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π For the Grandparents: Thanks for MoreThanGrand for featuring me on their blog! I shared How Grandparents Can Help Grandkids be Kindergarten-Ready. MoreThanGrand really understand the voice of modern parenting to show grandparents how be the best supports possible.
ποΈ For the Parents: Come see Ready or Not: Here Comes Kindergarten! Saturday August 17 at 2:30pm. I'll go over simple tricks to prepare your 3-5 year old for school both social emotionally and academically. If you're local to Charlotte I'd love to see you there!β
π Cute and Comfy: I bought this beautiful maxi dress. It's lightweight, has a smocked back, and with a jean jacket will transition perfectly from summer to autumn. I got the blue, I think it might get it in another color! I'm 5'4 and it goes to my ankles.
π Back to School Books: If you've got a cutie going back to elementary school soon, I love the books The Crayons go Back to School (part of the Day the Crayons Quit series). If you've got a nervous kiddo, try First Day Jitters. A lot of teachers read this and make "Jitter Juice" for kids on the first day.
Stay Wonderful β¨
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