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Month: August 2014

My Shark Vacuum Review

August 26, 2024August 29, 2014 by valplowman
Shark vacuum

Honest review of the Shark NV501 Rotator vacuum. We have used the same vacuum for over ten years and it is still going strong! When we first got married, we …

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Categories Cleaning, Product Reviews 4 Comments

When to Do Homework in Your Kid’s Routine?

July 8, 2024August 28, 2014 by valplowman
Child doing homework sitting at the table

What is the best time of day to have your kids do homework each day? Where should it fit in the routine? Read for tips! Parents with children just starting …

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Categories Schooling Tags Back to School, homework Leave a comment

Lip-Tie and Tongue-Tie in Baby

January 8, 2024August 27, 2014 by valplowman

If your baby is struggling with eating, there might be a tongue tie or lip tie. This can cause the baby to struggle with eating whether breastfeeding or bottle feeding. …

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Categories Baby, Bottle Feeding Tags Guest Post, medical issues, nursing, problem solving 2 Comments

Brinley Toddler Summary {24 Months Old}

August 26, 2024August 26, 2014 by valplowman
Brinley blowing out candles on her birthday

24 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 24 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about a child delaying bedtime and …

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Categories Toddler Tags toddler summary 10 Comments

Prepare Children to Be Lifelong Learners

August 26, 2024August 25, 2014 by valplowman
mother talking to her daughter on the couch

As you parent your children, you want to teach them how to seek and find information on their own. You want your kids to be lifelong learners! I have often …

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Categories Education Tags quotable Mondays, self-reliance 3 Comments

Teachers, To Request or Not Request?

August 26, 2024August 22, 2014 by valplowman
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Should you request who your child’s teacher will be in school or should you leave it up to fate? Learn the pros and cons of requesting. When I first had …

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Categories Schooling Tags public school 5 Comments

5 Benefits of Helping in Your Child’s Class

July 8, 2024August 21, 2014 by valplowman
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There are many great reasons to help in your child’s class this school year. See 5 reasons you want to be there and help out! I am a big advocate …

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Categories Schooling Tags Back to School, public school 4 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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