Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Saint Louis, MO

January  2009

The Next Step: Top Things to do with Preschoolers before Kindergarten

January 27, 2009

My three year old triplets began preschool this year and it still seems like kindergarten is far off but I know it will be here before we know it. Their cousin, who doesn't seem too much older than them, is scheduled to start kindergarten this August which makes our transition from preschool to elementary school seem even closer. There are a number of activities and milestones I would like to Read more...

Bald Eagle Watching on the Mississippi River

January 23, 2009

Every winter, St. Louis gets some very special visitors along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers when migratory Bald Eagles stop here to eat and rest. These majestic birds often stop in our area because many water sources remain unfrozen and excellent hunting grounds for the raptors. Eagle watchers at the pedestrian/cycling only Chain of Rocks Bridge or other " Eagle Days" areas often see the Read more...

Winter Swimming at The St. Peter's Rec Plex

January 22, 2009

We're suffering from cabin fever in our house and have decided to take our kids swimming at a local indoor pool this weekend to combat the in-house boredom. Our favorite indoor swimming destination is located in St. Charles County at the Rec-Plex. The St. Peters Rec-Plex Natatorium features a 130 foot water slide and a swirling vortex for older kids. There is a shallow area for young children Read more...

Best St. Louis Indoor Spots to Play on a Winter Day

January 20, 2009

The St. Louis Science Center Monkey Joe's Fast Food Restaurant's Play Places The Little Gym Incredible Pizza Company Planet Fun Chuck E Cheese The St. Louis Mills ' Mall Indoor Playground and Nascar Speedway Roller Skating The City Museum The Magic House Read more...

Resolve to be a better parent this year

January 19, 2009

Every January, I resolve to exercise more and take better care of myself but Savvy Source has inspired me to also resolve to be a better parent this year. Today, I was interviewed on Great Day St. Louis about this topic. 1. Resolve that one day each week will be a day without television, videos, computers, and electronics of any sort. Shut the things off. Reclaim your homes. Read more...

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