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Back to School

Kids’ Chore Schedule for School Days

August 28, 2025June 19, 2024 by valplowman
Family working together to clean the kitchen

Get ideas for how to fit in chores even on school days. There are many different options for how to still fit those chores in even when your child is …

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What to do with a young child while siblings are at school

August 25, 2021 by valplowman
crying girl

Get tips for entertaining your younger child while older kids are at school all day. This can be a sweet time of special memories! As we left the preschool, tears …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Schooling, Siblings Tags Back to School, youngest child 1 Comment

How to Get Out of the House Faster with Kids

September 11, 2025July 26, 2021 by valplowman
mom and kids jumping in air together

Wondering how to get out of the house quickly with kids? Get tips to survive and even thrive the morning rush with kids. I am typically a very patient person …

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18 Healthy Snacks for After School for Your Kids

May 29, 2025August 31, 2020 by valplowman
Kids eating watermelon

Find over 18 different ideas for what to give your kids for healthy snacks after school. Satisfy their hunger without ruining their dinner. When my children get home from school, …

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How I am Prepping My Kids for the 2020-2021 School Year

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 by valplowman
A mom and her four kids

No matter how you plan to do school this 2020-2021 school year, there are many things you can do to set your kid up for success! Whether you are a …

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The Ultimate Back to School List

August 13, 2020July 28, 2020 by valplowman
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You will be more organized than ever with this ultimate planner for getting ready for back to school. School supply list, routines, a timeline, and more! Sending kids to school …

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The Ultimate School Supply List for Elementary

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 by valplowman
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Everything your child will need for elementary school. Get your school supply list and know which brands are best for each supply. I still remember the first year I did …

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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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