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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.

Back to School Morning Routine Ideas for Kids (by Age Group)

September 11, 2025July 7, 2025 by valplowman
Mom hugging her school before school

Struggling with chaotic school mornings? Learn how to build smooth, age-appropriate morning routines for preschoolers, elementary kids, and tweens. These back-to-school tips help your family start the day with calm, …

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How to Transition from Summer to School Schedules Smoothly

May 4, 2026June 30, 2025 by valplowman
Girl with a backpack going back to school

Help your kids transition from summer to school routines smoothly with these simple, stress-free tips for adjusting bedtimes, reintroducing structure, and preparing for the school day. Perfect for parents easing …

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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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Kindertude: How To Combat Bad Attitude in your Kindergartner

July 23, 2026April 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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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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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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