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Month: October 2014

Room Time Setup for Independent Playtime

December 11, 2023October 20, 2014 by valplowman
Little girl playing in her room in front of the mirror

When you set your child up to play independently, you might worry about how to make it safe for your child. Since your child will be unsupervised, you want to …

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Categories Play Time Tags independent playtime, roomtime 5 Comments

Musical Activities for Toddlers {Guest Post}

December 11, 2023October 16, 2014 by valplowman
Children playing instruments at home

4 musical activities to do with toddlers at home. Fun ideas to do with your kids! by Claire  This past summer I accepted a small position teaching a few music …

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Categories Play Time, Toddler Tags BFBN, Guest Post, music, waketime activities Leave a comment

8 Tips for Planning a Successful Class Party

October 14, 2024October 14, 2014 by valplowman
Mom with a group of kids at school during a party

Get 8 tips for planning a fun class party for your child at school! It is super helpful for teachers to have parents jump in and help with class parties! …

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Categories Schooling Tags party ideas Leave a comment

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle is the Hand that Rules the World

October 7, 2024October 13, 2014 by valplowman
Mom rocking her newborn baby

Motherhood is often a thankless job. We do not get big accolades or congratulations. Despite that, mothers have incredible power in this world. William Ross Wallace wrote a beautiful poem …

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Categories Motherhood Tags quotable Mondays 4 Comments

Heartbreaking Sorrow Strengthens Us

October 7, 2024October 8, 2014 by valplowman
Man comforting an upset woman

No one wants to have sorrow come their way. No one wants to experience that. However, we know that heartbreaking sorrow can actually help us grow and become stronger. October …

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Categories Infant Loss Tags miscarriage, stillbirth Leave a comment

Brinley Toddler Summary {26 Months Old}

October 7, 2024October 7, 2014 by valplowman
Brinley eating an apple in an orchard

26 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 26 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about toddlers trying delay tactics at …

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14 Christmas Gift Ideas for Children

October 7, 2024October 6, 2014 by valplowman
14 Christmas Gift Ideas for Children. Gift ideas for your children ages 2-10.

14 Christmas Gift Ideas for Children. Gift ideas for your children ages 2-10 that they will love to get this year. I have compiled many lists of favorite toys we …

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Categories Gift Ideas, Holidays Tags Christmas, toy review Leave a comment
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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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