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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!).

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

September 24, 2026October 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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18 Healthy Snacks for After School for Your Kids

May 29, 2025August 31, 2020 by valplowman
Kids eating watermelon

Find over 18 different ideas for what to give your kids for healthy snacks after school. Satisfy their hunger without ruining their dinner. When my children get home from school, …

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How To Maintain a Sleep Schedule with School Disruptions

September 3, 2026August 24, 2020 by valplowman
Baby in the car with mom

How to ensure your baby or toddler still gets the naps needed while balancing a school schedule and pick/up and drop/off with older kids. You don’t know what you have …

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How to Keep Kids Engaged During Learning Time

September 10, 2026August 18, 2020 by valplowman
Mom and kids learning at home

7 things you can do to help keep your child focused and interested during learning time at home. The first time my husband and I made gingerbread houses with our …

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How To Do A Preschool Homeschool

September 10, 2026August 17, 2020 by valplowman
Mom and daughter doing preschool at home

How To Do A Preschool Homeschool. Tips to plan and organize your preschool homeschool curriculum and lesson plans to get the most out of your learning time. Preschool is something …

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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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