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Learn how to manage the sibling relationship and help your children love each other. Get tips on strengthening your marriage and learn why that helps establish a strong family. Get travel tips and tips on managing extracurriculars so you can forge a strong family culture. And of course, don’t forget the pets!

Travel Tips for Parents!

March 5, 2026December 15, 2025 by valplowman
Mom with kids in the airport

Traveling with kids doesn’t have to be stressful! In this page, you’ll find practical tips for packing smart, keeping routines on track, and navigating flights, road trips, hotels, and more. …

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How Do You Know When You Are Done Having Babies?

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 by valplowman
Valerie holding newborn baby Brinley

Wondering if your family is complete? Deciding when you’re done having babies isn’t easy. This post explores the questions, emotions, and insights that can help you find peace in knowing …

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Categories Family Tags BFBN, family planning 7 Comments

10 Really Fun Things to Do With Your Kids This Fall

April 30, 2026August 27, 2025 by valplowman
Fall family activities

What to do with your children in the fall. Great family activities and activities that make great family traditions year after year. Crisp leaves, pumpkin art, corn mazes, and cozy …

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Potty Training on the Go: A Guide to Success While Traveling

June 9, 2025 by valplowman
Girl sitting next to public toilet. She is cowering and looking nervous

Traveling with a potty training toddler? Discover practical tips, smart packing ideas, and sanity-saving strategies for stress-free family trips. While going on vacation is a lot of fun, if you …

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Movie Marathon with Kids: Over 100 Movies for Families

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 by valplowman
Family watching movies together

Discover over 100 fun family movie ideas for an epic movie marathon night! Perfect for holidays, breaks, or weekends—featuring Disney classics, musicals, adventures, and more! Whenever you are looking for …

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Categories Family Tags family time 2 Comments

Helping Siblings Like Each Other

April 23, 2026March 19, 2025 by valplowman
Siblings walking down a path together

Get the tips you need to help your kids like and love each other. Kids don’t have to constantly fight with each other! They can develop a strong relationship and …

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Categories Siblings Tags fighting, Nurture Shock, siblings without rivalry book 4 Comments

San Diego California Travel Tips for Families!

March 17, 2025 by valplowman
Kaitlyn, Brinley, Nate, McKenna, and Valerie on the beach in San Diego

Get a list of 20 different ideas of things to do with your family in San Diego, California. There are lots of things to do from parks, theme parks, outdoor …

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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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