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Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Things that Go Vroom!
Plymouth Park in the Riverland Terrace neighborhood on James Island makes an excellent spot for seeing things that go. ( Click here for the map.) A park, you ask? Well, yes. Specifically, a park strategically placed along the Wappoo Creek, next to a boat ramp and across the street from a fire station. This is one of my favorite parks to play at anyway, because it is shaded and manageable big ... Read more >
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it's fire prevention week!
This week, October 5 - 11, is National Fire Prevention Week . Quick everybody! STOP, DROP, and ROLL! Depending on the age of your kids, you'll want to start talking to them about basic fire safety rules. Even toddlers can understand that the stove, candles, and other sources of open flame are big no-no's, and older preschoolers can help locate smoke alarms and review a family fire escape plan. ... Read more >
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Nicole never expected to live in the South, let alone on the coast, and still finds herself surprised to see the sailboats in the harbor and the surfboard in her laundry room. She's convinced that Charleston is one of the most charming cities in America, and spends her days exploring all it has to offer with her preschool daughter, infant son, and favorite camera in tow. A careful mix of...Read more >
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SavvyPicks: A Few of Our Favorite Parenting Books
Being the parent of a small child is nothing if not perplexing and ever challenging. Just when you think you've got the routine down, that little one decides to grow and change and test you -- so you need some new tricks, fast! Where do ...Read more >
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