Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Charleston, SC

heads up: it's time to think about back-to-school

by Nicole

It's hard to believe, I know, but July is almost over. It won't be long until August is too, and the kids are headed to preschool and kindergarten. Just in the last couple of days, I've received some news about back-to-school sales that seemed too good to keep to myself. Stride Rite , maker of the only shoes that seem to fit my daughter's foot, is having their annual buy-one-get-one-half-off ... Read more >

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back-to-school prep: immunizations

by Nicole

If your child is attending daycare, preschool or (gulp!) kindergarten this fall, you'll be asked to provide a record of his or her immunizations OR an exemption. Avoid the last minute scramble by getting your stuff together now! The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) provides a detailed list of the immunizations required for different childcare and school ... Read more >

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back-to-school: sales tax holiday this weekend!

by Nicole

This weekend is the annual back-to-school sales tax holiday for South Carolina. (If you didn't already know that, it is a sign that you are spending too much time in the house with small children. Seriously.) To be honest, the sales tax discount alone isn't enough to force me out in the August heat with every other crazy parent. Combine it with other discounts though (or make a big purchase of ... Read more >

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back-to-school safety: check the registry

by Nicole

We don't like to think that there are people living around us that might hurt our children. The sad fact of the matter, however, is that there are. If you haven't ever checked the sex offender registry for your neighborhood, now is a good time. Be sure to look at your block, near your child's school and bus stop, and anywhere else your kids spend a good amount of time. The official state website ... Read more >

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weekend events for the whole family: August 16-17, 2008

by Nicole

It's the last weekend before school starts! Time to get out and enjoy! Why leave Fido out of the family fun? The Animal Planet Expo is coming to town on Saturday, bringing with it exotic species, Frisbee-catching dogs, pet adoptions, a kids' zone, and water and misting stations (misting stations!) for your pet. Trot on over to the Ladson Exchange Park Fairgrounds from 10 am - 4pm for some ... Read more >

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tuesday top five: the back-to-preschool lowdown

by Nicole

My daughter started back to preschool this morning, much like many of her friends and kids across the Lowcountry. Summer fun has been awesome, and now it's time for preschool fun! (Because preschool SHOULD be fun, not work, yo.) If you are seeing your child off to preschool for the first or fourth time this year, here are some tips for making the transition smooth! 1. Plan ahead. Make sure ... Read more >

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yes, it's already time to think about kindergarten

by Nicole

Chances are if you read this website, you're a parent of a preschooler. And chances are that at some point, that preschooler has to grow up and go to kindergarten! If your child will be five years old by next September, the time is now to start thinking about elementary school options. Public, private, charter, or homeschooling? Neighborhood school or magnet? Parochial or not? The choices are ... Read more >

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