Happy birthday Jane Goodall! 5 fun, easy ways to introduce her to your kids
Is there one kid in the world who isn't fascinated by animals? (Answer: no.) So today, Jane Goodall's birthday, is a perfect opportunity to cozy around your tablet or computer together and dig into her life just a bit. Especially if you think her legacy is limited to...
Making chemistry more fun with My First Science Textbooks
Anyone of us parents who can still recite the Preamble to the Constitution thanks to the animated shorts of Schoolhouse Rock knows how much kids can learn (and retain) when information is presented in the right way, a.k.a, learning without realizing you're learning....
Vans shoes, even customizable for your budding fashion designer
I just so happened to be in a Vans store without children last weekend (dreamy, right?) and whoa, just when I thought some of my favorite shoes couldn't get any cooler, they did. If you're like me and are shopping for spring and summer shoes for your kids, take a peek...
Powerpuff yourself! Townsville needs you!
Have you ever fancied yourself fighting two-dimensional crime alongside Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup? Well get on it! Thanks to the super fun new Powerpuff Yourself website from Cartoon network, you can create your very own Powerpuff Girl avatar faster than you can...
One of the trendiest clothing brands for kids just got super affordable. Parents rejoice!
We have loved Pink Chicken's beautifully made, non-fussy dresses and tunics for so many years. I remember Liz once showing off one of her favorite dresses that had been passed from child to child and was still going strong many years later. (Editor's Note: It's a size...
The brand new Ergobaby ADAPT had us at use it from birth
Since we're always looking for anything that will make parents' lives easier, we're so excited to break the news today about the brand new Ergobaby ADAPT. While Ergobaby already makes tons of fabulous carriers that moms and dads swear by, the ADAPT is the very first...
Disney LEGO minifigures are released, but look who’s missing.
Now that they've been revealed, I'm looking at the new Disney LEGO minifigures with great interest. I mean, I doubt there's a kid on this planet who doesn't imagine an array of 18 Disney characters transformed into LEGO minifigures and know right away that there will...
9 fantastic girl power movies for kids, streaming right now
Having two girls, I am definitely hyperaware of their increased interest in a film when it has a strong female lead. That said, when they're with their male friends, and they're trying to pick a movie to watch together, I realize how rare it is for some of the kids to...
The cool custom cut-paper portraits we really, really want for Mother’s Day.
I think any parent would be so happy to be gifted a portrait of their child for Mother's Day. Not the old-fashioned, over-posed kind of photo but something unique, handmade, custom-created. I so admire indie artists who create images of families that still clearly,...
Have bike, will travel: The super cool Durban bikes
Anyone who has seen my garage knows that we do not lack for bicycles. But, I always wished for a bike small enough to just toss into the trunk of my car alongside the kids' scooters for weekend rides in the park or on the boardwalk. Which is why I was extremely...