3 ways to help kids improve their posture

how to stop a child from slouching

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

Best [free!] Dr. Seuss audiobooks for kids

100 best audiobooks for parents

Dr. Seuss is widely regarded as one of the preeminent children’s writers. His stories are universally accessible for children of almost all ages and backgrounds. Furthermore, the morals demonstrated by the stories and characters are thought-provoking for young minds. But most importantly, Dr. Seuss books are entertaining and engaging, holding kids attention and encouraging them … Read more

Best toys for pincer grasp development

pincer grip glove

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

Why Toys R Us’ closing will effect parents (and the toy industry) more than you might think

Toys R Us financial news

If you’re like many modern parents, you probably remember TRU from your own youth or from your older children’s childhoods; but you may not have actually stepped in one for years. For a busy mom or dad, the convenience of Amazon, particularly with thr added Prime benefits, simply proves far more alluring than braving traffic … Read more

5 light travel toys for kids that fit in ONE backpack

Travel toys for kids

It doesn’t matter whether you are traveling by car, train or plane, having something to entertain your children is a must. It will keep them occupied which mean you will have the time to enjoy the scenery around you. You don’t have to bring the biggest stuffed animal your kid has on a trip with … Read more

Best [free!] audiobooks for new parents

100 best audiobooks for parents

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

100 best free audiobooks for family car rides

100 best audiobooks for parents

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

How to easily sanitize Legos

how to sanitize legos in bulk

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