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Play Time

Find all of your wake time activities and ideas here. Learn to calculate baby wake time, how to structure your child’s playtime from baby on up, and great toys to use in that playtime each day.

How Long Should a Newborn Be Awake Between Naps

March 25, 2024October 11, 2021 by valplowman
Mom with newborn baby

Find out how long your newborn should stay awake between naps. Get awake time down perfectly and find out how many naps your newborn should take. Finding your newborn’s ideal …

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Categories Wake Time Length Tags newborns, optimal waketime 25 Comments

Tips to Prevent Ransacking During Independent Playtime

June 28, 2021 by valplowman
Child with a big mess in the room

Get 8 tips to stop your kiddo from making a huge mess during independent playtime in a room. Keep things as clean as possible. Independent playtime starts out in a …

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Categories Play Time Tags independent playtime, roomtime 10 Comments

Roomtime: Structured Playtime Alone for Kids

October 17, 2024April 27, 2021 by valplowman
toddler playing alone with toys

Learn all about what roomtime is, where to have quiet playtime, and how to implement this structured playtime alone with your child.  I always say one of my favorite aspects …

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Categories Play Time Tags independent playtime, poll results, roomtime 33 Comments

Adding Waketime to Your Newborn’s Day

February 24, 2026March 3, 2021 by valplowman
newborn sleeping

How to add waketime to your newborns day when your newborn sleeps all day. Tips to get your newborn baby sleeping for naps and all night. A key element to …

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Categories Baby, Schedule Tips, Wake Time Length Tags newborns, waketime length 43 Comments

Independent Playtime Lengths by Age

October 24, 2024February 24, 2021 by valplowman
baby playing with toys independently

Find out how long independent playtime should be for your little one. The amount of time you can expect your child to play alone each day during independent playtime. Independent …

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Categories Babywise, Play Time Tags Babywise II, independent playtime, poll results, structured playtime, waketime activities 36 Comments

Helping Kids Stay Sane When Stuck Indoors

January 22, 2025January 20, 2021 by valplowman
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Learn the three most important things to focus on when you are stuck inside with your kids for whatever reason. Many parents wonder how to keep their kids sane when …

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Categories Play Time, Summer, Winter Tags indoor play, learning activities 17 Comments

How Easily Work Learning Activities into Your Daily Life

February 14, 2024December 21, 2020 by valplowman
Toddler do an alphabet game

There are so many ways to teach your children at home! Get ideas for reading, numbers, shapes, colors, music, science, and more! Children are always learning. They are like little …

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Categories Education, Play Time, Preschoolwise Tags learning activities, waketime activities 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.

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