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Toys

Get toy recommendations and find toy lists for all ages. Find great toys for baby, great toys for toddlers, great toys for preschoolers, and great toys for older kids.

12 Best Video Games for Kids Moms Will Feel Good About

April 27, 2020November 27, 2018 by valplowman
12 Best Video Games for Kids Moms Will Feel Good About. Clean video games that are safe for children to play. Video game list for children. 

12 Best Video Games for Kids Moms Will Feel Good About. Clean video games that are safe for children to play. Video game list for children. Growing up, I loved …

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Great Toys to Encourage Independent Playtime

April 15, 2022October 24, 2017 by valplowman
Great Toys for Independent Playtime to help your child play happily | independent play | toy list | #toylist

Independent playtime has such value to your child. Your child will learn to focus, build a longer attention span, gain creativity, become adept at self-play, and be more orderly. It …

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Ty Beanie Boos {Friday Finds}

April 24, 2019September 29, 2017 by valplowman

“What would you like for Christmas?”   This is the question we ask children to help them relax a little bit before they audition. Children are always nervous, and we …

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How To Organize Toys

September 14, 2020January 24, 2017 by valplowman
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  When Brayden was young, I had a good friend with a boy just a few months younger than he was. I was sure we owned every toy worthy of …

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Favorite Toys: Great Christmas Gift Ideas

November 21, 2023October 12, 2015 by valplowman
Favorite Toys: Great Christmas Gift Ideas. Great gift ideas to get for your children for Christmas.

Favorite Toys: Great Christmas Gift Ideas. Great gift ideas to get for your children for Christmas. Christmas is coming!!! I love Christmas. I am a major non-procrastinator when it comes …

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Outside Toys Worth the Investment (All-Star Toys)

December 11, 2023February 26, 2015 by valplowman
Outside Toys Worth the Investment | oudoor toys | outside play | toy list | #toys #toylist

Outside weather is coming! It is! I know some of you will find that very hard to believe, while some of you are in it…and some of you are actually …

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If Baby Doesn’t Like a Toy, Change the Location!

March 20, 2023March 25, 2013 by valplowman
If your baby does not like a toy, it does not mean it is a bust. Try changing where baby plays with the toy and see if baby likes it.

If your baby does not like a toy, it does not mean it is a bust. Try changing where baby plays with the toy and see if baby likes it. …

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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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