Birthday gifts for 5-year-old girl? Reader Q&A
I need a birthday gift idea for my soon-to-be 5-year-old daughter. She has tons of Barbies, tons of clothes - she is a girly girl and loves all things to do with painting nails, wearing girly stuff. I feel like we have way too many toys and clothes. What else is new...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are some of our favorite tech picks from the last week on Cool Mom Tech, just in case you missed them.1. This lovely linen bag is almost too pretty to be taking such good care of your laptop. Almost.2. Ever wonder how to make collages with your Instagram photos?...
Shoes of Prey – Shoegasm, defined
Four words: design your own shoes.No, really. Choose the shape, the toe, the leather, the cloth, the bow. Everything. Just don't blame us if you get addicted. Shoes of Prey is possibly the most magical shopping site I've visited in a while-- because I design the...
The cutest beach robes for your little beach bums
Now that our neighborhood pool is open, my kids and I practically live there, Which that means I'm willing to spend more on good quality towels and swimsuits--a lesson I learned after going through far too many per kid last summer. So when I discovered these gorgeous...
Animal art prints that don’t feel babyish – no pastels, no hair bows.
One of my favorite pieces to the puzzle of decorating a child's space is art. It not only brings in personality and color, but great art can also can be used to stimulate your child's imagination. That is why I love these illustrations that perfectly balance...
A clever alternative to the round kids art table
When my kids have their friends over, they end up taking rule over my entire house. Every room becomes their room and every chair becomes their chair. Not that I mind but I can see why decorating experts recommend having a designated area for the kids, with their own...
Toys that make beautiful music
Once kids are past the age of banging on an overturned pot and wooden spoon,they can now move onto something more melodious than a simple percussion instrument. And while their fingers may not yet be big enough to tickle the ivories, they can make some beautiful music...
More bathing suits for little girls that are big on style, not skin
I'm so happy to know that our recent post on appropriate swimsuits for little girls was so well-received! Also glad to know it's not just us that's thinking our girls can still be girls for a good while longer--there's plenty of time later for those teeny bikinis...
Wondering how to get your baby to sleep? Dr. Harvey Karp has a few things to say about that.
Raise your hand if you've ever struggled with a baby and sleep. Okay, so 99% of you. (The rest of you...don't rub it in.) Then, just when we think we have mastered techniques to help our babies sleep longer and more peacefully, new issues arise. In fact, it's hard to...
How to get your kid ready for kindergarten. And it’s fun.
Though I know some eager young children who are excited to begin their kindergarten adventure, not one of them wants to be doing flashcard drills and workbooks on a summer's day. Which is why I love the adorable and smart monthly subscription box o' treats from CMP...