Kids in the early elementary grades are achieving mastery in reading, writing, and math skills, enjoy working independently and as a team through sports and other collaborative ventures, and are growing up fast but still need time to be kids. At this age they’re gaining independence but can revert to needing the hugs, kisses, and…
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2013 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Preschoolers
Preschoolers have minds like sponges that aren’t just absorbing information but are working overtime to make sense of the world around them and form connections through their experiences. They’re at an age where they crave learning at school or home, are navigating the world of friendships, and are working hard to understand the world through…
2013 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Toddlers
Kids up to the age of three love to learn by acting things out and using all of their senses to explore. The best toys are ones that encourage imaginative play, gently guide them through learning about letters, numbers, and colors in fun and interactive ways, and engage their senses. Books are a great gift…
6th Annual Holiday Gift Guides Coming Tomorrow!
It’s hard to believe this is the 6th year of my Holiday Gift Guides. Every year since I started blogging in 2008, I’ve been publishing holiday gift guides to help you wade through the endless products available on store shelves and online to find the very best items for your friends and loved ones. Every…
Paas Heinz Easter Egg Decorator App & Website for Virtual Decorating
Kids who can’t wait to dye Easter eggs and crafty parents who like to elevate decorating to an art form (or in search of a creative outlet during a hectic day) will appreciate the PAAS Heinz Egg Decorator. Decorate one egg or a basket full on the website or through the free iPad app (free)….
What is Love? Scholastic Parent & Child’s Video Features Answers From Kids!
As parents we know that our kids tell it like it is. They’re sweet and unfiltered and when it comes to sharing their opinions and they don’t hold back. Take a look at what kids said about what love is, if they’ve been in love, how you show someone you love them, and more through this…
Gift Guide: Must Haves for the Frequent Flier
Frequent fliers are road warriors who are pros at racking up miles and points for hotel stays. They are the people to stand behind in the TSA line thanks to security checkpoint friendly luggage and to ask for food recommendations since they know the nation’s airports well. They need gifts to keep their productivity high…
Springpad Home for the Holidays Contest with Wayfair.com
The holidays can be stressful but I’ve found that one of my best ways to cope is to be organized. I plan ahead by looking at my month ahead, make endless lists for the satisfaction of crossing things off as I finish them, and using tools like Springpad to keep track of everything from wish…
Gifts for Teens
What do teens want? Gift cards, tech, and the latest fashions! Here are some things to put a smile on their face this holiday season. iPod Touch 5th Generation ($299)— Oh swoon! Of course your teen wants the redesigned iPod Touch! It’s thinner and lighter than ever and a beauty to look at thanks to the 4”…
Gifts for Tweens (ages 8-12)
Tweens are always looking for a challenge. Their maturing brains like complex play that is far more sophisticated. Complex problem solving tasks, working strategically to advance to the next levels of video games, and multiplayer activities or organized sports tailored to a child’s interest can provide satisfaction through play while nurturing brain development through adolescence….
