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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!

Smooth Tips for Traveling with a Baby on a Routine

December 24, 2024July 13, 2022 by valplowman
Carlye and her family hiking in Iceland

Get travel tips for a baby used to being on a routine. Find out how to help baby be flexible, what to pack, and how to enjoy it! by Carlye …

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Disneyland and California Adventure Family Vacation

March 20, 2025June 22, 2022 by valplowman
Family at Disneyland in front of the castle

Disneyland tips families! Learn how to use Genie+ and maximize its use. Find out what order to do rides in at Disney and California Adventure. When it comes to planning …

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8 Perfect Activities To Do in Riviera Maya Mexico

August 29, 2024May 25, 2022 by valplowman
Tulum in Mexico on the Riviera Maya

Find the perfect activities to do on your trip to the Riviera Maya Mexico area. This is the Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Akumal area. Nate and I have traveled to …

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Road Trip Activities for Kids

August 8, 2024January 10, 2022 by valplowman
road trip

Over 29 different things you can do in the car with your kids on a family road trip. These activities will keep everyone happy and sane. I have always loved …

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Categories Traveling Tags Best Toys 2 Comments

Traveling With a Toddler: 17 Tips for Your Family Vacation

April 15, 2024November 1, 2021 by valplowman
Toddler sitting on suitecase

Whether you are flying or driving, get over 17 tips for making your trip with your toddler smooth so you can make great memories! Traveling with a child can be …

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Categories Toddler, Traveling 8 Comments

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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Categories Schedule Tips, Schooling, Siblings Tags Back to School, youngest child 1 Comment

Two to Three Child Transition: Tips for Success

March 4, 2026June 21, 2021 by valplowman
3 kids: McKenna, Kaitlyn, and Brayden

Find out what it is like to add a third child to a family and get 15 tips to be successful with the transition! My whole life, I have heard …

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Categories Siblings Tags family dynamics, sibling schedules 10 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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