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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.

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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Categories Eat, Schooling Tags Back to School, snacks Leave a comment

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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Categories Schooling Tags Back to School, homeschooling, public school Leave a comment

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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3 Key Parenting Principles that Shaped our Homeschool

August 7, 2019 by valplowman
Child writing on paper at home

Learn three key parenting tips to be successful with your homeschool. You can have a peaceful homeschool experience with these 3 principles. by Belinda Letchford When we start homeschooling we …

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18 Different “Sack” Lunch Ideas for Kids

August 10, 2023August 1, 2019 by valplowman
Brown paper bag filled with food

Get over 18 different ideas of what to pack in a sack lunch. Have some variety to your home lunch to keep things interesting and nutritious.   I remember way …

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Categories Schooling Tags Child Age Range, lunch 9 Comments

The Ultimate School Supply List for Elementary

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 by valplowman
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Everything your child will need for elementary school. Get your school supply list and know which brands are best for each supply. I still remember the first year I did …

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Categories Schooling Tags Back to School, Friday Finds, school supplies 2 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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