We've shared a lot of books lately that are really resonating with our history-geek kids. Books like Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls , Little Guides to Great Lives , and HERstory , each tell the stories of important figures, past and p…
This is a sponsored message from Monti Kids Kids learn through play. And this is the season so many parents, grandparents, and caregivers have play on our minds. Enter Monti Kids , the only at-home Montessori learning toy subscription pr…
Since this is my son's first Christmas in proper pajamas and not a sleep sack, I've been inordinately excited to pick out some cute modern Christmas pajamas for him. While I love a good flannel plaid in holiday hues -- hey, nothing wrong…
We've covered so many holiday books for kids over the years, and one thing we've realizes is missing: a good selection of books for children who celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah. While my teens may be jealous of friends who celebrat…
If a dollhouse is on your kids' holiday wish lists, don't forget to include some dollhouse dolls so that they can get right to the business of playing (while you clean up wrapping paper). But unlike dollhouses which come in lots of diffe…
Before you deck the halls, deck your girls out in the handmade, one-of-a-kind holiday dresses and skirts from one of our longtime favorite indie makers, Courtney Courtney . They're much more comfy than a red faux-taffeta dress with scrat…
We have to say that Vans is killing it with their collaborations lately, from Van Gogh to NASA , and now Disney Vans . Now, if these are anything like their other collections we've featured, they're going to sell out pretty quickly. So, …
This is a sponsored message on behalf of the toys seen here Hitting the stores this Black Friday ? Whether you're braving the crowds or shopping the virtual shelves , you'll want to keep these 6 fun toys on your radar for your holiday gi…
Each year during November, which is National Native American Heritage Month by the way, we like to take a look at some of the great resources for our kids about the Native experience. Especially as we approach Thanksgiving. Because witho…
This is a sponsored message from Lakeshore Learning Kids love toys -- all kinds of toys -- and parents love those toys when they get kids excited about learning and building skills they need through play. In fact, learning through play i…
Hanukkah comes early this year -- December 2! -- so it's time to start gathering up ideas for cool Hanukkah gifts for kids . While of course every toy, game, accessory or gift can be wrapped up for Hanukkah, I love that we've been able t…
Leave it to Free to Be Kids to create a collection of positive multi-denominational holiday tees for kids and babies that I couldn't wait to run here to share with you all. We've joked before about the dearth of cool, clever Hanukkah tee…
I'm feeling sweatah-weathah turn into stylish winter coat weather pretty quickly, and we're loving some of the trends we're seeing in girls' winter coats this year. In fact, when Liz shared Vogue's trend watch for adult outerwear this wi…
Each year on Veteran's Day, we love finding new organizations that support the families of military service men and women. And wow, I am so thrilled to learn about United Through Reading and their 40 Million Stories campaign . This non-p…
I just received a news alert that our strong, feisty, beloved SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , fell and fractured three ribs last night . It's happened before (she evidently "did not skip a beat" during that time, according to the co…
This is a sponsored message from GameStop If your family has video games, gaming systems, or pop culture tees and gifts (hey there, Fortnite fans!) on their holiday wish lists you're going to want to check out this weekend's huge GameSto…
You may have heard of Aquila children's magazine, the cool indie kids publication from the UK, because they've been around for 25 years. And they've announced they're going to open their subscriptions up to the USA too, and I'm so excite…
I'm reluctant to even tell any of you about Garden Place, because it is one of the most delightful things about living in Brooklyn -- and I don't want it suddenly flooded with Manhattan people who swoop in and steal all the candy! (J/K a…
As a mom of four, I love to buy clothes from Hanna Andersson for my kids because they last... forever. And this weekend they are having a massive sale: 40% off almost all children's clothes , including outerwear, fall/winter clothing, an…
Just in time for Halloween, two of my very favorite kidswear brands have joined together for an awesome collab: Nununu X Tutu Du Monde . Whoa! I have written about the edgy but wearable offerings from Nununu and the theatrically-inspired…
Moms are shopping for their kids more and more through subscription services these days and we thought it was worth taking a good look at these subscription clothing services for kids and compare them. Hey, we get it -- it's so convenien…
My four kids range from toddler to teenager, and I find that no matter their stage in life I am always looking for ways to help them increase their mindfulness. Whether they're processing complicated, difficult emotions in their early te…
Usually, my favorite Halloween costumes that our readers come up with each year are clever pop culture reference costumes. Do you remember the "Derry with the Bat" costume that Kristen's son wore last year, from the viral meme last year?…
Wee rascals is fast becoming my go-to site for gifts for enlightened kids. I just love these makers of wonderful historical tees for kids honoring heroes like Malala, Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Hamil-crew, and a gir…