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Places for Fun When the Playdate Has an Age Range

by Julie Yang

September 29, 2008

The reality is that, at this age, when play groups get together, there is no age.   Unless there's some sort of formal invitation or discussion before, it's customary for your child's playmate's siblings to come along.   I bring Natalie along whenever I can, especially because we don't really have family here and it's such a hassle to always schedule a sitter.   Keeping this in mind,  Read more...

Playdate Etiquette for you and your keiki

by Julie Yang

September 10, 2008

It was hard enough to forge friendships when I only had to worry about myself, but now I spend time worrying about friendships for the sake of/ because of Noah and Natalie. It's a new group of friends that have become important to me; the other moms and dads with children who play with my children. For the kids to actually get together and play outside of school, you have to actually  Read more...

Best playdate spots

by Julie Yang

September 09, 2008

Not all fun places are created equal. Some adventures are better done alone. For instance, i arranged a play date at the park recently. It didn't go well because there was so much space to run and the other little boy turned out to love running just as much as Noah does. Us moms couldn't get a minute to sit and talk because we were constantly chasing after our boys. And the boys never got  Read more...

Wanna Share? Great Local Kid Snacks

by Julie Yang

September 03, 2008

In elementary school, friendships were made and broken at recess.   What could really seal the deal was when you shared your snack with someone.   Or when someone shared with you after you asked Can I have one     Still in preschool, Noah isn't allowed to take snacks to school yet.   But, there are still snacks to be shared during play dates and excursions with friends.   Whether  Read more...

Hey, you like be my friend?

by Julie Yang

June 18, 2008

I'm always on the prowl for good friends, especially friends who are parents with preschool aged children. Noah and I go together like Hawaii 's sky and rainbows, so it always makes things better when anyone I spend time with has a little one too. The only thing is, once I had Noah, I found it a little bit trickier to actually make friends. For a real relationship to start up and form you  Read more...

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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