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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.

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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6 Great Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summer

September 7, 2020May 26, 2017 by valplowman
6 great ways to stay hydrated this summer

  The benefits of drinking enough water are well-documented. Water helps you have more energy, eat (or drink) fewer empty calories, keeps skin looking good, keeps your kidneys healthy, keeps …

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12 Ideas For a Simple, Fun Summer

September 7, 2020May 11, 2017 by valplowman
12 Ideas For a Simple, Fun Summer

Summer fun is coming our way. I can feel it and I am READY for it. In preparation for summer, I am doing some thinking ahead. I have tried the …

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Categories Summer Tags Friday Finds 2 Comments

Teaching New Skills During Summer

May 18, 2026May 17, 2016 by valplowman
Children learning to sew little stuffed animals

Summer is the perfect time to teach kids practical life skills without the pressure of school schedules. This post shares why summer works so well for learning new skills and …

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Categories Summer Tags life skills 2 Comments

5 Reasons To Do Summer Camps (and 3 Reasons Not To)

May 18, 2026May 16, 2016 by valplowman
3 children holding a sign with the words "summer camp" on it with checked yes or no boxes

Wondering if summer camp is worth it? This post shares practical reasons camps can help kids grow in confidence, independence, and friendships — plus a few reasons camp may not …

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Summer Reflections: Moving on to Fall

June 3, 2024September 18, 2015 by valplowman
Kids in summer

Thinking about the past summer as we move on to the upcoming fall. Summer is winding down. It is time to prep for Fall, which happens to be one of …

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Surviving Mosquitoes: Repelling and Treating Bites

June 3, 2024August 24, 2015 by valplowman
Child surrounded by mosquitoes

Get the tips you need to be able to repel mosquitoes and treat those itchy bites when they do happen. Tips from real moms! Oh how I loathe mosquitoes. A …

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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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Schedules and Sleep

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    How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

  • Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

    Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

  • Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

    Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

  • How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

    How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

  • You Cannot Force a Baby to Sleep — But Here’s What You Can Do

    You Cannot Force a Baby to Sleep — But Here’s What You Can Do

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