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

7 Mistakes Parents Should Avoid on Christmas Eve

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 by valplowman
Family on Christmas Eve

Avoid these 7 mistakes on Christmas Eve so you can have a fun and meaningful Christmas Day free of meltdowns with your kids. Christmas Eve should be magical—but a few common …

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5 Fun Gift Exchange Games For Christmas

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 by valplowman
Child holding gift wrapped in red

Get ready for holiday fun! Get five different ideas for a fun gift exchange game for your Christmas party this year. Fun games from White Elephant to Secret Santa ideas …

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How to Handle Meltdowns on Thanksgiving Day

November 20, 2025November 12, 2025 by valplowman
Child wearing a turkey headband and holding a pumpkin

Thanksgiving fun can quickly turn stressful when kids get overtired or overstimulated. Learn how to spot the warning signs early and use simple, calming strategies to prevent (or handle) meltdowns …

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Preparing Kids for Thanksgiving Gatherings

April 30, 2026November 10, 2025 by valplowman
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Big gatherings can be tough for little kids! From overstimulation to table manners, here’s how to help your child feel confident and calm at Thanksgiving—so everyone can enjoy the day …

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‘Thankful Pumpkin’ for Instilling Gratitude in Kids this Fall

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 by valplowman
pumpkin covered in written things we are thankful for

A gratitude pumpkin is a great visual reminder of what we have to be thankful for rather than focusing on what we do not have. Introduce a fun, visual gratitude …

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How to Respond When Your Kids Ask If Santa Is Real

November 3, 2025 by valplowman
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Sooner or later, every parent faces the Santa question. How do you tell the truth without losing the magic—or your child’s trust? Here’s a gentle guide to navigating that moment …

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Post-Halloween Reset: Helping Kids Transition Back to Routine

October 20, 2025 by valplowman
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Halloween fun can easily throw sleep and routines off track. 🎃 Learn simple, practical ways to help your kids recover after the excitement—from managing candy to resetting bedtime—so your family …

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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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