SAHM

As a SAHM of a 3 year old little boy & a 4 month baby girl I am constantly trying to think of new and exciting things to engage not only my mind but my little ones. My son is a busy body, On nice days we try to get out and do a walk ( for mommy getting fit) and then a stop over at the park for my little guy to release that energy.
Some other things that we really enjoy is play dough, cooking, playing cars, jumping on the trampoline & Dancing. He is such big character and loves to have my full attention. Lately I have been looking online at other was to engage his mind.
Here are a few really great websites that I have found to be so incredibly helpful they give you a lot of resources to help them learn things that will prepare them for school.


No Time for Flashcards
This site is awesome because you can search within your child's age group!

1+1+1=1
She has a great blog & also wonderful printables for holidays, color pages, etc.

Free Home School Deals
More great printables like, ABC 's

Classroom Jr
More great learning resources

3 Dinosaurs
She has wonderful printables for reading charts, ABC, numbers, shapes, counting.

LawTeeDah
More Printables


I sure hope that gives you a jump start on activities that you can do with your kiddos that is also helping them to learn in new & fun ways. My son has been enjoying them a lot. He gets so excited when we are trying a new thing.

Please let me know what you have been doing to keep your little ones entrained?  I would love to also hear about other amazing websites :)

Tara

parent aide books

Two books that I have on hand at all times are

Baby Wise














&
Toddler Wise

When my son was born a good friend of mine mailed it to me and I started to read it, after the birth I used it to help get my son on a great schedule. I had him sleeping all night by 2 months. He has continued to be a great sleeper. So with the birth of my daughter I once again turned to my book for advice. I had her sleeping threw the night. But we went on a trip out of town for 2 weeks and really messed with her schedule, not to mention she got held a lot & slept with us...( we have had her sleeping in her own bed since 1 month).
I have once again opened up my Baby Wise book to get help. I high recommend it to those who are interested in getting their kids on a good sleep routine.
I also used it when potty training our son.
I just really believe it is a must in your parenting book collection.

As for your house, we will be continuing to work on getting this little beauty back on track. I miss my sleep.

Both books can help with sleeping, nap time, parenting, toddlerhood & more.

What are so good books that you have found helpful during times in your life as a parent?