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Teach Kids “Why” (no “because I said so”)

November 23, 2021December 5, 2011 by valplowman
Discipline Tip: Teach "Why"

The reason parents should not say “Because I said so” but should rather explain the “why” behind rules they give their kids. I think a right of passage for life …

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Categories Childwise, Moral Training, Parenting 4 Comments

How I Do Learning Time with Young Kids

April 15, 2024December 2, 2011 by valplowman

Get tips from a mom of three young kids on how to do learning time each day. Tips from organizing to planning to executing! Learning time at our house is …

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Categories Education, Play Time Tags how I do it, learning activities 9 Comments

The Shaping Influence of Family Life on Kids

November 22, 2021December 1, 2011 by valplowman
Family happily grouped together

Family has a huge impact on who your child will grow up to be. This includes immediate family, grandparents, and cousins. Do you ever sit and ponder what has made …

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Categories Family Tags Shepherding a Child's Heart Leave a comment

5 Ways for Teaching the Reason for the Season

November 22, 2021November 30, 2011 by valplowman
5 Ways for Teaching the Reason for the Season. How to bring the Christmas spirit into your home and focus on the reason we celebrate Christmas. Teach your children why we have the Christmas holiday.

5 Ways for Teaching the Reason for the Season. How to bring the Christmas spirit into your home and focus on the reason we celebrate Christmas. Teach your children why …

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Categories Holidays Tags Christmas 6 Comments

Brayden Child Summary: 6.5 Years Old

November 22, 2021November 29, 2011 by valplowman
Brayden 6.5 years old

6.5 year old life and daily schedule. Learn about this child’s daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with six year olds. It is amazing how much …

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Categories Child Tags child summary 12 Comments

Hey Parents! Moral Training Starts With You

November 22, 2021November 28, 2011 by valplowman
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If you want to raise your children to be good people, you need to demonstrate those qualities to your child. Last week, we talked about the moral precept of teaching …

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Categories Childwise, Discipline Tags example, virtues 3 Comments

Thankful Report: How I Did

June 17, 2024November 24, 2011 by valplowman
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Did you do it? Did you count your blessings this month? I know a lot of you have because I have enjoyed reading your daily posts on Facebook of what …

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Categories Moral Training Tags gratitude Leave a comment
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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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