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

hurricane preparation for your family

by Nicole

Earlier this week, all eyes were on the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Gustav made landfall. Now our attention turns to Hurricane Hannah, which is predicted to hit the coast somewhere between Georgia and South Carolina. In other words, HERE. While this particular storm might not be too bad, the fact is that it's hurricane season and we're vulnerable. Now is the time to get prepared. The National ... Read more >

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early intervention services in south carolina

by Nicole

Are you worried that your child is lagging behind in development? Are there specific areas in which you think she could benefit from some extra support? There is help available! BabyNet is South Carolina's early intervention program designed and funded to provide services for children ages birth to three years with developmental delays or conditions associated with delays. While you may want to ... Read more >

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be a tourist in town

by Nicole

If you've always wanted to visit or return to some of your favorite Charleston attractions but didn't want to break the budget, then January is going to be your month! Passes are on sale now to encourage local residents of Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties to "Be a Tourist" for the first month of the new year. Passes offer free admission to 37 Charleston destinations and discounts at ... Read more >

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ways to give thanks

by Nicole

As a preamble to Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks -- the holiday that is all about gratitude (well, gratitude and food, if we're being honest) -- why not share some simple ways of giving back with your children? Donate used toys and clothes to charity. You might have a donation pile collecting in your garage, but the key here is to get your child involved in the decisions about what they keep ... Read more >

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do's and don'ts of borrowing library books

by Nicole

Great books are meant to be shared, and there's no better place to find books to borrow than the public library! However, it is important to treat the library and the books that we borrow with respect. Guest author Jana Jones is children's librarian at the Johns Island Regional Library, and she's here to share wise words about library etiquette! Do... Get a library card as soon as you are born ... Read more >

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my most favorite parenting books

by Nicole

There are books to address just about every parenting dilemma, but sometimes it can be hard to sift through the shelves (real or virtual) in order to find experience, advice and expertise that really makes doing the job of raising little people easier. These are a few of the books I've found helpful on my journey as a parent. Maybe one or more of them will speak to you as well! Baby 411 by ... Read more >

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