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The ABCs of Playdough to Plato … and this week’s Kids Co-Op Linky!
on: by Laura Hutchison
If you are looking for fun ways to encourage your kids to learn to read, then this week’s ABCs feature should be one blog that you need to follow. Playdough to Plato has tons of wonderful ideas to help kids learn
Introducing “Home sweet home” – Happy Holidays in Happy Homes (a collaborative parenting series)
on: by Laura Hutchison
I am SO excited to introduce a new upcoming HAPPY PARENTING – series! Me and my blogging buddies Solgave & Angelique Felix.com-The Magic of Play want to bring you in the mood for Happy Holidays in a Happy Home. Not because
PlayDrMom’s favorite children’s books on SOCIAL SKILLS
on: by Laura Hutchison
There are SO many great children’s books out there … and so many of them can be used to teach children how to treat others with care and concern, to be a better friend, and to help them navigate a variety
The ABCs of 2 Big, 2 Little … and this week’s Kids Co-Op Linky!
on: by Laura Hutchison
What do you do when your a super crafty mom with two older kids and two younger kids? YOU BLOG! At least that’s what Tricia does … and she does quite a nice job doing it! Her blog, appropriately named 2
My Halloween Tree
on: by Laura Hutchison
Last spring I created an Easter tree of my very own … and so I decided to re-use it to make my very own Halloween tree. It was super simple … but ended up looking quite classy and perfect for my
PlayDrMom’s favorite children’s books about ANXIETY
on: by Laura Hutchison
Anxiety continues to be one of the top reasons for parents to bring their children into therapy. Our world is continually filled with unknowns and ever-growing pressures that is no wonder why are kids are filled with doubt and uncertainty as
The ABCs of Momma’s Fun World … and this week’s Kids Co-Op Linky!
on: by Laura Hutchison
Have you visited Momma’s Fun World yet? If you haven’t you should go check it out! There’s a ton of FUN ideas for ideas. Like this great round-up of 45 Fun Things You Can Do with Food Coloring! So, here are
This Plus That: Customized Task Sheets for Kids
on: by Laura Hutchison
It’s been a struggle since the school year began … how to get Henry to accomplish the tasks he needs to do after school. Especially when I’m not there to supervise. This year marks a first for us. The first year
More Halloween Reading for Kids
on: by Laura Hutchison
Last year wrote this post on our favorite Halloween books. But this year we have some new favorites … The Halloween Play by Felicia Bond Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman The Night Before Halloween by Natasha Wing Room on the Broom
The ABCs of Adventures in Reading with Kids … and this week’s Kids Co-Op linky!
on: by Laura Hutchison
I absolutely LOVE the premise behind the featured blog of the week. Kim loves reading with her kids SO much that she made a resolution read a new book with her kids every day. Her blog, Adventures in Reading with Kids,
Utilizing the books of Amy Krouse Rosenthal as Parenting & Therapeutic resources
on: by Laura Hutchison
I wasn’t familiar with the Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s books before exploring her work during the Virtual Book Club for Kids this month. After reading through every title by her that I could get at my public library I recognized that many
The ABCs of True Aim … and this week’s Kids Co-Op Linky!
on: by Laura Hutchison
This week’s feature is True Aim … a blog that focuses parenting and education. “True Aim will provide you with the latest educational news and information, teaching tips, book and movie reviews, lesson materials, and discussions to help you discover the