The ultimate guide to developmental toys
Our favorite American-made toys There are a lot of reasons to buy American-made toys: supporting the local economy, creating jobs, knowing exactly where the materials made to use it came from, or just being able to call up the company if you have a question. Ever since a huge 2007 lead paint recall on almost … Read more
Unique, customized gifts for kids Are you looking for something different to delight and inspire the child in your life? Why not personalize a gift especially for the child! We’ve found some unique presents that will set you apart from the rest. These customizable gifts are great for birthdays, Christmas and more. Find unique, out-of-the-box … Read more
How to find cheap diapers This is a guest post from SmartCityMoney, an amazing resource for personal finance, money tips, and budgeting advice. Living in New York City is expensive. Having a baby here is doubly so. Everything seems twice as costly; formula, groceries, our astronomically high rent for our comically small one-bedroom, which we … Read more
Learning to juggle like a pro. Believe it or not, when a person is juggling 3 balls, only one will be in the air for the majority of the time – while each hand has the other two! With a little practice and some diligence, you can learn to juggle like a pro and impress … Read more
Best toys for smart girls These companies are knocking down “gender specific” rules regarding play; while making traditionally “boy” styles of play like construction, science, and engineering appeal to young girls. The engineers, builders, and scientists (Bob the Builder, Jimmy Neutron, Lego Man, Sid the Science Kid, Handy Manny, and so on) are men, while the women are relegated to … Read more
The Smart-Toys Guide to ADHD Toys Shopping for toys for kids with ADD (attention deficit disorder) or ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) can be challenging. Flashy gifts are overly distracting, and complex toys are often overwhelming. Building confidence and self-sufficiency in kids with ADHD – or even sometimes, just keeping them occupied and entertained – can be an … Read more
How to pick toys for a deaf baby Unfortunately, deaf babies and children can often experience early language deprivation or limited exposure to language, which can have the unintended side effect of delayed cognitive and communicative development, and ultimately difficulties in the classroom and beyond. It may be challenging for a deaf infant to become … Read more
Top 20 toys for blind children Blind or visually impaired babies and children have a different set of needs in furthering their development. Without proper stimulation and intervention, milestones for a blind child may be delayed compared to the development of a sighted child – and particularly those that require self-initiated mobility: raising the body … Read more
From preschool age and on, as soon as children start beginning their sentences with “let’s pretend…” , they are learning about imagination and creativity. Creative play is essential to proper cognitive development for children and adolescents. Instead of dictating the play experience (as video-games and interactive toys can do), arts & craft and kit sets … Read more
Best fidget toys for helping kids focus Do fidget spinners really help kids pay attention? The answer may surprise you! Read more Evidence for the benefits of active play According to pediatric occupational therapists, sitting still is stunting development in critical ways. Read more Fort building kits for future architects! Fort sets allow kids to have fun while … Read more