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Traveling

Get great travel tips for traveling with kids. Get general travel tips as well as tips for specific destinations.

Things To Do in Denver as a Family

September 28, 2020August 15, 2016 by valplowman
Denver travel tips

We love to travel. Some of our favorite memories were made while on trips. This summer, we took a road trip to Denver, Colorado. Here are the things we did …

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Traveling to Chicago Tips

January 25, 2024November 2, 2015 by valplowman
Chicago sky line

    We recently took a trip to Chicago as a family. The number one question I got when I told people we were going to Chicago was, “Why?!?” Chicago …

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Categories Traveling Tags Chicago, family vacation 5 Comments

Summer Staycation Tip: Get a Membership

January 25, 2024August 14, 2015 by valplowman

As summer is winding down, I can’t help but reflect on the summer. We have taken a few smaller vacations out of state, but most of our activities have been …

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Categories Traveling Tags vacations 4 Comments

Surviving Flying with Children

August 4, 2025July 2, 2015 by valplowman
child on a flight

Flying with kids soon? ✈️ Don’t just survive the trip—make it smoother for everyone! Get practical tips, packing hacks, and sanity-saving strategies for flying with babies, toddlers, and beyond. You …

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San Diego Zoo Tips for Families

December 16, 2024December 20, 2014 by valplowman
Plowman family at the San Diego Zoo

Get the tips you need to take your family to the San Diego Zoo and see as many animals as possible while there! The San Diego Zoo is what we …

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Categories Traveling Tags San Diego Zoo, Southern California, vacations 2 Comments

Universal Studios Tips for Families

December 16, 2024December 18, 2014 by valplowman
Universal Studios tips

Get tips for traveling to Universal Studios California with your family. Find out how many days to plan for and the best ages for kids to visit. How Many Days? …

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Legoland California Tips for Families

December 16, 2024December 17, 2014 by valplowman
Kids riding rides at LEGOLAND California

Get tips for traveling to LEGOLAND with your family. Find out all the info you need, including what age is best for LEGOLAND (It isn’t every age!) LEGOLAND was what …

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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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    How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

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    Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

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