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How to Keep Kids Engaged During Learning Time

August 18, 2020 by valplowman
Mom and kids learning at home

7 things you can do to help keep your child focused and interested during learning time at home. The first time my husband and I made gingerbread houses with our …

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How To Do A Preschool Homeschool

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 by valplowman
Mom and daughter doing preschool at home

How To Do A Preschool Homeschool. Tips to plan and organize your preschool homeschool curriculum and lesson plans to get the most out of your learning time. Preschool is something …

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15 Things Your Child Needs to Know Before Kindergarten

June 18, 2020March 3, 2020 by valplowman
Child in Kindergarten in the classroom

Are you wondering what your kid needs to know before kindergarten? Here are some kindergarten skills to teach your little one before school starts. When your child approaches Kindergarten, it …

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Kumon Workbooks {Friday Finds}

April 24, 2019September 1, 2017 by valplowman

Last winter as I attended the meeting for incoming Kindergarten students, the skill the teachers stressed more than anything was scissor skills. As I sat there, I remembered in the …

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When To Keep Sick Kids Home

September 14, 2020February 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 …

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Babes, Tots, and Kids eBook Giveaway!

May 1, 2019August 26, 2016 by valplowman

It is that time of year again–time to think about school time! It can be hard to work in planning and executing preschool at home. This is especially true once …

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How Babywise Prepared our Twins for Preschool

September 28, 2020August 17, 2016 by valplowman

    By Emily T. Miller My twins are now 4 years old. Today was their first day of preschool. As I waved goodbye and blew them a kiss, I …

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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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