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Gingerbread Playdough Gift Pack

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Laura

Last year the kids and I made Snowman Playdough kits to give away to all their friends, so this year we decided to continue the tradition and give Gingerbread Playdough Gift Packs.   I used this wonderful recipe from Mom … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Christmas with Books – part 2

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Laura

We’ve continued to have fun opening up our new Christmas books.  Here’s what we’ve received and read this week … 11.  Snowmen at Christmas, by Caralyn Buehner – Ever wonder how snowmen celebrate Christmas? 12.  The Longest Christmas List Ever, … Continue reading →

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PlayDrMom’s Favorite Holiday Movies & TV Shows

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Laura

I really enjoy fully embracing the season.  I’m one of those crazy ladies that likes to listen to the Christmas station on the radio in my car or on Pandora Radio on my computer.  I’m probably just as excited (if … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Christmas with Books, part 1

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Laura

As you may have seen in my post last Saturday (Our Elf Update: Week One 2012), Santa sent us a box filled with 25 wrapped books.  One to unwrap each day until Christmas.  Here’s what we’ve opened so far … … Continue reading →

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PlayDrMom’s Favorite books to help Kids Build Self-Esteem

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Laura

Spoon, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal … Is a nice way to talk to children about jealousy and, in turn, being thankful for our own uniqueness and personal gifts.  Check out this great activity from Coffee Cups and Crayons. Chrysanthemum, by Kevin Henkes … Continue reading →

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More Halloween Reading for Kids

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Laura

Last year wrote this post on our favorite Halloween books.  But this year we have some new favorites … Haunted Halloween Mazes by Patrick Merreli The Halloween Play by Felicia Bond Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman The Night Before Halloween … Continue reading →

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Utilizing the books of Amy Krouse Rosenthal as Parenting & Therapeutic resources

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Laura

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 … Continue reading →

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3 Fall Crafts … for me

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Laura

Last weekend I got to spend a fabulous time welcoming in autumn by going on an annual trip I make with my girlfriends … which are all part of a craft group I started the same year I became a … Continue reading →

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The Virtual Book Club for Kids … is going to continue ALL YEAR!

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Laura

I am SO happy to share that the host, Kristina of Toddler Approved, of the Virtual Book Club for Kids has decided to grow and expand the club for the ENTIRE year. Thanks to Kristina from Toddler Approved for creating … Continue reading →

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Back to School Books for Kids

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Laura

It’s that time of year again!  BACK TO SCHOOL!!!  Here are some of my favorite back to school books that I read with my own kids and recommend to clients (especially if they are starting school for the first time … Continue reading →

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