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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.

The Ultimate Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Solution

July 27, 2020May 31, 2018 by valplowman
The Ultimate Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Solution. How to stop the mosquito bites from swelling up and itching so much. How to get the mosquito bite to go away faster.

The Ultimate Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Solution. How to stop the mosquito bites from swelling up and itching so much. How to get the mosquito bite to go away faster. …

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What to Put in a Welcome to Summer Gift Basket for Your Kids

April 29, 2021May 24, 2018 by valplowman
What to Put in a Welcome to Summer Gift Basket for Your Kids. Great items to give your kids to kick off summer.

What to Put in a Welcome to Summer Gift Basket for Your Kids. Great items to give your kids to kick off summer. I am not sure what has come …

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Why You Should Let Your Child Be Bored This Summer

April 29, 2021May 21, 2018 by valplowman
The benefits of boredom for children and why you should let your child be bored. Why being bored is good for your child.

The benefits of boredom for children and why you should let your child be bored. Why being bored is good for your child. Our children are growing up in a …

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6 Ways to Add Extra Chores for Your Kids This Summer

June 22, 2021May 7, 2018 by valplowman
6 Ways to Add in Extra Chores for Your Children This Summer | chores | chores for children

6 Ways to Add in Extra Chores for Your Children This Summer. Help your children learn to do new chores during summer months.  I am a big believer in chores. …

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How to Balance Academics with Relaxation in Summer

April 29, 2021April 24, 2018 by valplowman
How to Balance Academics with Relaxation in Summer. Have summer fun but also take time to stay up on academic skills to avoid summer setback.

How to Balance Academics with Relaxation in Summer. Have summer fun but also take time to stay up on academic skills to avoid summer setback.  Summer is a great time …

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Preventing and Treating Sunburns

July 21, 2022June 9, 2017 by valplowman
How to Prevent and Treat Sunburns

The sun is out and there is fun to be had in the sun! How do you prevent sunburns? And when the time comes that we missed a spot, were …

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How To Get the Most Out of 18 Summers

September 7, 2020June 1, 2017 by valplowman
How To Get the Most Out of Summer and Still Live a Normal Life

I am sure you have seen the posts floating around Facebook and Pinterest about how limited your time is with your children (only 18 summers until they leave you!) and …

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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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • The Basics of a Dreamfeed

    The Basics of a Dreamfeed

  • Why an Eat/Wake/Sleep Cycle Works to Get Baby Sleeping

    Why an Eat/Wake/Sleep Cycle Works to Get Baby Sleeping

  • Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

    Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

  • How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

    How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

  • Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

    Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

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