Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Seattle, WA

Story time at the library: why you should let someone else read to your child.

by Bethany Dunn

One of the best and easiest ways to help your children get excited about language and learning is to read to them. Additionally, research has shown that reading aloud to your children is the single most important thing we can do to ensure future academic success. By reading books together, we are bonding with our children, expanding their vocabulary, helping them develop listening skills ... Read more >

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Reading, Seattle style.

by Bethany Dunn

Reading, it's what's for dinner. (I hope you get the joke.)Here at Seattle Savvy Source, we've covered how reading benefits your preschooler: it helps them expand their vocabulary, learn listening skills, and best of all, it helps us bond with our children. With the busyness of life, the best way to insure reading actually happens in our homes is to make it part of the routine. Whether it be a ... Read more >

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Campstaycation (or now I'm just making words up).

by Bethany Dunn

I can't say for sure if I've ever been camping. Perhaps a night or two in a tent somewhere, but no actual rent a spot at a national park camping. My husband, however, has many fond memories of camping with friends and family and I'm sure that I will soon be able to say with certainty that I have, in fact, been camping. Children have a way of pushing us out of our comfort zone if we think ... Read more >

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Layover Lifesavers: A Preschooler's Guide to the SeaTac Airport.

by Bethany Dunn

With the kids out of school for summer, it's the perfect time for travel. However, just like the high price of gas has upped the cost of most everything we purchase, it has also affected the airline industry. Ticket prices are higher; and you can expect your flights to be fuller and your in-flight time to be longer; all in the hope of saving some money for the airline. For travelers with ... Read more >

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What will you be doing this weekend? Here's your guide!

by Bethany Dunn

The summer weekends keep rolling ahead - one of the great things about living in the great Pacific Northwest is that summer (while late to start) really keeps going deep into August and September. And, lucky for us, that means many more weekends filled with fun summer activities. Here's your weekend guide.Picky eaters? Head to the Taste of Edmonds, where there is sure to be something to ... Read more >

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Getting out of Seattle: the car trip survival kit.

by Bethany Dunn

The kids and I are heading over the mountains and through the woods tomorrow to visit family. The whole trip should take approximately six hours; which includes stops and lunch.Gah.Here's how I'm planning to make the time FLY by. Well, as least not CRAWL by.Map your journey. If you're going somewhere you've never been to before (like me), be sure to have your route figured out. There are ... Read more >

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Things you must do with your children in Seattle before they grow up: Volume 7.

by Bethany Dunn

With all the excitement of the start of a new school year, it has been about three weeks since I've shared five more items from my list of 100 things to do with your children in Seattle before they grow up. I know how much you've missed it and have looked forward to checking more of these items off your list. You fire up your laptop each morning over coffee; hoping and praying that TODAY IS ... Read more >

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The first REAL autumn weekend in Seattle.

by Bethany Dunn

The official start of fall, the autumn equinox, took place a few days ago on September 20. Now that the rain has arrived, there is no denying that the season has changed and we now must say goodbye to summer.But, we don't have to say goodbye to fun family weekend activities (THANK GOODNESS). And the really good news is that the weather should be looking up just in time for the weekend. Here ... Read more >

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Perfect activities for a sunny Seattle fall weekend.

by Bethany Dunn

Now I realize this weekend you'll be busy with fun Halloween crafts, but there are tons of fun family activities taking place all over the greater Puget Sound this weekend. It is the season of the farm harvest, and I'll do a review of all the location farms on Friday, but what else is scheduled for this upcoming beautiful, sunny fall weekend?The ... Read more >

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Five great Seattle story times.

by Bethany Dunn

I'm sure you've heard it before, but I'll say it again. Reading is fundamental. Reading to your child is one of the easiest and best ways to help them get excited about language and learning. Compelling research tells us that reading aloud to our children (even from birth!) is the single most important activity that we as parents can do to ensure future academic success. And the benefits ... Read more >

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Welcome to your weekend.

by Bethany Dunn

The weekend planner is BACK! Apparently, we needed the break between Halloween and Thanksgiving, Christmas and all the other winter holidays. But, the magic is back this weekend, with activities from concert events to a toy swap. What fits your fancy?The strolling carolers of Emerald City Voices will be performing this weekend at Molbaks in Woodinville as part of their Winter WonderlandThe ... Read more >

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