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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!

Put Your Marriage First and Why Your Kids Need You To

February 11, 2020 by valplowman
Husband and wife together

How putting your marriage first makes you a better parent and leaves your children happier. Your kids NEED you to put your marriage first. One of the best things you …

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Categories Babywise, Marriage Tags couch time 21 Comments

Kennedy Space Center Travel Tips

September 19, 2019 by valplowman
A family standing outside Kennedy Space Center in front of the NASA globe

Kennedy Space Center Travel Tips. Tips for visiting Kennedy Space Center in Florida with kids. What to do, how long to stay, and what to expect. When we took our …

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SeaWorld Orlando Travel Tips for Families

September 11, 2019 by valplowman
Family of 6 at Sea World, Olrlando

Get travel tips for going to Sea World, Orlando. Read about the rides, the shows, the exhibits, and where to stay. Video included! When we went to California as a …

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Cocoa Beach Travel Tips for Families

August 27, 2019 by valplowman
Three girls standing on the beach at Cocoa Beach, Florida

Great tips for families planning to spend some time in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Know where to stay and what to do while playing at the beach. We couldn’t visit Orlando, …

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Why Discovery Cove Should Be On Your Bucket List

August 19, 2019 by valplowman
Children swimming with the dolphin Rosie at Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove is the most relaxing adventure you can have in Orlando, Florida. There are things to thrill you and ways to help you relax and enjoy the day. On …

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Orlando Travel Itinerary for Families

August 29, 2024August 5, 2019 by valplowman
Family at Discovery Cove, Florida

What to do in Orlando, Florida with your family. Great activities for children. How do you choose which parks to hit? Read for tips! It isn’t hard to decide to …

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Structured Playtime With Siblings {Sibling Playtime}

March 4, 2026July 25, 2019 by valplowman
A brother and sister playing with each other

Giving your children time to play with each other each day is a great way to help foster a true friendship. Read all about how to do sibling playtime here. …

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Categories Play Time, Siblings Tags sibling playtime, sibling schedules, structured playtime 7 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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