How to foster a love of music in your little kids: 6 simple, no-stress things you can do right now
Music is such an important part of children’s lives from both an educational and entertainment standpoint. As a former music therapist and college professor I might be a little biased, but there are plenty of personal stories and scientific studies to back up...
An activity book to inspire creativity. (It’s also teaching our kids geography, but shhh.)
So, a couple years ago I predicted that my kids would still be flipping through the book Maps by Aleksandra Mizielińska and Daniel Mizieliński—and I was right. The pages are well-loved, and it’s still displayed prominently on our coffee table. So recently...
19 very (very) special non-candy Easter basket gifts kids will love.
Between school parties and Easter baskets from their grandparents, my kids will be coming home with chocolate bunnies and cream-filled eggs to last us till the Fourth of July. So I’ve been looking for some extra special Easter basket gifts for kids that go...
The coolest birthday gifts for 7 year olds
If you’re looking for the best gifts for 7-year-olds, it helps if you know a little bit about the kid you’re shopping for: The 7-year-olds we know all have pretty strong opinions about the things they like. But the great thing is, they usually like a whole lot of...
The best birthday gifts for 6 year olds
When you’re looking for a cool birthday gift for a 6-year-old, it’s all about fun. Kindergarteners and first-graders are ready for more complex toys and games that stretch their imaginations and sometimes even their bodies. We love gifts for 6 year olds that get them...
The coolest birthday gifts for 2 year olds
Cool birthday gifts for 2-year-olds should be able to keep up with them — even if you can’t. Imaginative play toys help channel that boundless curiosity into something more productive than, say, taking a crayon to your wall, while other toys will help build...
The coolest first birthday gifts: Toys and keepsakes for 1-year-olds
First birthday gifts can be particularly special for parents and grandparents (i.e. the givers, not the getters) who want to preserve the memory of the big milestone. Because admittedly, most one-year-olds would be perfectly satisfied with a slice of gooey cake in...
Happy Handmade: The super-fun, super doable new craft e-book for kids.
Sometimes I see the same crafts in crafting books for kids over and over again, but the ideas in the new e-book Happy Handmade, are fresh and fun, with diverse perspectives from 17 creative contributors. We’re talking respected craft and DIY bloggers like Mari...
6 wooden blocks crafts to make those old toddler toys new and fun again
I’ve been cleaning up and paring down lately, and that includes some of the wooden blocks my kids got as gifts when they were young. So I started thinking about upcycled wooden blocks craft ideas that might breathe some new life into them. While a fresh coat of...Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024
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