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Class Clowns go to Clown Class

by Whitney Moss

Tue
17
2008

At a birthday party last weekend, I was super impressed with the circus play being offered to the kids. Hoops to jump through, a giant ball to vault over, plates to twirl, and ribbons to stream provided engagement for both the excitable and the shy kids. It was a double birthday party for sisters turning 3 and 6. I approached the organizer of the circus extravaganza and she told me that she ... Read more >

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Halloween tips for (parents of) children with disabilities

by Heather Gibbs Flett

Thu
2
2008

Dr. Scott Barkin, Executive Director and Gina Maranga, Director of Program Operations at Block Institute in Brooklyn, NY offered to answer a few of our savvy questions providing both tips to parents of children with disabilities and also pointers for those of us with children in the very early phases of developing sensitivity. HGF: What tips do you have for parents of developmentally disabled ... Read more >

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Tea is for Teddy: Part II

by Whitney Moss

Wed
12
2008

On Monday I wrote about taking a stuffed animal or doll out for "tea" with your preschooler. It's all the rage, you know, as the trend was kicked off by the American Girl franchise.Since we have no American Girl store nearby, and, even if I saved this activity for our Thanksgiving trip to LA, I'd have to shell out $20 per person for a tea service there, I'm on a mission to brainstorm ... Read more >

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The Voices of BeingSavvy
Berkeley & Oakland

Whitney Moss

Whitney worked at LeapFrog Toys for several years before becoming a mom and really putting their products to the test. Together with best friend, Heather, she writes rookiemoms.com to encourage new moms to get out of the house and have more fun. The Rookie Mom's Handbook, their first book, is the best ever baby shower gift if we do say so ourselves. Whitney lives in Berkeley with a 3 year old,...Read more >

Heather Gibbs Flett

Heather was a bossy big sister and professional project manager before having her controlling ways thoroughly challenged by motherhood. When she had a newborn and her best friend, Whitney, had a six month old, they challenged each other to find activities that were at least as fun for mama as for baby and rookiemoms.com was born. The Rookie Mom's Handbook, their first book, is the diaper-bag...Read more >

Wise Words About the Comforts of a Great Book

by BeingSavvy

November
21
2008

The lives of grown-ups and children alike are filled with ups and downs. In general, the little ones cycle through their joys and miseries more rapidly and far more expressively (read loudly). But we all need a bit of comfort now and then, don't we? ...Read more >

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    Top 5 Posts on BeingSavvy

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  2. Art-Based Gifts from your Little One
  3. Savvy Spotlight: Taro Gomi
  4. Savvy Giveaway: Inspiring Your Creative Family
  5. Every Preschooler's Favorite Topic, or The Developmental Benefits of a Little Navel-Gazing

Top Ten Anywhere Anytime Activities on Savvy Source

  1. I'm Going to the Beach and...
  2. Give Me a Hard One to Guess
  3. Wacky Day
  4. Feelings Journal
  5. Simple Scavenger Hunt
  6. Picture a Good Choice Being Made
  7. Helping Game
  8. Spinning a Spiderweb
  9. Bowl-O-Fun
  10. Fruit Shapes

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