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Education

Find information on schooling concerns and decisions and learning development information. Get ideas on how to teach and instill a love of reading and find great book lists for whatever stage of reader your child is at (even baby board books!).

Book Series: Beneficial or Harmful to Reading Skills?

October 20, 2025October 22, 2015 by valplowman
A child reading a book

Ever wondered if reading a book series is a help or a hindrance to your child’s reading skills? Our latest post explores the truth about book series—why they’re actually beneficial, …

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Simple Ways to Ensure Your Child Loves Books

October 6, 2025September 17, 2015 by valplowman
Drawing a child reading a book in a blanket tent

Want your child to love reading? This post shares simple, powerful habits—from daily reading aloud to creating a book-rich environment—that help kids develop a lifelong love for books. One of …

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Categories Reading Tags read aloud handbook 1 Comment

How Independent Playtime Saved Our Homeschool

December 18, 2023September 10, 2015 by valplowman
Girl playing with toys in her room

Independent playtime is a great tool to use to help with your homeschool. This tool can help you have success with homeschooling. What is Independent Playtime? Beginning at birth, I …

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Back to School Round-Up

June 10, 2024August 5, 2015 by valplowman
Back to school hero shot

Get the tips you need to prep for back to school time! Get lists of things to get, lunch ideas, homework ideas, scheduling ideas, and more! It is back to …

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A Simple Way to Teach a Love for Reading

July 21, 2025June 24, 2015 by valplowman
Kaitlyn reading a book in the morning light

Want to raise a child who loves books? 📚 This post shares one simple but powerful habit that helps spark a lifelong love of reading—no fancy tools or time-consuming plans …

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Categories Reading Tags read aloud handbook, SSR 5 Comments

Reading Aloud to Children

July 21, 2025June 18, 2015 by valplowman
Brayden reading a book outside

Reading aloud to your kids can do more than boost literacy—it builds connection, curiosity, and empathy. 📚 Discover new insights and practical tips to make storytime more meaningful and enjoyable …

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Reading Aloud to Preschoolers

July 14, 2025June 4, 2015 by valplowman
Kaitlyn reading on a bench

Snuggling up with your preschooler? 📚 This post shares fun tips to make reading magical—boosting language, imagination, and connection. Learn how to pick books, set routines, and spark joy in …

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Categories Preschooler, Reading Tags literacy, read aloud handbook 2 Comments
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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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