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The Biased List of the Best Parenting Books

by Christine Hines

January 08, 2009

Everyone has their favorite parenting books - the one that actually got their baby to sleep; the one that helped them keep their sanity in the 2's and 3's; the one that helped answer the tough questions; and, last but not least, the one that helped them diagnose which rashes and fevers meant what. However, while listing my favorite books, I got sidetracked into other tools that have made my  Read more...

Goodbye 2008 - 10 Best Posts of the Year!

by Christine Hines

December 30, 2008

Since Being Savvy: Fort Worth has only been in existence since October, I've included some posts from my colleagues around the country. As you go through these, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! 1. Getting Ready for a Rainy Day - we have some of these in our near future, so it will be good to keep a handy list of things to do when the inevitable cabin fever strikes the  Read more...

A Family Tradition

by Christine Hines

December 04, 2008

Linda Powley, Regional Advisor of the local chapter of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators), is back! Thanks to Linda for her wonderful insight on encouraging our children's love of books. Here she is: This week, with warm memories of our recent Thanksgiving feast, I find myself lost in thoughts on traditions. Like most extended families, our daily routine  Read more...

Books for your Little Ones

by Christine Hines

November 24, 2008

For the next four weeks, we'll be giving you brief reviews on educational books and toys that are featured here on The Savvy Source. My quick reviews today are of 5 classic preschoolers books. For even more ideas, check out The Savvy Source list of books . Let me know some others that you, or your little one, can't live without! The Color Kittens by Margaret Wise Brown. Such a fun book!  Read more...

Bring on the Pictures!

by Christine Hines

November 19, 2008

Great illustrations are the key to a great read for preschoolers. If the pictures entice, they will fall in love with it long before they get to the "what does (fill in the blank) mean?" and "why, why, why did he do that momma?" It's a surefire way to begin to develop the love of reading even in a very small baby. Here is a list of my favorite illustrated books, peppered with a couple authors  Read more...

Storytime Never Gets Old - Where to Find the Best Stories!

by Christine Hines

November 11, 2008

Kids love storytime. Moms love watching kids love storytime. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate imagination, make-believe, learning, and, of course, being entertained by a great storyteller! So, here are my picks for great storytimes in the Fort Worth area. 1. Southlake library . They do it all here! There are storytimes ranging from lap babies to age 5. And, they also have special  Read more...

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