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5 to love, 5 to toss

by VDog

January 06, 2009

Top 5 Things That Matter (to your preschooler) 1. HUGS and love. It's the foundation for personal security. 2. (Loving) Discipline, Rules & Routines. Preschoolers need and LOVE limits and routines. Make sure you set some in place to reinforce their personal security. 3. Outings! Get out of the house and go for a walk (even if it's ten minutes and your kid splashes in ALL the puddles) or hit  Read more...

Why I Love Our Routines

by VDog

December 03, 2008

Like they're talking about over on the National Being Savvy Blog , preschoolers LOVE routines. And so do I. You may be routine and schedule averse. I know I was before becoming a Mom. But if you look closely, you will find many, many natural routines in your day. What do you do when you wake up? Likely the same exact sequence of events every day (save a sick child or other surprise).  Read more...

Holden's 5 favorites

by Heather Gibbs Flett

November 24, 2008

When it comes to reading kids' books, there are some that I love that my son doesn't care for and there are those he loves that I could do without. T Here are some books we love in our house (a mix of both kinds) along with my Savvy Source reviews of them. Click around the Books, toys, and more area to find other great books with parent reviews. Then add your own. How Do Dinosaurs Say  Read more...

Early reading: part of the puzzle

by Heather Gibbs Flett

November 17, 2008

My three and a half year old son, Holden, is just starting to take that next tentative step toward reading where he has realized that letters make words and words make stories and he could possibly learn what those are. It's a beautiful thing. My husband is mostly in charge of reading bedtime stories to Holden so he is more aware of the emerging literacy. [I am mostly in charge of reading to our  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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