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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!).

How to Make Reading to Toddlers Enjoyable and Effective

July 28, 2025May 28, 2015 by valplowman
McKenna closely reading a book

Want to make storytime more meaningful with your toddler? Discover helpful tips, book ideas, and strategies to build attention span and foster a love for reading from the start. Read …

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Categories Reading, Toddler Tags learning activities, read aloud handbook, structured playtime Leave a comment

Why You Should Start Reading to Your Baby Right Away

July 28, 2025May 21, 2015 by valplowman
Mom reading ot her infant

Want to start reading to your baby but not sure how—or if it even matters yet? Discover why reading to infants is powerful, how to make it part of your …

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Categories Baby, Reading Tags learning activities, read aloud handbook, structured playtime 4 Comments

Judging the Moms Not “Properly” Dressed at School Drop-Off

April 14, 2025April 8, 2015 by valplowman
Mom dropping child off at school

One mom reflects on the social pressure to look “put together” during school drop-off and why we need to stop judging other mothers. A heartfelt defense of the many reasons …

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Categories Motherhood, Schooling 8 Comments

8 Tips for Planning a Successful Class Party

October 14, 2024October 14, 2014 by valplowman
Mom with a group of kids at school during a party

Get 8 tips for planning a fun class party for your child at school! It is super helpful for teachers to have parents jump in and help with class parties! …

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When to Do Homework in Your Kid’s Routine?

July 8, 2024August 28, 2014 by valplowman
Child doing homework sitting at the table

What is the best time of day to have your kids do homework each day? Where should it fit in the routine? Read for tips! Parents with children just starting …

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Categories Schooling Tags Back to School, homework Leave a comment

Prepare Children to Be Lifelong Learners

August 26, 2024August 25, 2014 by valplowman
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As you parent your children, you want to teach them how to seek and find information on their own. You want your kids to be lifelong learners! I have often …

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Categories Education Tags quotable Mondays, self-reliance 3 Comments

Teachers, To Request or Not Request?

August 26, 2024August 22, 2014 by valplowman
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Should you request who your child’s teacher will be in school or should you leave it up to fate? Learn the pros and cons of requesting. When I first had …

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Categories Schooling Tags public school 5 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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Schedules and Sleep

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    How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

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