I really love using vintage schedules. They are so precise about the goals and the actions you take to get there. It's a lot of fun! I have read the Babywise series, Gina Ford, and Tracy Hogg, but all of the advice they give is just vintage mid-century parenting advice, repackaged for a new audience! This is the vintage schedule for preschoolers that I am using for my youngest children. I am a big believer in old-fashioned parenting, and part of that is schedules. Using my vintage schedules, by the time my children are in high school, they are largely independent and responsible. My 14-year-old helps cook and do the dishes, can take care of babies from birth to newborn, and can clean anything in the house these days. She is now learning to sew, takes responsibility for all her own schoolwork, and is starting an online business. My favorite vintage parenting book, Better Homes and Gardens Baby Book has sections for children from birth to two years, and two to six years, all of which include age-appropriate schedules. (It also has a before baby section, which I love!) The vintage schedule for preschoolers also includes menus and lists of playthings at different ages for your little rascal.