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bedtime

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

Nap and Bedtime Concerns for Preschoolers

July 18, 2023July 11, 2018 by valplowman
Nap and Bedtime Concerns for Preschoolers. How to know when to drop naps all together and what to do if your child stays up playing in bed past bedtime.

Nap and Bedtime Concerns for Preschoolers. How to know when to drop naps all together and what to do if your child stays up playing in bed past bedtime. Sleep …

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Reading Bedtime Stories without it Taking Over Your Evening

November 20, 2024September 12, 2011 by valplowman
Mother and son reading bedtime story

Reading stories at bedtime is a great part of a bedtime routine. Find out how to incorporate it and still get kids to bed on time. Storytime has got to …

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Categories Sleep Tags bedtime 13 Comments

Kaitlyn Preschooler Summary: 4 Years Old

April 12, 2021April 19, 2011 by valplowman
4 year old Kaitlyn running toward camera with balloons

Daily life, schedule, and routine for a 4 year old preschooler. See how the preschooler’s sleep was going and how eating was going. Kaitlyn is now four years old! As …

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Categories Preschooler Tags bedtime, preschooler summary 4 Comments

Index: Bedtime

March 18, 2025June 11, 2009 by valplowman
Categories Night Sleep Tags bedtime, index 8 Comments

Baby Whisperer: Sensible Sleep

June 22, 2021September 15, 2008 by valplowman
The steps to take to create sensible sleep for baby. How to create healthy sleep habits for babies. Baby Whisperer sleep tips.

The steps to take to create sensible sleep for baby. How to create healthy sleep habits for babies. Baby Whisperer sleep tips. In the book Secrets of the Baby Whisperer, Tracy …

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Categories Sleep Tags Baby Whisperer, bedtime, hogg, sleep props 10 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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