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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!).

Teaching Children: Whose Job Is It?

January 4, 2021January 6, 2011 by valplowman
Mom teaching her son

While it is tempting to blame others when our kids don’t know something, it is really OUR job to teach OUR kids. There seems to be a large portion of …

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Categories Education Tags learning, read aloud handbook 12 Comments

The Purpose of Structured Learning at Home (and how to do it)

December 14, 2020December 20, 2010 by valplowman
Structured learning time at home

You want to do structured learning time at home with your kiddos despite the fact that life teaches so much. Here is why and how to do it. In this …

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Categories Education Tags Guest Post, learning, learning activities, structured playtime 1 Comment

This One Simple Thing Will Turn Your Kids Into Readers

October 19, 2020October 21, 2010 by valplowman
Parents reading to their baby

Do you want to turn your little one into an avid reader? Follow this simple trick to turn your kids into readers. I think I know a book is a …

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Categories Reading Tags read aloud handbook 7 Comments

Why The Read-Aloud Handbook is a Must-Read

August 24, 2020August 23, 2010 by valplowman
Child reading a book

The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease is a must-read for all parents and teachers. Find out why in this post. Are you ready for some gushing? I don’t know that …

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Categories Reading Tags book recommendation, literacy, read aloud handbook 8 Comments

Is My Little One Ready for Kindergarten?

April 20, 2020April 28, 2010 by valplowman
Child exiting the school bus

Helpful lists to look at to help you decide if your little one might be ready for kindergarten and why we sent our son on time. My oldest child, Brayden, …

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Categories Schooling Tags Child Age Range, Kindergarten 4 Comments

Is Preschool Necessary for Academic Success?

April 6, 2020April 9, 2010 by valplowman
McKenna on her first day of preschool

Do you need to send your child to preschool to have success in gradeschool? What are the benefits of preschool? What are the drawbacks? While some parents are excited and …

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Categories Preschooler, Schooling 17 Comments

The Benefits of Audio Books for Literacy Development

November 4, 2019November 6, 2009 by valplowman
Child listening to headphones

Having your child listen to audio books has many benefits. Learn good times for audio books, the benefits, and good follow-up questions for your kids.  Here is our latest guest …

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Categories Reading Tags literacy, structured playtime 6 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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