Have questions or concerns about your child’s development?

Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy in Pooler & Richmond Hill will offer free developmental screenings with one of their Speech, Physical or Occupational therapists, 9AM-Noon on Dec. 15 2017.

These free screenings are open to all children ages 0-6 and will cover any developmental concerns parents may have regarding your child’s fine motor, gross motor, feeding or speech and language development.

Pooler office
110 Pipemakers Circle, Suite 115
Pooler, GA 31322

Richmond Hill office
2451 B US Hwy 17
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Savor the Holiday Season 2017 in Savannah & stay informed about all the fun happening with our Savannah Holiday Events Fun Guide 2017

The guide includes Christmas parades & tree lightings; Savannah Santa Train; St. Vincent’s 8th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza; a Parent & Child Holiday Clay Workshop; kids’ Holiday Pottery Classes & Holiday Camp;  special kids’ Holiday Art Saturday Workshops; Holiday Robotics Camp & more,

See it all here. 

Here’s how you can get your work or holiday shopping done during school holiday break while the kids have fun: All Sports Camp in Savannah, 9AM-Noon, Dec. 18-22 2017.

All Sports Camp in Savannah will feature activities that children between the ages of 4 and 10 love including Sweet Feet activities, basketball, cooperative games, tag games, soccer, volleyball, football, and many more.

Well-known Savannah Sweet Feet Coach Brad Nein and his group of highly trained coaches will have a daily theme with fun contests and games promoting physical activity and healthy habits for a lifetime.

Register your child between the ages of 4 and 10 for the camp online here. 

Camp registration fee is $125. All activities will take place inside the St. Paul’s Gymnasium (10 W. 31st. St., Savannah, GA 31401).

This camp has been designed with you in mind. The hope is it will simplify your life by allowing you to attend to your work schedule, get your final holiday shopping complete, decorations hung, or simply catch your breath leading up to your families various events.

Please contact Coach Brad with all questions at 912-257-3989 or email Brad.SP360@gmail.com.

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High Cotton Kids Consignment Show is this week, Nov. 18 and 19, at 2134 East Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center

High Cotton Kids is Savannah’s biggest upscale resale shopping event and THE place to find high-end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12, bedding, furniture, toys, baby equipment, maternity clothing and more at a fraction of the retail price. New merchandise will also be available from several local retailers.

There will be something for everybody’s taste and budget from adorable smocked frocks to funky threads to even high cotton play clothes your kids will love to throw on all fall and winter.

Come to High Cotton Kids’ Shop for a Cause Presale this Saturday, November 18th from 9-10 AM. High Cotton Kids is partnering with the Humane Society of Greater Savannah. Please bring a $5 cash donation and shop one hour early, before the show opens to the public!

High Cotton Kids Fall and Winter 2017 Show Hours

2134 East Victory Drive, Victory Drive Shopping Center

Sat. Nov. 18 9-10 AM Shop for a Cause Presale . Check the details to shop early!

10AM-5PM: Open to the public

Sun. Nov. 19 1-5PM (Select items will be 40% OFF) Open to the public

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Compassion Christian Church in Savannah invites you & your family to this fun Christmas musical production “Chasing Christmas.”

The show will be 7PM Friday-Sunday, Dec. 1-3 and 8-10 @ the Worship Center @ the Compassion Christian Henderson Campus.

Chase McLane, a young, talented singer/songwriter, begrudgingly schedules a trip home from Nashville for the annual nativity at his family’s church. But when his flight is delayed due to a snowstorm, Chase encounters a series of strangers who each reveal a glimpse of God’s miracles and mysteries. When he arrives home, he realizes that this series of events may not have been a coincidence…

Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased online here and at the Resource Center or at the door.

Compassion Christian Church’s Henderson Campus
55 Al Henderson Blvd.
Savannah, GA 31419

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Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys announces its next Family Jam Night!

Kindermusik Savannah Family Jam Night is Fri. Dec. 1, 6:15PM.

You’re invited to join together for music, instruments, stories, movement and more! Bring the whole family for only $10.

Children ages 0-7 are welcome to this event.

Register online today, because spaces are limited. Kindermusikwith88keys.com or text “FAMILY JAM” to 912-432-5885 for instant info.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Help your kids burn off that huge holiday meal.

Savannah Sharks in Savannah will have special Thanksgiving 2017 Playdates  on Fri. Nov. 24 & Sat. Nov. 25.

Two different sessions for different age groups.
10:30-Noon for crawlers to age 3.
Noon-2PM for ages 4-8.

Cost: $10 per family. Adult must attend with child.

Boys & girls welcome.

Learn more here. 

Savannah Sharks gym
1686 E. President St
Savannah GA 31404
(912) 335-2234

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Savannah Sharks Children’s Birthday Parties

Have your child’s next birthday at Savannah Sharks gym.

Book your party online here. 

Stay connected by liking Savannah Sharks on Facebook here. 

Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, (912) 335-2234, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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Nick Broom, an Upper School math teacher at St. Andrew’s School  in Savannah was recently selected by the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) as a 2017 Master Teacher. Mr. Broom was one of only twenty-five teachers selected from over 166 GISA member schools.

To be considered for the honor, candidates are required to submit an application as well as a portfolio including three tangible examples of outstanding work related to the classroom and related to sharing and collaborating with other educators. Among other requirements are an unedited video of the candidate’s classroom teaching utilizing best practices and five letters of recommendation.

In November, Mr. Broom was honored at the Annual GISA conference in Atlanta.

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About St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

The independent school is an International Baccalaureate World School and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. St. Andrew’s School was named best Savannah private school in Savannah Magazine in 2016.

For more information, visit saslions.com or call 897.4941.

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com  On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Crowned Elite Athletics offers a variety of classes including beginner tumbling for all ages;  mommy & me program for crawlers to age 4; cheerleading; stunting; private; and All-Stars classes at their Savannah gym.

Competitive All Star Program

Crowned Elite Athletics strives to build a wider range of competitive teams with more athletes of every age and level. During their 2016-17 season, they offered teams from Tiny 1 to Senior 4.

If your child is interested in joining the 2017-18 Crowned Elite Athletics All Star teams, tryouts will be Dec. 17, 1-3PM. Register online or call (912) 308-5691

Learn more here. 

Crowned Elite Athletics, (912) 308-5719, crownedeliteathletics.com, 202 Bourne Blvd, Suite 160 Savannah, GA 31408, Crowned Elite Athletics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Hilton Head’s official 2017 Tree Lighting will be at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Sat. Nov. 25, 3:30-5:30PM

Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph will help kick off the holiday season at the Town’s official Christmas Tree Lighting, a fun-for-the-whole-family celebration complete with Christmas music, holiday crafts, food and a musical performance from the cast of Newsies.

Sponsored by the Town of Hilton Head, the festival will be held this Saturday, November 25, from 3:30 to 5:30pm on the Arts Center’s grounds.

Part of the festival is a Holly Day Art Market, so you can your holiday shopping early while supporting local artists who will be onsite with jewelry, art, crafts, Christmas treasures and more.

Activities for children include face painting, holiday crafts and photos with Santa that will be printed to take home. Apple cider and coffee from Starbucks, Wayback burgers, hot dogs and chili, plus fresh-made empanadas and tamales, along with other treats will be available to help keep festival-goers warm, toasty and happy. There will even be beer and wine for sale.

Mayor David Bennett will light the tree as the sun begins to set. In addition to the Newsies cast performance, other entertainment includes the Bluffton School of Dance and local celebrity-singer Candace Woodson & more.

Attendees are invited to bring a non-perishable food item and/or unwrapped toy, which will be collected for Deep Well, a local charity which provides items to families in need.

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove Lane
Hilton Head Is. SC

Cross those dental appointments off your to-do list.

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry in Savannah will be open the first part of Thanksgiving Week – Monday, Tuesday & half-day Wednesday Nov. 20-22 2017.

So if your kids are out of school (or if they are in school but having less than busy school days that week) & you are looking to make their dental appointments, now is a great time to do so.

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry
4849 Paulsen St., Suite 101
Savannah, GA 31405
912-298-KIDS (5437)

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About Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah specializes in children. Board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Krista Hinchey and her team are experts on the growing smile.

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry accepts the following insurance: Amerigroup, CareSource, PeachState and Well Care (these are all Georgia Medicaid) The other main ones accepted @ Dogwood are United Concordia/Tricare (military), Ameritas, MetLife and Cigna. 

Stay connected with Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry and learn more about this new Savannah pediatric dentist practice by liking the practice on Facebook here. 

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, www.dogwoodsmiles.com, 4849 Paulsen St., Suite 101, Savannah 31405, 912-298-KIDS (5437), email admin@dogwoodsmiles.com. Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

YAY! Affordable gift giving for everyone with gift-making @ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah.

Stop in and make an adorable keepsake gift! Just $5, Monday-Saturday, the rest of November & December! All ages.

Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe also offers Adult Crafting, Pretend Play, special Saturday Workshops, Play-doh Playdates, Homeschool Meetups, Mommy & Me Crafting, Petite Picassos and storytimes.

See all the Nov/Dec. 2017 Henny Penny options here. 

Monday thru Saturday, 10AM-4PM

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About Henny Penny 

Henny Penny is located at 1514 Bull St. Savannah.

Nestled just blocks from Forsyth Park, Henny Penny Art Space and Cafe also provides custom-designed arts and crafts kits for all ages, workshops, classes, and is available for booking birthday parties.

Foxy Loxy Cafe & Scribble Art Studio opened Henny Penny earlier this year.

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Crowned Elite Athletics offers a variety of classes including tumbling, cheerleading, stunting, private, and All-Stars classes at their Savannah gym.

Beginner Tumbling Classes is for all ages. This class will improve your child’s form in more advanced tumbling as well as flexibility. Kids should take this class if they have never tumbled before, or are still a beginner.  This level teaches forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, round offs, handstands, bridge kick overs and front walk overs.

Tumbling Class Coaches & Hours

Coaches Ally & Ciara
WED 6-7PM
THU 6-7PM

Register for the class here. 

Crowned Elite Athletics, (912) 308-5719, crownedeliteathletics.com, 202 Bourne Blvd, Suite 160 Savannah, GA 31408, Crowned Elite Athletics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Telfair Museums in Savannah invites their youngest patrons to the Jepson Center Thurs. Nov. 16 for story time, a special tour & an art activity.

Strollers, crying babies & older siblings are all welcome @ this monthly program.

Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours: Animal Instincts
Thurs. Nov. 16
10:30- 11:30AM
$5 per child / adult members free / adult non-members $20. Learn how easy & affordable it is to become a member (& get that discount) here. 

Upcoming Telfair Museum family events:
FREE Family Day Sat. Dec. 9, 1-4PM

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

Learn more here. 

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Skip the shopping. The lines. And the wrapping. Give your family a gift that will last far beyond the holiday season, the gift of vacation memories!

We all know that toys will lose their joy (and not to mention, their pieces and parts) within a few short weeks but vacation memories will last forever. Experience something new, revisit a favorite destination, or maybe check off the bucket list, regardless of what your interests are Two Sisters Travel will help you plan an amazing family vacation. Two Sisters Travel concierge travel planning service is complimentary… yes, that’s right you don’t pay anything extra to let Two Sisters Travel help you plan your travels. And Two Sisters Travel knows moms are busy, so they’ll make the vacation planning stress-free by eliminating hours of the overwhelming research of the seemingly endless options.

Want to getaway for spring break? Summer vacation? Two Sisters Travel will help plan a vacation anytime of the year. Most packages are available with low deposit options and payment plans, making it easier to afford your dream family vacation.

Can’t decide where to go? Unsure of what destination is best for your family? Two Sisters Travel will help you find the perfect destination to fit your style, preferences and budget. A few of Two Sisters Travel favorite family vacation destinations are all-inclusive resorts (Beaches Resorts & Hard Rock Resorts), Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, & cruising. Or if you’re thinking something more exotic, Two Sisters Travel can definitely help with that too!

Contact Tara McCoy at 843-284-3241 today to discuss a few personalized options for your family or request a quote online. Let Two Sisters Travel help make your holidays a little easier and help you arrange the perfect family vacation.

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel

843.284.3241

Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/twosisterstravel

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Finally – your chance to partake in a Flash Mob!

The Holiday Flash Mob will perform at the Dec. 1 Lights on for Tybee holiday event in downtown Tybee.

If you would like to participate, attend the practice date 1:30PM Sat. Nov. 18 in the parking lot of Tybee Arts Assocation, No. 7 Cedarwood Avenue on Tybee Is.  Choreographer is Elyse of The STUDIO  in Savannah.

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The STUDIO, www.thestudiosav.net 954.682.5694 email Elyse.TheSTUDIO@Yahoo.com, 2805B Roger Lacey Ave., Savannah, GA, 31404 The Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

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FIND MORE SAVANNAH HOLIDAY FUN IN OUR HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE 2017 HERE. 

The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will perform classical gems & holiday favorites to get you in the spirit of the season. American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medalist Julie Benko, the featured soloist, will wow you with her vocal virtuosity at the 7:30 PM shows on Friday & Saturday Dec. 8 & 9 2017.

The family matinee at 3PM Sat. Dec.9 2017  is perfect for those with younger children. The kids will hear the Savannah Children’s Choir along with the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra. There will be opportunities to sing along, clap along, and be a part of all the fun.

Oh, and keep an eye out for Santa.

Details here. 

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FIND MORE SAVANNAH HOLIDAY FUN IN OUR HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE 2017 HERE. 

Breakfast with Santa @ The DeSoto Savannah
Sat. Dec. 9, 2017
9AM – Noon
What better way to deliver your holiday list than in the most storied hotel in Savannah? Enjoy a breakfast buffet with the jolliest elf then take your seat on Santa’s knee. $30 ticket includes breakfast & pictures with Santa, tax, gratuity. Children 8 & younger eat free. For more details or to reserve your seat, call 912.443.2035 or click here.

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St. Andrew’s School JV Cheerleaders took the SCISA State title for 2017. This marks the second year in a row for the team to be recognized as state champs in their division.

These young student athletes have been training as a team since August and only three girls are returners from last year’s winning team.

“The hard work paid off and seeing the excitement on their faces was worth the long hours,” said Donna Krauss, JV Cheer Coach. “They hit every stunt and pyramid perfectly and the routine was sharp.”

Team members are: Marie Audebert, Marisol Babcock, Greta Forti, Taylor Hamilton, Kinnett Howard, Grace Loehr, Meghan Maust, Lucy Miller, Caroline Schwalbe, Lauren Sparks, Sterling Stephens, Elizabeth Vaughn

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About St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School for ages 3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

The college preparatory school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. St. Andrew’s School was named best Savannah private school in Savannah Magazine in 2016.

For more information, visit saslions.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com  On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Savor the Holiday Season 2017 in Savannah & stay informed about all the fun happening with our Savannah Holiday Events Fun Guide 2017

The guide includes Christmas parades & tree lightings; Savannah Santa Train; St. Vincent’s 8th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza; a Parent & Child Holiday Clay Workshop; kids’ Holiday Pottery Classes & Holiday Camp;  special kids’ Holiday Art Saturday Workshops; Holiday Robotics Camp & more,

See it all here. 

St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island invites prospective families to the Kindergarten Open House, Wed. Nov. 29 2017, 9AM.

BEGINNINGS MATTER.
Kindergarten at St. Andrew’s School includes
Spanish • Art • Music • PE • STEAM Lab
One to One Technology • Small Group Instruction

Learn more: Kindergarten Open House, Wed. Nov. 29, 9-10AM

St. Andrew’s School
601 Penn Waller Rd
Savannah, GA 31410

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About St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

The independent school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. St. Andrew’s School was named best Savannah private school in Savannah Magazine in 2016.

For more information, visit saslions.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com  On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The Savannah Philharmonic is partnering with area neighborhoods, schools, churches and community leaders to present the FREE fall Philharmonic in the Streetz party.

Come from 1-4PM Sun. Nov. 19 2017 to  Greenbriar Children’s Center for live music performances, children’s activities, free Leopold’s ice cream, lemonade, and barbecue for sale by Tricks. The Center is at 3709 Hopkins St.

Hosted by Savannah Philharmonic and Greenbriar Children’s Center

Tickets are now available for one of the largest annual holiday events of the Lowcountry: Savannah Santa Train 2017.

Savannah Santa Train will be Sat. Dec. 9, 2017, 9AM-5PM @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah.

Tickets: $15 per person for all guests eighteen months & older. Pre-registration is required at chsgeorgia.org/santa-train. Train rides are available every twenty minutes, so please select a time to reserve your spot. Activities-only tickets are also available for guests who do not wish to ride the train.

In addition to taking a holiday-themed ride on a steam locomotive, other highlights at this popular event include:

*build a holiday wonderland with Snapology
*caroling from Savannah Stage Company
*design a banner for local hospital patients with Savannah Children’s Museum’s “Carts with heART” program. festive,
*seasonal activities with Tails from the Lowcountry
*create holiday T-shirts with Maven Makers
*interact with arctic animals with Oatland Island.
*how to shoulder a musket during Toy Soldiers Training,
*engaging in STEAM learning to see how a chimney works during Chimney Science,
*celebrating different cultures during a “Holidays Around the World” scavenger hunt,
*taking a holiday-themed ride on a steam locomotive and sharing a Christmas wish with Santa Claus.

Donations, food, shopping

The Salvation Army will have donation stations at this event as well as an Angel Tree Donation Drive to benefit under-served children in our community. To participate, please bring an unwrapped, newly purchased gift for a child to the Angel Tree station during the event. The Salvation Army will also be bringing their mobile Canteen with free donuts, coffee and hot chocolate.

Visitors can purchase a gourmet grilled cheese from The Big Cheese food truck and have a sweet treat for dessert from Leopold’s Ice Cream.

Savannah Santa Train guests are invited to do some holiday shopping for unique, fun and educational gifts in the Georgia State Railroad Museum gift shop. On Sat. Dec. 9 there will a 15% discount on all merchandise.

This event is made possible by: the Macchiaverna – Garceau Family.

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You’re invited to the 9th Annual Tybee Boat Parade on Sun. Dec 3 2017 at The Original Crab Shack on Tybee Is.

The event begins at 5PM with a Hot Dog & Chili Bar. The Hot Dog & Chili Bar is FREE for EVERYONE with a Second Harvest canned food donation.

Boats depart Crab Shack docks at approximately 6PM (Tybee Time). Boats return around 7PM

Braggin’ Rights Awards will be given out after the parade. Want to decorate your boat and participate in the parade? Email stephanie@thecrabshack.com to let them know you will be participating. Participants receive 5 days of FREE dockage the week of the event, plus a $25 Crab Shack gift card.

Sunday, December 3 at 5 PM – 8 PM
The Crab Shack
40 Estill Hammock Rd
Tybee Island, Georgia 31328

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FIND MORE SAVANNAH HOLIDAY FUN IN OUR HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE 2017 HERE.