Toys in Bed Disrupt Sleep

March 15, 2022February 20, 2019 by valplowman
Toys in a baby bed

Will Toys in Bed Disrupt Sleep. What ages toys might be okay for your little one. Tips to know if giving your little one toys in bed will help or …

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Categories Sleep Tags bedtime, sleep props 16 Comments

Baby Sleeping Through the Night: Top Tips to Make it Happen

May 28, 2021December 3, 2018 by valplowman
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Baby Sleeping Through the Night: Top Tips to Make it Happen. These tips are from real moms who have been there. Get baby to sleep through the nighttime. While a …

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Categories Night Sleep Tags sttn 6 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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • 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

  • Dreamfeed Frequently Asked Questions

    Dreamfeed Frequently Asked Questions

  • Everything You Need to Know About Dropping the Swaddle

    Everything You Need to Know About Dropping the Swaddle

  • My Sleep Hierarchy For Newborns

    My Sleep Hierarchy For Newborns

  • The Complete Guide to Finding Your Child’s Ideal Bedtime (By Age)

    The Complete Guide to Finding Your Child’s Ideal Bedtime (By Age)

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