The ultimate guide to developmental toys
How to restore old Play-Doh When playdoh is gummy or hardened, you may be tempted to chuck it in the trash. But you can save some money by refreshing old playdoh, and it’s not all that hard to do. It stands to reason that if Playdoh has gotten dried and crusty, you should just add … Read more
Make your own busy box for Disney World A busy box is a collection of small toys and activities that can be used to keep children entertained, especially when theta re in a situation where they might otherwise become bored or restless. This can be especially helpful when going to a place like Disney world, … Read more
Review of the best LEGO rental companies Why rent LEGOs? We’ve written a lot about how popular LEGOs and the various LEGO alternatives are at our house. In fact, they are played with so much, our kids are constantly asking for more sets to build because they’ve used up all of their pieces! This isn’t … Read more
Awesome sensory activities that you can make for your kids with ingredients you probably already have in your house! Whether you are the parent or caregiver of a special needs child, or you just want to offer your typically-developing child some extra activities, you will love these DIY sensory bin ideas… DIY sensory bin ideas … Read more
Kids today can increasingly be seen slouched over a smartphone or computer screen. Combine this with long hours sitting in the car or at an uncomfortable school desk, and it’s no surprise that many young people are developing problems with their posture early in life. According to the (NHS), slouching and poor posture can cause … Read more
Help your child with their pincer grip One of the most critical fine motor skills developmental milestones is the pincer grasp, where an infant learns to pick up and hold tiny objects with the index finger and thumb. Why is the pincer grip so important? This is such an important skill because it means kids … Read more
Amazing parenting audiobooks Every parent has probably found themselves at one time or another wishing for a manual on being a parent: one that would tell you exactly what to do to make your kids turn out to be a perfect contributing member of society. More likely than not, most parents out there have found … Read more
Family friendly audiobooks for kids of all ages. Reading paper books is irreplaceable, but audiobooks are great for the times and places where this is not feasible – such as for the many kids who get sick while reading in the car! (This is VERY common, as motion sickness is caused by spatial disorientation and … Read more
The easiest way to properly clean Legos As we get nearer and nearer to flu season, it’s never been so important to keep our children healthy. An important part of building a robust immune system is exposure to germs. But, it’s also important to consider that kids may already have a compromised immune system during … Read more
Best Trampolines for Kids There is practically no better way for kids to get a whole body workout (while having fun!) In their own backyard than a trampoline. Trampolines are a surprisingly intense cardiovascular workout, great for strength building, and even have benefits for balance and stability. It’s obvious that jumping on a trampoline is … Read more