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gratitude

‘Thankful Pumpkin’ for Instilling Gratitude in Kids this Fall

August 26, 2022October 25, 2021 by valplowman
pumpkin covered in written things we are thankful for

A gratitude pumpkin is a great visual reminder of what we have to be thankful for rather than focusing on what we do not have. I love to do something …

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Teaching Gratitude

October 28, 2021November 7, 2018 by valplowman
Picture of a girl on a swing.

Teaching Gratitude to kids. How to foster gratitude in children and help them learn to feel gratitude and express gratitude. Most parents out there want their children to be able …

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Being Grateful for Our Difficulties

October 21, 2024February 12, 2018 by valplowman
Woman deep in comtemplation with her hands clasped in gratitude

Can we be grateful in any circumstance? Can we be grateful even in the middle of difficulties? YES! And here is how. Often times, when we think about being grateful, …

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Thankful Playlist to Listen To This Year

November 2, 2024November 23, 2015 by valplowman
Woman wearing a yellow coat and listening to music on headphones

Here is my list of songs to listen to when you want to focus on gratitude and being thankful! After years of thinking about it, this year I finally compiled …

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Being Thankful for Our Problems

October 21, 2024November 5, 2014 by valplowman
Pumpkin with a book open that says "Practice Gratitude"

What if we are grateful not just for all of the good in our lives, but what if we find ways to be grateful for our PROBLEMS? Will that change …

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Quotable Mondays: How To Have Gratitude

October 13, 2023November 18, 2013 by valplowman
I am grateful engraved on a white heart ornament

Gratitude quotes to help you focus on being grateful. Grateful people are happy people, so developing gratitude brings happiness! Today I wanted to post about gratitude. Since it is Thanksgiving …

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Quotable Mondays: Jealousy

June 17, 2024January 14, 2013 by valplowman
Jealous women

Jealousy robs you of joy. Do not let jealousy ruin your happy times and good days. Explore this quote and see how it affects you.  Today’s quote is: Jealousy is …

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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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