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Month: June 2018

Musical Science: Easy Way to Introduce Sound Waves to Kids

July 27, 2020June 14, 2018 by valplowman
A fun way to learn about science through music. How to teach sound waves.

A fun way to learn about science through music. How to teach sound waves.   by Kimberly Cartwright How does music work? Okay, that is a broad question. Music is …

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Categories Education Tags BFBN, Guest Post, learning activities Leave a comment

Overcoming the Difficulties of Feeding Healthy Snacks to Kids

October 15, 2024June 13, 2018 by valplowman
How to overcome the challenges that come with feeding healthy snacks to children. Also includes a great list of healthy snack ideas children will love.

How to overcome the challenges that come with feeding healthy snacks to children. Also includes a great list of healthy snack ideas children will love. by Caitlin Rogers Finding the …

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Categories Eat Tags finger foods, Guest Post, snacks Leave a comment

The Perfect Hugging Rule For Siblings

July 27, 2020June 11, 2018 by valplowman
The Perfect Hugging Rule For Siblings. Rules to keep the peace among siblings with different hugging preferences.

The Perfect Hugging Rule For Siblings. Rules to keep the peace among siblings with different hugging preferences.   McKenna is a hugger. She loves to get in there with a …

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Categories Discipline, Siblings Tags family dynamics, family relationships 4 Comments

Steps to Expect in the Process of Domestic Adoption

June 23, 2021June 7, 2018 by valplowman
The Steps to Expect in the Process of Domestic Adoption. How to know if adoption is right for you and everything to expect.

The Steps to Expect in the Process of Domestic Adoption. How to know if adoption is right for you and everything to expect. Many people don’t fully understand just how …

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Brayden Preteen Summary: 13 Years Old

August 13, 2025June 5, 2018 by valplowman
13 year old boy information. Chores for teens. Middle school years.

This is a summary for Brayden from 12 years 9 months old to 13 years old. My recent post on Instagram summed it up well: Happy 13th Birthday to Brayden! …

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Summer Schedule and Printables

May 15, 2023June 1, 2018 by valplowman
Free summer planning printable

Summer schedule and printables. What to do when your kids are bored, get printable screen time rules, and get printable chore lists. Here are some quick resources for you 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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