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Books

Recommended reading for all ages.  This area includes book reviews and recommended books for holidays and special occasions.

Is your child having trouble with the idea of being a big brother or sister? These are the best books about a new sibling to help them cope.
BooksMom LifePregnancy

Best Books About a New Sibling to Help Your Child Adjust

by Ivy B April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021

Thinking about having a baby or have one on the way?  Sometimes your first child needs some help accepting that his or her life is about to change, dramatically.  These…

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Diverse group of children reading books
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Top Conservative Books for Kids

by Ivy B March 27, 2021
March 27, 2021

Having conversations with kids about conservativism isn’t always easy to expand on or have them grasp. Good thing there are plenty of conservative books for kids to help us out.…

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Over 20 books about manners for kids: Toddlers, preschool aged kids, and even teens. Parents can easily teach manners to kids with a great selection of books, including a parent's guide to manners!
BooksLife LessonsParenting Tips

The Ultimate List of Kids Books About Manners

by Ivy B October 18, 2020
October 18, 2020

Is it time for some life lessons in manners?  Check out this list of over 20 kids books about manners. No matter where we go, I am constantly reminded of…

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father teaching daughter to read
BooksEducationParenting Tips

Teach a Child to Read: My 6 Favorite Tips

by Ivy B October 4, 2020
October 4, 2020

I’m a big fan of reading and there are so many benefits of reading for children. So, I aim to make regular reading part of my kids’ world early on…

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benefits of reading with parent
Parenting TipsBooks

7 Benefits of Reading for Children

by Ivy B September 10, 2020
September 10, 2020

2020 seems to be wreaking havoc on our lives, doesn’t it? Well, including relaxing the mind, there are other benefits of reading for children. Finally! The kids started school! My…

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Settle anxiety about going to preschool with 7 awesome books about preschool for an uncertain child
BooksEducationParenting Tips

7 Books to Ease Anxiety About Going to Preschool

by Ivy B August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020

Is your child going to preschool soon?  I loved these 7 books to help ease anxiety and answer questions about going to preschool for the first time. When my daughter…

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Child reading a book from the conservative children's book collection from The Tuttle Twins | sahmplus.com
BooksParenting Tips

How The Tuttle Twins Books Help In Raising a Conservative Child

by Ivy B June 26, 2020
June 26, 2020

Can I get some help raising a conservative child?  Our conservative values can be taught in an easy to understand way through The Tuttle Twins books for children. This is…

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Children's books and toys. Get kids to read over the summer with summer reading programs for kids
EntertainmentBooks

Summer Reading Programs for Kids

by Ivy B May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020

Looking for entertainment options for your kids this summer.  For one idea, have your kids get lost in books with this list of summer reading programs for kids. It’s hard…

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The best books about kindergarten to read aloud to your child to help him know what to expect with this transition
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Best Books to Read to Your Uncertain Child Starting Kindergarten

by Ivy B August 14, 2019
August 14, 2019

Going back to school and starting a new grade can be a stressful time in your child’s life.  These are some of the best books about kindergarten you can read…

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Over 40 fun dinosaur books for preschool aged kids for reading aloud to toddlers and Kindergarten children who love dinosaurs
BooksShopping

Over 40 Fantastic Dinosaur Books For Preschool Aged Kids

by Ivy B March 21, 2019
March 21, 2019

35 dinosaur books for preschool aged kids they’ll be dying to read again and again. Dinosaurs are a hot topic among little ones. From toddler-hood to about Kindergarten age, you…

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National Geographic Kids books help foster exploration of various subjects for kids | sahmplus.com
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Fostering Exploration with National Geographic Kids, Plus Free Lion Word Search Printable

by Ivy B September 20, 2018
September 20, 2018

How National Geographic Kids books help foster exploration of various subjects for children through educational books that are actually fun and entertaining!  Plus, get a free printable lion word search!…

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Finding a lizard; Screen-free fun outdoors | www.sahmplus.com
FunBooksEntertainmentParenting Tips

How to Help Kids Unplug for Screen-Free Week

by Ivy B April 5, 2018
April 5, 2018

Parenting in 2018 is problematic as our children become addicted to screens.  I’m sharing ideas to help your kids unplug for screen-free week (and all year long) while still having…

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Epic! is like the Netflix of kids books. Child choosing a book on the Epic! app | www.sahmplus.com
Tech & GadgetsBooksReviews

Is Epic! for Kids Really That Epic?

by Ivy B January 11, 2018
January 11, 2018

Have you wondered if Epic! for kids is really that epic?  Are you wondering if Epic! for kids is worth it?  Let me tell you all about what we think of…

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Book Review: Nyxia by Scott Reintgen. A book review from Cristen, resident book reviewer for www.sahmplus.com
BooksReviews

Book Review: “Nyxia” by Scott Reintgen

by Cristen January 4, 2018
January 4, 2018

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But, secretly, we all do. It’s one of the reasons physical books aren’t dead yet, despite the reduced cost of…

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Books for a preschooler's dinosaur obsession. 15 fantastic preschool dinosaur books that will teach your kids everything from ABCs to social skills. | www.sahmplus.com
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15 Captivating Books for a Preschooler’s Dinosaur Obsession

by Ivy B December 22, 2017
December 22, 2017

I highly recommend these books for a preschooler’s dinosaur obsession.  You can teach them about dinosaurs, shapes, alphabets, and more while incorporating your child’s favorite creatures! I totally lucked out…

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About Me

Hi, I'm Ivy!

Ivy B is a SAHM blogger at SAHM, plus. You can expect to find parenting, marriage, travel, and review posts.

I'm a wife and stay at home mom to 2 amazing (high-need) kids. I spend my days trying to figure out how to do this parenting thing and still get everything done. But, I'm more than just a mom.  I'm here to share my secrets for women who are looking for ways to give time to themselves, their husbands, and their kids.  Click here to learn more about SAHM, plus...

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