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Summer

These posts will help you have a fabulous summer. Get the best of both worlds as you set up a daily routine but still manage to have fun and stay on top of academics.

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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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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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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