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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!).

Reading Aloud: Start From Birth

November 14, 2022December 6, 2012 by valplowman
Parent reading to the baby

Why you want to really read aloud from birth. Do not wait until your kiddo is older. Start right away. In Reading Magic, Mem Fox recommends parents start reading to their …

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Categories Baby, Reading Tags Reading Magic 3 Comments

Reading to Your Baby While Pregnant

October 17, 2022November 1, 2012 by valplowman
Pregnant woman reading

Is there any benefit to reading to your baby while in utero? If so, how strong are the benefits? Is it worth doing or a waste of time? In The …

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Categories Pregnancy, Reading Tags read aloud handbook 1 Comment

Is Homeschooling Right for Your Child?

August 15, 2022August 30, 2012 by valplowman
mother homeschooling her daughter and examining a globe together

Is homeschooling the best education choice for your child? What are the benefits and potential downsides of homeschooling? This is a guest post from Raegan (you know–the Chronic 45 Minute Naps and Chronic …

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Categories Schooling Tags Child Age Range, Guest Post, homeschooling 11 Comments

Is a Public School Right for Your Child?

August 15, 2022August 29, 2012 by valplowman
Children getting on a school bus

Is public school the best education choice for your child? What are the benefits of attending public school? What are the downsides of public school? My children attend our local …

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Categories Schooling Tags Child Age Range, public school 9 Comments

Is a Charter School Right for Your Child?

August 15, 2022August 28, 2012 by valplowman
3 Kids in school uniforms

Is a charter school the best education choice for your child? What is a charter school? What are the benefits of attending a charter school? Today’s post is from a …

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Categories Schooling Tags Guest Post 3 Comments

How To Choose the Best Schooling Option

August 15, 2022August 27, 2012 by valplowman
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There are many schooling options from homeschooling, to public school, to charter schools. How to choose the best option for your family. There are so many concerns surrounding education. Do …

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Music Time for Preschoolers

May 16, 2022May 21, 2012 by valplowman
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6 ways to integrate music into your preschooler’s daily life. This will prepare your child for Kindergarten in a variety of ways! I  love music. Love, love, love. I love …

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Categories Education, Preschoolwise Tags music, music lessons 7 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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