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How to Maintain Sleep and Nap Routines for Kids in December

December 2, 2025November 24, 2025 by valplowman
Baby sleeping under a Christmas tree

Keep your child well-rested during the busy holiday season! Learn practical tips to maintain naps, bedtime, and wake windows, prevent overtired meltdowns, and enjoy a stress-free December with your little …

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Post-Halloween Reset: Helping Kids Transition Back to Routine

October 20, 2025 by valplowman
Children gathering candy

Halloween fun can easily throw sleep and routines off track. 🎃 Learn simple, practical ways to help your kids recover after the excitement—from managing candy to resetting bedtime—so your family …

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Managing Schedules on Halloween Night (Naps & Bedtime Tips)

October 23, 2025October 6, 2025 by valplowman
Kids outside trick or treating

Halloween fun doesn’t have to wreck your child’s sleep! 🎃 With a little planning, you can enjoy costumes, candy, and memories while still protecting naps, bedtime, and routines. Here are …

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How To Help Baby Sleep at a Holiday Party

November 26, 2025November 20, 2023 by valplowman
Baby sleeping with Santa hat on

Get 7 tips for helping your baby to sleep at the holiday party this holiday season. Find ways to help baby sleep in a different environment and what to do …

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12 Travel Beds for Babies and Toddlers to Sleep In

December 24, 2024September 25, 2023 by valplowman
Baby in a bassinet

What can babies sleep in while traveling? This list of travel beds will help your child sleep well while on vacation or sleeping away from home. Get tips to have …

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Overstimulation in Toddlers: What To Do

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 by valplowman
Toddler boy

Overstimulation for Toddlers. Causes of overstimulation, what overstimulation looks like, and how to calm an overstimulated toddler. Avoid sensory overload. It isn’t only babies who can get overstimulated (see How …

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How To Handle Baby Sleep When Traveling

December 24, 2024November 21, 2022 by valplowman
Baby sitting in an open suitcase holding sunglasses

Help baby sleep when traveling. Learn what to focus on and what to pack for baby sleep. Learn how to help baby sleep in a new place and how to …

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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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