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Holidays

Find posts about various holidays, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Easter, and Valentine’s Day.

7 Tips for Attending Parades with Young Children

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by valplowman

Discover practical tips for enjoying parades with babies and young children, from finding shade to soothing sensory overload. Real mom advice and gear suggestions for a stress-free holiday tradition. Brayden’s …

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Green-Themed Movies for the Whole Family

March 10, 2025 by valplowman
Mom and child dressing up for St. Patricks Day

Get 6 movie ideas for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day together with your kids at home. This is a simple way to celebrate this holiday with your kids! I am not …

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St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids

March 12, 2025March 5, 2025 by valplowman
Child dressed in green wearing a leprechan hat

Picture Books and Chapter Books to Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with your kiddos! This is a simple way to celebrate the holiday this year. St. Patrick’s Day is …

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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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15 Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Picture Books for Kids

February 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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Thanksgiving Picture Books: Funny to Historically Accurate

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 by valplowman
Thanksgiving Picture Books

27 Thanksgiving picture books your kiddos will love. Included are funny Thanksgiving picture books all the way to historically accurate books. We always love to have some books that we …

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Fun Valentines for Your Kid’s Class Exchange

February 13, 2025January 22, 2024 by valplowman
Kids at a Valentine's Day party

Are you looking for ideas for Valentines your child can pass out on Valentine’s this year? Get over 22 ideas for your child to pass out at their class party …

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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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Schedules and Sleep

  • Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

  • 8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

    8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

  • When To Stop the Dream Feed

    When To Stop the Dream Feed

  • It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

  • How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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