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Month: October 2026

Family Christmas Traditions: 17 Fun Traditions Children Will Love

October 15, 2026October 15, 2026 by valplowman
Christmas Tree with a girl

Want Christmas to feel less stressful and more meaningful? Here are 17 simple family traditions, plus my tip for choosing only the ones you love and can sustain. Add a …

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Categories Holidays Tags Christmas, family time 2 Comments

Nap and Bedtime Tips for Thanksgiving Travel

October 14, 2026 by valplowman
Sleeping baby dressed up in chef outfit and surrounded by food

Heading to Grandma’s for Thanksgiving? Here is how to protect naps and bedtime through travel, time zone changes, and a busy holiday house. Practical tips to keep your baby or …

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McKenna Teen Summary: 17.5 Years Old

October 12, 2026 by valplowman
McKenna during a powderpuff flag football game

Daily life and schedule for a 17.5 year old teen girl. Here’s McKenna’s update at 17.5: starting senior year, her first part-time job, a busy summer of trips and camps, …

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Getting Ready for Christmas in 4 Steps

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by valplowman
Mom and child wrapping Christmas gifts together

Getting Ready for Christmas in 4 Easy Steps. All of the preparation for Christmas is broken down into four manageable steps so moms can easily prepare. How to get ready …

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How to Teach Teen Boys to Shave

October 7, 2026 by valplowman
Teenage boy shaving his face

Wondering when boys start growing facial hair and how to teach your son to shave? Get the age expectations, supplies, and step-by-step tips you need. Looking for tips on how …

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Sleep-Friendly Halloween: Keeping Bedtime on Track with Late Nights

October 5, 2026 by valplowman
Brother and sister trick-or-treating

Late Halloween night ahead? Here is how to bend bedtime without breaking it: protect the nap, set a trick-or-treat end time, simplify the routine, and get back on schedule the …

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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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