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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.

8 Tips for Planning a Successful Class Party

October 14, 2024October 14, 2014 by valplowman
Mom with a group of kids at school during a party

Get 8 tips for planning a fun class party for your child at school! It is super helpful for teachers to have parents jump in and help with class parties! …

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Teachers, To Request or Not Request?

August 26, 2024August 22, 2014 by valplowman
teacher standing in front of the class teaching

Should you request who your child’s teacher will be in school or should you leave it up to fate? Learn the pros and cons of requesting. When I first had …

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Categories Schooling Tags public school 5 Comments

5 Benefits of Helping in Your Child’s Class

July 8, 2024August 21, 2014 by valplowman
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There are many great reasons to help in your child’s class this school year. See 5 reasons you want to be there and help out! I am a big advocate …

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Categories Schooling Tags Back to School, public school 4 Comments

Test Anxiety Tips for Children

July 8, 2024August 20, 2014 by valplowman
Child stressed while taking a test at school

Kick test anxiety to the curb with these helpful tips! Children take a lot of test in school and need to be able to focus without stress during tests. The …

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Organizing Home Lunches to Take to School

July 31, 2023August 22, 2013 by valplowman
kids eating lunch at school

Get free printables to help you organize your home lunches for your kids to take to school! Make mornings smoother and easier. Today I thought I would talk about organizing …

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Is Homeschooling Right for Your Child?

August 15, 2022August 30, 2012 by valplowman
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Is homeschooling the best education choice for your child? What are the benefits and potential downsides of homeschooling? This is a guest post from Raegan (you know–the Chronic 45 Minute Naps and Chronic …

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Categories Schooling Tags Child Age Range, Guest Post, homeschooling 11 Comments

Is a Public School Right for Your Child?

August 15, 2022August 29, 2012 by valplowman
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Is public school the best education choice for your child? What are the benefits of attending public school? What are the downsides of public school? My children attend our local …

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Categories Schooling Tags Child Age Range, public school 9 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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