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Extra Curricular

Get tips for managing lessons and sports. Learn how to be a great sports parent. Learn how to juggle these things and your other kids’ schedules.

Choose the Right Time of Day for Activities and Lessons

October 13, 2025October 5, 2015 by valplowman
Child at piano lessons

Overwhelmed by all the activity options? This post helps you choose wisely: how to match lessons, sports, and hobbies with your child’s interests, energy, and family rhythm—so your days feel …

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What Age Should Children Start Activities?

September 22, 2025September 21, 2015 by valplowman
Kids stretching

Wondering when children should start organized activities like dance, sports, or music? This post breaks down how to decide what’s right for your child — considering age, personality, timing, and …

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Managing Young Kids at Older Sibling’s Events

November 11, 2024November 4, 2014 by valplowman

Get 11 tips to manage your young kids at their older siblings’ events. Whether it is a soccer game or a piano recital, you need that little one to stay …

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How to Manage Performance Nerves

May 20, 2024May 8, 2014 by valplowman
Woman playing a grand piano on stage

Get 9 tips to help you or your child overcome performance nerves. It can be scary to perform. These tips can help you relax and perform well. A little over …

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How to Know if Your Child is Ready for Piano Lessons

July 17, 2023August 8, 2013 by valplowman
Child playing the piano

Things to look for when deciding if your child is ready for piano lessons yet. Considerations include age, literacy, desire, and parental readiness and involvement. My name is Claire and …

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Avoiding Activity Overload with Your Kids

July 12, 2021August 8, 2011 by valplowman
Activity overload

Follow this simple tip to avoid getting in a situation where your kids are all busy all of the time. Keep life simple while still allowing kids to participate in …

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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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