Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in San Antonio, TX

Great kid books on CD (for car trips, near or far)

by Emily

What kid doesn't love to dance and sing- especially if they can do it on a boring car trip across town or even on the road to the coast? I was elated when we found out my son's favorite author, Sandra Boynton wrote a songbook. Philadelphia Chickens: A Too-Illogical Zoological Musical Revue is a book of story-poems that has a silly song to match. He may be a bit young yet (2 and a half) ... Read more >

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where to walk when there aren't that many choices

by Emily

One would think that a trip to the gas station these days would force anyone to try and find other ways to get places instead of a gas guzzling car. Unfortunately, most of us are still driving everywhere, we are just whining about it more (or at least I am). This is why when I found out about walkscore.com ranking the most walkable cities and San Antonio coming in #32 out of 40 (ouch), I ... Read more >

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ways to slip in some learning

by Emily

My first days, even months back at work from having my son I would gaze at the kids in my class or on the playground at recess and marvel, which one was my son going to be like? Will he be a Lance Armstrong, or a Tim Duncan (his Daddy firmly believes this, whereas I remember my awkward middle school gym days)? Will he be a mathematical genius or struggle with history facts? As any parent, I ... Read more >

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early intervention services for kiddos in sa town

by Emily

Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative ServicesLast summer at my son's 18 month check up, the pediatrician was concerned by his (lack of) speech. I was terrified when he asked that he get evaluated by a speech therapist. I immediately googled the place he referred me to and started a full blown out investigation, trying to get as much information as possible on early childhood services. ... Read more >

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The Read-Aloud Handbook

by Emily

When I was pregnant with my first born, my sister-in-law (she is also an educator) told me about a great book called The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease. She explained to me that it had lists of books that children should read separated by age group. For instance, when your child is into Picture Books (like right now!) they have hundreds of books to let your child try. The list includes ... Read more >

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Imagination

by Emily

We all know how important it is for our children to use their imagination and be creative. You can find places to investigate that are off the beaten path. What about an overgrown field or lot? Your child can visualize what might be there in future or what could have been there. Is there an open field nearby? Usually all it takes is a little prodding on your part to get your child's ... Read more >

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How to have a smoother grocery experience

by Emily

This is an awkward time to grocery shop for me because of the ages of my children. My daughter is 6 months old and is still fairly unsteady. She can sit up if I stuff things around her and prop her up. My son is almost three and can sit really anywhere if he is in the mood. With that said, it is difficult to go to HEB, Target, Wal-Mart, Costco, Walgreens, etc.- you get the point. The reason ... Read more >

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