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Schooling

Posts to help you with school. Get ideas for prepping your child for school. Get your back to school checklists. Get ideas for the first day of school and establish great traditions. Get tips for helping in class and having class parties.

Great Picture Books for Back to School

July 10, 2024 by valplowman
Back to school books in a collage

Get a big list of fun picture books to read as you help your kiddo prepare to go back to school. These books will help pump your child up for …

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Categories Book Lists, Schooling Tags Back to School, book recommendation, children's books Leave a comment

Kindertude: How To Combat Bad Attitude in your Kindergartner

April 10, 2023 by valplowman

It is very typical for a kindergartener to start to get an attitude at home. Learn what Kindertude is, why it happens, and what you can do to help mitigate …

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Categories Child, Schooling Tags Child Age Range, Kindergarten 9 Comments

Homeschooling is on the Rise in 2022: Is It Right For Your Family 

March 28, 2022 by valplowman
Homeschooling mom helping her son

There are many good reasons to homeschool and many good reasons to public school. Find out if homeschooling is right for you and how to get started. Guest post School …

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What to do with a young child while siblings are at school

August 25, 2021 by valplowman
crying girl

Get tips for entertaining your younger child while older kids are at school all day. This can be a sweet time of special memories! As we left the preschool, tears …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Schooling, Siblings Tags Back to School, youngest child 1 Comment

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 I am Prepping My Kids for the 2020-2021 School Year

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 by valplowman
A mom and her four kids

No matter how you plan to do school this 2020-2021 school year, there are many things you can do to set your kid up for success! Whether you are a …

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The Ultimate Back to School List

August 13, 2020July 28, 2020 by valplowman
Back to school planner intro image

You will be more organized than ever with this ultimate planner for getting ready for back to school. School supply list, routines, a timeline, and more! Sending kids to school …

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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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    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

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    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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