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By Kristen 18 Comments

50 Audio Books for Kids of All Ages

Best Audio Books for Kids Hello!  We are living through uncharted waters right now.  Quarantining our families and trying to do some continued learning at home.  First and foremost, do what is right for your family.  Our mental and physical health is most important.  Please make sure you're following the Busy Kids Happy Mom Facebook page for frequent updates and free activities while our children are home. Truth:  Sometimes I need my kids to stop talking to me and I get tired of my own voice. … [Read more...]

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7 Tips to Prepare your Child for Middle School

Are you preparing your child for Middle School this summer?  It can be nerve wracking to start at a new school.  This post cover Middle School transition tips:  lockers, school supplies, lunch, and attending an open house.  We are far from experts but have 2 of our kids have successfully survived middle school.  We found that these 7 Tips helped ease back-to-school anxiety. A friend's son wrote Real Advice for Middle Schoolers, that covers a wide variety of "real" topics. Amazon affiliate links … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Learning, Parenting and Motherhood, Teens and Tweens Tagged With: Back to School, middle school, Routines & Schedules

By Kristen 13 Comments

What To Ask At Parent Teacher Conference

Are you ready for Back-To School?  School supplies, new routines, and parent-teacher conferences.  No one wants to be "that parent", I know I felt that way when I wrote to my son's school principal.   However you know your child the best and are the best person to communicate their needs to the teacher.  But what's the best way to go about doing that?  What do you ask at a parent teacher conference?   Remember... You are your child's best advocate! *one more time* You are your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Learning Tagged With: Back to School, Conferences, Parent Teacher Relationship, school

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How To Hold A Pencil: Pencil Grip Trick

How To Teach Your Child To Hold A Pencil Correctly Is your child struggling with how to hold a pencil?  Maybe they hold it a little funny or cannot hold it at all... Most children can hold a pencil or crayon properly between the ages of 3 and 3 ½.  The older a child gets, the harder it is to correct an inadequate grip. We all know how hard it is to change our own bad habit and when muscles and coordination are involved as for holding a pencil, it makes it even more difficult. What is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Learning Tagged With: kindergarten, Reading

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Use A Handwriting House for Correct Letter Placement

Keep Handwriting Fun with Correct Letter Placement! Understand the letters and where they live in the house.  Adults, babies, teenagers, and pets! Does your child need help with correct letter placement?  Maybe his handwriting is all over the place?  You'll love this simple tip for better handwriting! How To Use A Handwriting House for Correct Letter Placement Introduce The Handwriting House Start by explaining the handwriting house and who can live there. This … [Read more...]

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