Every Preschooler's Favorite Topic, or The Developmental Benefits of a Little Navel-Gazing

June 02, 2008

Remember back to the time when your scrumptious baby discovered her own belly-button? Her tummy was so round in those days that it was actually a feat for her to bend all the way over so as to take a good look. At every opportunity (whenever the onesie was off), she would jab her middle with that poky little index finger, exclaiming "buh!" and

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Let's Start at the Very Beginning

June 03, 2008

It's a good place to start: the miraculous day they were born. The birthday. "MY birthday!!!" Yes, it's a big, big deal. Birthdays loom large in the preschooler consciousness. But not necessarily in the ways we immediately picture. They do get wildly excited about the parties and the presents, no doubt. There's more to it than that, though,

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What's in a Name? Only Everything!

June 04, 2008

So what is in a name, exactly? If a rose can do it, then your little one by any other name would surely also smell as sweet. But no other name could possibly suit him, could it? Whether you knew instantly or agonized for months, you picked a name and now just these few years in, it is inextricably part of your darling's being, herself, her way.

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Being Savvy Here, There, and Everywhere!

June 05, 2008

Hold onto your hats, dear readers. Tell your kids to hold onto their tiaras and firefighter helmets and sun hats. Because we have some amazing news for all of you. Starting today, Being Savvy will be bringing you local blogs in 18 cities (that's right 18!) around the country. So let's say you are looking for fun and educational

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Wise (and Serenade-able) Words from Billy Joel

June 06, 2008

What's more fun than crooning 70's love songs to your preschooler?  Oh, that's right -- teaching your little one to sing along with you!  Dooby doos and air piano, both optional.  Delighting in your own little person's own-little-person-ness required. "I said I love you, and that's forever. This I promise from the heart: I couldn't love you

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