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Month: February 2025

A Beginner’s Guide to Teaching Kids To Do Chores

July 24, 2025February 26, 2025 by valplowman
Mother teaching her daughter how to do chores

Kids can do chores and can do them well! There are many benefits to kids doing chores, not only in the present day but also in preparing them for the …

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Categories Chores 2 Comments

St. Patrick’s Day Family Traditions to Start This Year

March 12, 2025February 24, 2025 by valplowman
Three children wearing green with St. Patricks day hats, glasses, and headbands

Get 11 different ideas of fun St. Patrick’s Day traditions you can start with your family this year. Having traditions is a great way to build a strong family culture …

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Categories Family, Holidays Tags family time, spring, st. patricks day, traditions Leave a comment

How To Easily Get Baby to Sleep in the Crib

March 11, 2025February 21, 2025 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in crib

Having trouble getting baby to sleep in her crib? Use these tips to get your baby to peacefully sleep in the crib instead of your arms, the swing, or another …

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Categories Sleep Tags baby sleep 1 Comment

First Time Obedience Tips for Parents

February 19, 2025 by valplowman
Child ruiding a tricycle

When you have first-time obedience, your child listens to you the first time you give an instruction. This is not easy to do, but it can be accomplished! Here are …

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Sweet Moments Nursing Collection: Chic, Comfortable, and Perfect for Every Occasion

February 17, 2025 by valplowman
3 different nursing dresses from Shop the Mint

You can look cute in your clothes even when you are nursing a baby! See this beautiful collection of dresses to wear when breastfeeding your baby. by Shop the Mint …

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Sea World San Diego Tips for Families

March 20, 2025February 12, 2025 by valplowman
The five of us at Sea World San Diego

Tips for traveling to Sea World in California with your kiddos and family. This is a fun place to play with children and watch amazing sea life! Our first big …

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Categories Traveling Tags Sea World, Southern California, vacations 1 Comment

15 Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Picture Books for Kids

February 5, 2026February 10, 2025 by valplowman

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day picture books for your little ones? Check out our list of 15 heartwarming stories about love, friendship, and kindness, perfect for celebrating the holiday …

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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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