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Back to School

45 Questions to Get Your Child Talking

July 8, 2024August 30, 2017 by valplowman
Mom and daughter talking

Are you struggling to get your child to talk to you after school? It can be hard to think of open-ended questions. Get 45 questions here! My twelve year old …

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Categories Child, Parenting, Preteen, Teens Tags Back to School, communication Leave a comment

Why We Chose To Send Our Daughter to Kindergarten On Time

July 8, 2024August 1, 2017 by valplowman
Girl going to Kindergarten with a backpack on

Are you wondering if you should send your child to kindergarten as the youngest in the grade or not? Find out the resons why we did! Everyone has an opinion, …

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When To Keep Sick Kids Home

July 16, 2024February 13, 2017 by valplowman
When to keep sick kids home

That feeling of dread washes over you. You saw the pictures on Instagram earlier that day. The photos of her little cutie lying limp on the couch because he had …

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Categories Schooling, Sickness Tags Back to School, preschool, public school Leave a comment

4 Ways To Build Excitement About Going Back To School

September 28, 2020August 11, 2016 by valplowman

I have always been the kind of person who loved school. Going back to school was always exciting to me as a student. But I know that not everyone loves …

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Back to School Round-Up

June 10, 2024August 5, 2015 by valplowman
Back to school hero shot

Get the tips you need to prep for back to school time! Get lists of things to get, lunch ideas, homework ideas, scheduling ideas, and more! It is back to …

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When to Do Homework in Your Kid’s Routine?

July 8, 2024August 28, 2014 by valplowman
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What is the best time of day to have your kids do homework each day? Where should it fit in the routine? Read for tips! Parents with children just starting …

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5 Benefits of Helping in Your Child’s Class

July 8, 2024August 21, 2014 by valplowman
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There are many great reasons to help in your child’s class this school year. See 5 reasons you want to be there and help out! I am a big advocate …

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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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