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The Littlest Picasso

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

Wed
21
2008

My husband and are both graphic designers/web developers. So, it follows naturally that our son is interested in art. In fact, when recently asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he answered, an Artist. Oh yeah, you can bet I welled up over that one.But how did we get him interested in art?Well, partly I think it was in his genes, just like I got it from my great-uncle Heinrich, a painter ... Read more >

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The art of the self-portrait

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

Wed
25
2008

One of the first things my son started drawing was, quite honestly, himself. I don't mean to make him out to be self-centered, because the truth is (Warning! Mom brag!) he is so NOT self-centered that sometimes I actually have to remind him to think about himself! But I am guessing (just a guess, no official research or anything) that part of the reason Declan, and so many other kids, like ... Read more >

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Aimee Greeblemonkey

Being a graphic designer and web developer gives Aimee a rich appreciation for artistic pursuits. Having his mom chase him around with a camera the other 15 hours a day gives 5 year old Declan a rich appreciation for *running.* Aimee also writes for the Denver Post's Mile High Mamas parenting blog and her personal blog, Greeblemonkey, was a finalist in the 2008 Bloggie Awards....Read more >

Savvy Welcomes Betsy Brown Braun on Helping Keep the Fa La La in the Holidays with Your Children

by BeingSavvy

December
3
2008

When we find ourselves getting a wee bit daunted by the mushrooming lists and activities of the holidays, we turn as always to Betsy Brown Braun for a dose of perspective, sanity, wisdom.And as always, Betsy saves us from ourselves! This month she reminds us how to use ...Read more >

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    Top 5 Posts on BeingSavvy

  1. Top Sites for Sparking a Little Imagination
  2. Art-Based Gifts from your Little One
  3. Savvy Spotlight: Taro Gomi
  4. Savvy Giveaway: Inspiring Your Creative Family
  5. Every Preschooler's Favorite Topic, or The Developmental Benefits of a Little Navel-Gazing

Top Ten Anywhere Anytime Activities on Savvy Source

  1. Countdown to Your Turn
  2. Learning Feelings
  3. Capture the Moment
  4. Picture Labels
  5. The Cheese Stands Alone
  6. True or False?
  7. Toy Swap
  8. Learning to Write
  9. Paper Bag Gingerbread Man
  10. Spot Your Name Bingo

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