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This weekend's best pick: Go 4th on the River

by Kelly Leahy

Thu
3
2008

It's another big weekend coming up in Crescent City and you and your little ones can spend it watching fireworks on the river. New Orleans' fireworks rank 5th in American Pyrotechnic Association's "must see" firework events (that's even higher than Washington D.C.!). Celebrations are running all through the day tomorrow (the Friday, the 4th). Depending on how much stamina your child has and your ... Read more >

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Surviving the 4th with your preschooler

by Kelly Leahy

Fri
4
2008

Holiday's can be rough. There are high expectations and kids always seem to throw a wrench in the works. What do you do if your toddler or preschooler can't stand loud noises? What are the frequently forgotten items? Why do kids have to pee in the middle of everything? Hopefully I'll answer some of your questions below.If your preschooler has an aversion to loud noises and you are concerned ... Read more >

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Kelly Leahy

Kelly moved to New Orleans in 2000. She has since bought her first home, gotten married and birthed two girls in the Crescent City. Though she'll never be a "native," Kelly tries to raise her daughters to embrace all that New Orleans has to offer. Kelly can also be found writing at Green Daily and her personal blog, Good Children....Read more >

A Great Book Rhymes!

by BeingSavvy

November
22
2008

Kids are a funny bunch. They are often loath to change and anything new. But still, our little ones are open to so much -- and so much more than we more ossified parents are! Think of poetry: preschoolers happily read and repeat poems with ease and ...Read more >

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  1. Give Me a Hard One to Guess
  2. Wacky Day
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  4. Simple Scavenger Hunt
  5. Picture a Good Choice Being Made
  6. Helping Game
  7. Spinning a Spiderweb
  8. Bowl-O-Fun
  9. Fruit Shapes
  10. Clean Up by Color

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