With our kids tearing through our craft kits, puzzle boxes, activity books and more while they shelter indoors, the brand new, 231-piece, interactive LEGO Super Mario Starter course could not have come at a better time. I can't think of …
My son turned 10 this month, and I have to admit, it was a bit of a bummer birthday. He had a great attitude and enjoyed some chocolate cake, but with the current quarantine and social distancing guidelines, his party was cancelled and h…
We know that this year's Easter gifts are going to take on a lot more meaning for our kids this year. At the same time, Easter gifts sold by small businesses can really make the difference in another family's life, too. Which makes it an…
Hi! Total homeschooling newbie here, and now here I am, trying to create a homeschool schedule -- or some semblance of one -- to help keep us sane. Um, it's not easy. For background, I am the parent who thought I could wing it with newbo…
With so much uncertainty around us right now, I understand that many of us may be feeling pretty determined to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the kids as normally as possible. . .especially since we now have SO MUCH TIME TOGETHER with …
When my friend Dara sent me the link to the Electable kids' shirts , dresses and baby rompers at our friends from Free to Be Kids , I was like YES YES YES. Seconds later, I was holding back tears. The fact that we even need to remind peo…
We love some Magna-tiles around our house. My kids like to build cool structures with them, and I love how easily we clean them up (thanks to those magnets). So when we heard about the new Eric Carle + Magna-tiles collab , we got excited…
With the coverage of Black History Month winding down in the news, we actually think this is the perfect time to share some of the new children's books about Black history that we've discovered over the past month. Because all children's…
We've honored Black History Month in various ways here over the years, and in particular, we've shared lots of children's and YA books -- even the tough ones -- that help us teach our kids, and inspire important conversations at home. Bu…
If you've got a child who's excited to hand out Valentine's cards to the classroom in preschool or daycare, but isn't so great yet with the name signing -- especially when it has to be done 18 or so times -- here's a clever idea. Mabel's…
This week, I spotted these cool women trailblazer tees for kids at Piccolina, celebrating all kinds of women through history who are smart, courageous, and creative. I knew I had to share them with you all because you'd want them for you…
Happy year of the Rat everyone! With the Lunar New Year upon us, I'm so happy to find this adorable new Etsy shop, which celebrates all things dumplings. Only, not the edible kind, so if you're low-carbing right now, you're in luck. Chri…
As a life-long bookworm, I am always looking for ways to get my three teens to put down their phones and read more books. Sound familiar? Then check out the coolest, new-to-me concept in book publishing: Penguin Minis. These novels for t…
It's time to make your 2020 reading list! This is our fifth year to round up all the year's best-of lists of children's books, all in one convenient place for you, so you can have quick access to dozens of ideas when you're at the bookst…
As a mom of three, I have loved few things as much as hearing the crazy stories my kids have dreamt up, or reading the creative things they choose to write on paper. And so I am super psyched to hear about a contest that rewards kids for…
If the picture up top makes you think, Ack! That's every room of my house, then you're going to be so happy to learn about Second Chance Toys , an organization that will help you get those no-longer-wanted toys into the hands of kids who…
With the holidays coming up, grandparents and friends are naturally asking for ideas for gifts for the kids , but when you are shopping for toys for kids with cognitive disabilities, it can make the gifting a little more challenging. For…
The good news: I finally found the one affordable little gift I know will please every one of my kids. Baby Yoda: The Child Funko POP! figurine , fresh off his Mandalorian boost into meme-of-the-year status, complete with a Lin Manuel ap…
STEM toys and gifts are definitely high on lots of holiday wish lists this season, so we're rounding up some of the coolest options for big kids and tweens . From cool STEM building sets to STEM subscription boxes, in every single price …
This is a sponsored message for Candlewick Press There's nothing like a magical story to get kids into the Christmas spirit, which is why you'll be so glad to have Dasher , a new book with a female protagonist (yay!) from New York Times …
I am so excited about the concept behind Rowan , an ear-piercing service and monthly earring club subscription for kids . Because it's not just really fun, but truly useful. I'm a huge fan of subscription boxes in general to help build m…
Every year, we keep an eye on hot holiday toy trends, and no surprise here, STEM toys are still a big ticket item for the 2019 holiday season. When we look for STEM toys, we particularly appreciate ones that teach kids STEM concepts by e…
As the holidays get closer and our annual search for off-the-beaten path gifs for kids gets more intense, I'm so delighted to recommend a subscription to Illustoria . A magazine "for creative kids and their grownups," it makes an amazing…
If you're looking to get a head start on holiday shopping -- especially toys for all those kids on your list -- you can score some truly fantastic deals right now thanks to our partner Zulily . And I can help! This parent-fave online ret…