Skip to content
Chronicles of a Babywise Mom
  • BABYWISE
    • All Babywise Posts
      • All Babywise Posts
      • Eat
      • Wake
      • Sleep
    • How To Do Babywise
    • Babywise FAQs (Frequently asked questions)
    • Babywise First Year
    • Babywise Schedules
    • Starting Babywise Late Guide
    • Why I Love Babywise
    • Babywise Benefits
  • SCHEDULES
    • All Schedule Posts
    • Sample Schedules
    • Schedule Tips
    • Play Time
    • Wake Time Length (Wake Windows)
    • Eat: The “Eat” Part of Routine
  • SLEEP
    • All Sleep Posts
    • Naps
    • Night Sleep Tips
    • Sleep Training
    • Sleep Problems
  • DISCIPLINE
    • All Discipline Posts
    • Consequences
    • Discipline Methods
    • Discipline Phrases
    • First Time Obedience Tips
    • Keeping Kids in “Funnel”
    • Moral Training Tips
    • Strong-Willed Child
    • Tantrum Help for Parents
  • BLOG INDEX
    • All Posts
    • Index By Age
    • Babywise Mom Blog Archive
  • AGE RANGES
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • PreToddler
    • Toddler
    • Preschooler
    • Child (5-8 Years Old)
    • Preteen/Tween
    • Teens
    • Index By Age
  • MORE
    • All Parenting Posts
    • Childcare
    • Chores
    • Dates With Kids
    • Education & Learning
    • Family Tips
    • Gifted Children
    • Hair
    • Holidays & Seasons
    • Home Management
    • Infant Loss
    • Marriage Advice & Tips
    • Motherhood Tips
    • Multiples
    • Parenting Book Reviews
    • Parenting Siblings Tips
    • Potty Training
    • Travel Tips for Parents!
  • SHOP
    • Babywise Mom Shop
    • doTERRA
  • ABOUT
    • About Me
    • Using This Blog
    • Work With Me
Chronicles of a Babywise Mom
  • BABYWISE
    • All Babywise Posts
      • All Babywise Posts
      • Eat
      • Wake
      • Sleep
    • How To Do Babywise
    • Babywise FAQs (Frequently asked questions)
    • Babywise First Year
    • Babywise Schedules
    • Starting Babywise Late Guide
    • Why I Love Babywise
    • Babywise Benefits
  • SCHEDULES
    • All Schedule Posts
    • Sample Schedules
    • Schedule Tips
    • Play Time
    • Wake Time Length (Wake Windows)
    • Eat: The “Eat” Part of Routine
  • SLEEP
    • All Sleep Posts
    • Naps
    • Night Sleep Tips
    • Sleep Training
    • Sleep Problems
  • DISCIPLINE
    • All Discipline Posts
    • Consequences
    • Discipline Methods
    • Discipline Phrases
    • First Time Obedience Tips
    • Keeping Kids in “Funnel”
    • Moral Training Tips
    • Strong-Willed Child
    • Tantrum Help for Parents
  • BLOG INDEX
    • All Posts
    • Index By Age
    • Babywise Mom Blog Archive
  • AGE RANGES
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • PreToddler
    • Toddler
    • Preschooler
    • Child (5-8 Years Old)
    • Preteen/Tween
    • Teens
    • Index By Age
  • MORE
    • All Parenting Posts
    • Childcare
    • Chores
    • Dates With Kids
    • Education & Learning
    • Family Tips
    • Gifted Children
    • Hair
    • Holidays & Seasons
    • Home Management
    • Infant Loss
    • Marriage Advice & Tips
    • Motherhood Tips
    • Multiples
    • Parenting Book Reviews
    • Parenting Siblings Tips
    • Potty Training
    • Travel Tips for Parents!
  • SHOP
    • Babywise Mom Shop
    • doTERRA
  • ABOUT
    • About Me
    • Using This Blog
    • Work With Me

Everything You Need to Know for Your Baby

May 7, 2026January 9, 2023 by valplowman
Happy baby sucking on toes

This page has everything you need to get your 3-12 month old sleeping well and on a solid schedule. There is also information to help with playtime and feeding time. …

Read more

Categories Baby Leave a comment

Fair vs. Equal When Raising Children

December 19, 2022 by valplowman
children playing on the floor

Should you try to keep things equal among your children? Or should you parent them individually? How do you keep siblings in the funnel and on track with age-appropriate responsibilities …

Read more

Categories Siblings 6 Comments

Brayden Teen Summary: 17.5 Years Old

January 22, 2025December 14, 2022 by valplowman
17 year old Brayden

All about a 17.5 year old teenage boy. Teen life for a boy and a typical daily schedule and life who was raised on Babywise. This is a summary for …

Read more

Categories Teens Tags Teen Summary 2 Comments

Newborn Baby Life: Everything You Need to Know

June 11, 2026December 12, 2022 by valplowman
Newborn baby sleeping

Congratulations on your new baby! While this is a euphoric time, it is often also filled with doubt and even regret as you try to figure out how to be …

Read more

Categories Baby Tags newborns 2 Comments

27 Fantasy Books for Middle Readers

January 23, 2025December 7, 2022 by valplowman
Child reading a book and images flowing from it

A book list of great fantasy books appropriate for middle grade readers, from 8-12 years old and in grades 3-7. Fantasy books are highly popular with children. This has been …

Read more

Categories Book Lists, Child, Preteen Tags book recommendation Leave a comment

When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

April 6, 2026December 5, 2022 by valplowman
baby sleeping on back

Find out when it is kay to use sleep props for baby and when you should avoid sleep props. This will help establish solid sleep. Get a list of examples …

Read more

Categories Sleep Tags poll results, sleep props, Swaddling 18 Comments

Timing Baby’s First Nap So it Isn’t Short

December 19, 2024November 30, 2022 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in gray pajamas

The first nap of the day is the most important nap for a baby. Learn how to time the first nap so it isn’t too short and baby can take …

Read more

Categories Naps Tags healthy sleep habits, morning nap 23 Comments
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page54 Page55 Page56 … Page384 Next →
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

  • 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

  • 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

© 2026 Baby Wise Mom | Privacy Policy