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bedtime

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

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 by valplowman
sleeping baby

What time should your 2-year-old really go to bed? Why does your teen need 9+ hours but won’t get it? This guide answers your biggest bedtime questions with specific recommendations …

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Categories Sleep Tags bedtime, poll results Leave a comment

2 Year Old Sleep Problems – How To Solve Them!

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 by valplowman
2 year old dressed in yellow and black sitting on the ground looking up

Is your 2-year-old suddenly taking forever to fall asleep? You’re not alone! Discover why toddlers commonly struggle with sleep around age two and get practical solutions for handling nighttime battles, …

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Categories Sleep Problems, Toddler Tags bedtime, poll results, sleep regression 74 Comments

Baby Waking Shortly After Bedtime: What To Do

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by valplowman

Struggling with a baby who wakes shortly after going to bed? Discover the top 12 reasons for false starts, from hunger and teething to sleep regressions and overstimulation. Learn effective …

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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

Importance of Consistent Bedtime for Babies

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 by valplowman
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Do babies need a consistent bedtime? YES! Why having a consistent bedtime is vital and the impact of having bedtime vary or be less than ideal. Get tips for finding …

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Categories Night Sleep, Schedule Tips Tags bedtime, consistency 50 Comments

Perfecting Your Babywise Bedtime Routine

March 24, 2026May 25, 2021 by valplowman
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Get your Babywise bedtime routine down perfectly. How to find the ideal bedtime for your baby, toddler, preschooler, and child. Bedtime is a vital piece to having a consistent daily …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Sleep Tags bedtime 71 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
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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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