Fear Not, Little Girls

by | Baby, Kid Style

Turtle Papers is one of those shops that we’re always checking back with because every new item they make, from stationery to wall decor to kids tees, is pretty much something we’re coveting. The latest: The I’m Fearless lap tee for the littlest...
Too Much…Magic Bus

Too Much…Magic Bus

by | Entertainment + Media

Brooklyn parents have surely overheard other moms in the supermarket or the corner diner saying, "Oh we signed up for Kevin…he’s the best." They’re talking about Kevin Meeker, who teaches one of the more popular Music for Aardvark classes...
Reading For All

Reading For All

by | Toys + Playthings

I recently had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Felicia Steves-Niles and was thrilled to learn that she was not only a cool mom, but a cool mom who ran her own cool online shop which sucked me into a marathon browsing session. Update: this site is no longer in...
Pop[up] Art

Pop[up] Art

by | Books for Kids

Whoever (or maybe that’s just my mother-in-law) said you need batteries and talking toys to get kids interested in learning has obviously never seen How Many, Ron Van der Meer’s new pop-up art book that will have any kid over five enraptured. Van...
It’s Just a Fantasy (Whoa Oh Oh Oh)

It’s Just a Fantasy (Whoa Oh Oh Oh)

by | Uncategorized

Halloween is going to be here before you know it wouldn’t you know, I still don’t have costumes figured out yet. If you’re looking for a little PVC-free inspiration, one of our favorite shops, Quiet Hours Toys, has a dandy little dress-up...
You’ll Eat It And You’ll Like It

You’ll Eat It And You’ll Like It

by | Food + Recipes

If I told you a celebrity’s wife had yet another cookbook out, you’d roll your eyes, right? I admit I did when I heard that Jessica Seinfeld had just published Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food. But, damn her,...
Music for Teeny Beboppers

Music for Teeny Beboppers

by | Entertainment + Media

To me, listening to Jazz is like ordering at an Indian restaurant. I may have no idea what’s on the menu, but I always love whatever I get. This counts for Verve Records’ Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake, which serves to demystify Jazz and...