Do you need to work on an assignment and don't want to plop your kids down in front of the TV yet again? Are you feeling guilty that you haven't had a lot of time to read to your children lately? Well audiobooks and books on tape may be perfect solutions. Here are some suggestions:
- iTunes doesn't just have the latest songs; they also have popular audiobooks you can download. Check out the section for kids and young adults to find some of the classics as well as the latest best sellers.
- If money is tight you can always visit the library, which usually has a decent selection of books on tape. The packets contain the story recorded on a cassette or CD and the book is included for children to follow along and look at the pictures.
- If you can't seem to find a particular book available on tape you can always record your own. This can be audio or video. Your child will enjoy hearing your voice or watching you read aloud to them.
Whatever method you choose, knowing your children are occupied by listening to good books can give you the guilt-free, uninterrupted time you need.
Jennifer Applin is a freelance writer, wife and mother of four. She spends her days cooking, cleaning and caring for little ones, and her nights writing about parenting, pregnancy, and the quest for peace (as in peace and quiet—there is such a thing, right?).