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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!).

14 Great Winter Picture Books Worth Owning

January 22, 2025January 11, 2021 by valplowman
Child reading picture books in snow

These winter picture books will not disappoint and are perfect for adding to your personal library. These books are worth owning! If you have snow where you live, your children …

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Categories Book Lists, Winter Tags children's books Leave a comment

How Easily Work Learning Activities into Your Daily Life

February 14, 2024December 21, 2020 by valplowman
Toddler do an alphabet game

There are so many ways to teach your children at home! Get ideas for reading, numbers, shapes, colors, music, science, and more! Children are always learning. They are like little …

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Categories Education, Play Time, Preschoolwise Tags learning activities, waketime activities 6 Comments

44 Books for Tweens and Young Teens

December 2, 2020 by valplowman
Tween and teen reading

Over 44 books for tweens and young teens! Get everything from classic fiction to dystopian science fiction. Find books for animal lovers and adventure lovers. While there is no way …

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5 Fun and Simple Christmas Activities for Kids

November 30, 2020 by valplowman
Boy doing a Christmas activity

Five fun Christmas activities to do with your little ones and family this holiday season. These are fun Christmas learning activities. Christmas activities are a fun tradition to do with …

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Best Halloween Picture Books for Kids

October 12, 2020 by valplowman
Halloween books for kids

25 Halloween picture books perfect for your child to read this October! Find classic Halloween books and cute Halloween books that are more modern. We love reading at our house. …

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15 Fall Picture Books Kids Will Love

November 13, 2020September 14, 2020 by valplowman
Brinley holding We're Going on a Leaf Hunt

These picture book about autumn are great for your kiddos. These are great for preschoolers, toddlers, and children. We love books at our house. I have always made it a …

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Fall Learning Activities Your Kids Will Love

September 18, 2020September 1, 2020 by valplowman
Fall Learning Activities Your Kids Will Love. Five quick and simple activities to do with your children this fall.

Five quick and simple fall learning activities to do with your children at home this fall. Your kiddos will love doing these fun activities. Fall is always my very favorite …

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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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • The Basics of a Dreamfeed

    The Basics of a Dreamfeed

  • Why an Eat/Wake/Sleep Cycle Works to Get Baby Sleeping

    Why an Eat/Wake/Sleep Cycle Works to Get Baby Sleeping

  • Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

    Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

  • How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

    How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

  • Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

    Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

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