Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Boston, MA

National Baby Safety Month

by Jill Notkin

September is National Baby Safety Month . I had never even heard of National Baby Safety Month until recently, and something about September seems like the ideal time to refresh our safety education. After all, complacency is definitely our enemy when it comes to protecting our kids. Spearheaded by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association , each year brings a new focus for ... Read more >

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Are you a Green Planet Family?

by Jill Notkin

If you are a regular reader, then you've seen my posts singing the praises of a fantastic toy store, Green Planet Kids, and the wonderful classes they offer there. As if you needed one more reason to stop by, Green Planet Kids is offering free lead screening for your children's toys this weekend. Just because this is the kind of establishment they are! In partnership with Thermo ... Read more >

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Sharing & Caring

by Jill Notkin

In our house we care constantly cleaning out cupboards, closets and drawers. We don't just "spring clean", we also winter clean, summer clean and fall clean. Truth is, I love getting organized and that means getting rid of the excess. I've used this exercise to help teach my kids about charity, and because I let them help to sort through and put things in boxes, they actually get it! We ... Read more >

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A Giveaway: Sittercity.com

by Jill Notkin

I'm a big fan of grown-ups only night out , as any regular reader knows. Whether it's a night with the girls , or a little adult culture , doing something for yourself is as important as spending time with your kids. But in order to do so with a clear head, finding the right babysitter is a must. The key to finding a good babysitter is referrals. Ask your friends, neighbors, moms ... Read more >

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'Tis the season

by Jill Notkin

'Tis the season for giving and what better way to contribute to our community than by helping families in need. There are a handful of wonderful local organizations who will take your giveaways. Last time I posted about giving , I provided info about where to donate everything from old gowns to linens and towels. Today is all about families, as are the next couple of months. ... Read more >

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Resources for Autistic Children in Boston

by Jill Notkin

Resources for Autistic Children Recently I received an email from someone I knew long ago (gotta love Facebook). She and her husband are considering moving to Boston since her husband's company has an office in the city. More importantly, she told me, her son suffers from high-functioning autism and the city she lives in offers sub-par care for autistic children. Could I help her find ... Read more >

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