Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Oakland, CA

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Laptime: Bond over Flickr

September 03, 2008

My son is the cuddling type. He runs for my arms multiple times a day and will sit in my lap for a concert or storytime for hours if I could handle it. I realize now that all children do not have this disposition. Now I have a second child, and something tells me she'll be a bit more independent, breaking free of the hugs that everyone else in this house likes to give her. Using the computer is  Read more...

Preschool Pride: March in a real live parade!

June 25, 2008

Our first guest poster is Jennifer Caleshu, Director of Communications for the Bay Area Discovery Museum . Jennifer is a mother of two - a newborn and a preschooler. She encourages us to join the family-friendly fun with her museum at the Pride Parade in San Francisco. I think it's a great idea - families in all cities with Pride Parades should consider. What could be a bigger thrill than being  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in oakland

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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