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Seasons

Find posts that are related to certain seasons. Find all the posts you need for summer, spring, winter, and fall. Find ideas for family activities in each season, posts with our favorite gear for each season, and posts with great family activities to do in each season.

Swaddling Baby in Hot Temperatures

June 26, 2024 by valplowman

Get the tips you need to swaddle your baby even when it is hot outside. Your baby needs to be able to be swaddled to sleep well, and this post …

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Categories Baby, Sleep, Summer Tags Swaddling 3 Comments

Helping Kids Avoid Summer Setback

September 10, 2026June 5, 2024 by valplowman
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How to avoid your child having the summer slide in all areas. Avoid summer setback in reading, writing, math, athletics and more. The term “summer setback” is used to describe when …

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Categories Education, Summer Tags summer setback 4 Comments

How to Balance Summer Fun and Routine for Kids

May 28, 2026April 10, 2024 by valplowman

You can have a fun summer even if your kids have a daily schedule. A daily schedule and routine maintain structure and order. Find out how to have this structure …

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Epic Summer Bucket List for Kids

May 28, 2026June 1, 2021 by valplowman
Kids in summer

This summer bucket list is complete with free printables. It covers things to do at home, things to do locally, and things to do away from home. Also, it is …

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A Chore Schedule Will Save Your Sanity This Summer

June 22, 2021May 24, 2021 by valplowman
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Why a Solid Chore Schedule Can Save Your Sanity This Summer. Reasons to have your child do chores during summer. As the school year ends, I cannot wait for summer …

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Helping Kids Stay Sane When Stuck Indoors

January 22, 2025January 20, 2021 by valplowman
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Learn the three most important things to focus on when you are stuck inside with your kids for whatever reason. Many parents wonder how to keep their kids sane when …

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Categories Play Time, Summer, Winter Tags indoor play, learning activities 17 Comments

14 Great Winter Picture Books Worth Owning

January 22, 2025January 11, 2021 by valplowman
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These winter picture books will not disappoint and are perfect for adding to your personal library. These books are worth owning! If you have snow where you live, your children …

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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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