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Family

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!

Forgiveness in Marriage

January 3, 2022January 4, 2012 by valplowman
couple silhouetted in the sunset

How to show forgiveness in marriage. In your marriage, it is important to forgive and also to seek forgiveness from your spouse. Forgive and forget. I think the nature of …

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Categories Marriage Tags forgiveness 2 Comments

The Shaping Influence of Family Life on Kids

November 22, 2021December 1, 2011 by valplowman
Family happily grouped together

Family has a huge impact on who your child will grow up to be. This includes immediate family, grandparents, and cousins. Do you ever sit and ponder what has made …

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Categories Family Tags Shepherding a Child's Heart Leave a comment

Positive Communication in Marriage

January 14, 2019October 19, 2011 by valplowman
Married couple talking

Positive Communication in Marriage. How to have positive communication in your marriage to have a happier, healthier marriage. Our last discussion on marriage was on responding to challenges in marriage. …

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Categories Marriage Tags couch time 1 Comment

How To Prep Baby for Family Mealtime

October 11, 2021October 10, 2011 by valplowman
Toddler in highchair

Tips to get your baby or toddler ready to join the family at mealtime rather than always eating alone. Get tips to help with family meals. Tips to get your …

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Categories Family Tags family time, prevention 6 Comments

How to Respond to Challenges in Marriage

May 13, 2026October 5, 2011 by valplowman
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How to Respond to Challenges in Marriage. What to do when difficulties arise. Great marriage advice that is simple but very effective. If normal life didn’t snap you out of your …

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Categories Marriage Tags communication, love 4 Comments

How to Avoid Altitude Sickness in your Kiddos

July 12, 2021August 9, 2011 by valplowman
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When you travel to higher elevations, it is important to watch for signs of altitude sickness and avoid your kiddo from getting sick. Altitude sickness is when your body is …

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Categories Traveling Tags vacations 5 Comments

Avoiding Activity Overload with Your Kids

July 12, 2021August 8, 2011 by valplowman
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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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Categories Extra Curricular Tags music lessons, sports 4 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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