With holidays coming up, we're seeing a lot more interest in building toys and maker toys, a trend we've loved since, well, before it was a trend. And earlier this year at Toy Fair, when I saw the new 5-in-1 pegasus kit from YOXO I thoug…
I was never a musical crib mobile kind of parent. And now that there are so many options for piping in lovely music into a child's room -- as in, lovelier music than that tinny awfulness in most crib mobiles -- I love the idea of just a …
If your kitchen cabinet is anything like mine, the brightly colored kids cups, bowls and plates have likely taken over. If you're going to give into the kid stuff (which you probably should, unless you like broken dishes), first check ou…
We've all been saddened by the story of Cecil the Lion this week, and we know a lot of you feel the same way. It's an especially hard thing to explain to kids who may have heard the news too, since children always have such an an innate …
Wow, is our email box and social media feed getting packed with parents stressing out about what to do with kids during downtime this summer. Seeing as how we can't let kids play in the park by themselves without 8 "concerned" neighbors …
My kids have a penchant for falling in love with tiny things. I can't blame them; I'm the very same way. The smaller and cuter a toy happens to be, the more we all adore it. So how could we resist the heart-meltingly adorable creations o…
With spring break in the rearview mirror, our kids are already looking forward to heading off to camp. So we thought it would be fun to explore the coolest summer camps out there. We were blown away by what we found -- from camps with lo…
Considering the winter we've had (and honestly, are still kind of having) in the northeast where I am, I nearly cried when I saw the crocuses coming up in my mother's garden last week. While spring is officially here , it never quite fee…
With a seven-year-old who has yet to outgrow the My Little Pony obsession, I've conceded. All things being equal, I realize I'd rather her hide in her room with her friends role-playing stories about friendship and teamwork than whatever…
I've always loved the Chinese Zodiac and not just because I'm a Chinese American. I am fascinated by the history of the signs and their meanings. So with the Chinese New Year just a couple of days away, we thought it would be fun to roun…
You don't see many little girls sporting knee socks these days unless they're paired with a pleated skirt and collared shirt as part of a school uniform. But when younger girls catch a glimpse of these adorable fox and raccoon socks from…
When I took my son to the American Museum of Natural History in NYC last summer, I realized that I'd forgotten how full of fun and wonder museums can be. The fab collection of museum-inspired science t-shirts for kids from J. Crew for AM…
It hasn't yet snowed here in Colorado, but it's only a matter of time before the flurries fly and the birds are scrambling for food. Because I love to craft pretty things that are also useful, I've been looking for DIY bird feeders. I'm …
Okay, so M is actually for Monkey in this set of flash cards for kids, but X really is Xantus--Xantus's Hummingbird, to be exact. We're stunned by the modern, gorgeous, high design illustrations on these Animal Alphabet Flash Cards by il…
They aren't as sly as a fox, as wise as an owl, or as puffy as a hedgehog, but the unassuming sloth is poised to be the next big thing for kids, as Liz and I noticed as we toured Toy Fair earlier this year. These slow-moving, surprisingl…
My kids never just want to know what something is. They also need to know where it's from, what it does, what it eats, and why it makes that weird noise. If your kids want all the answers too , check out these adorably informative scienc…
T his is a sponsored message from PetArmor. Police dogs are cool. Fact. But it's easy to take for granted those four-legged officers that are so essential to helping our men and women in uniform do their jobs and keep us all safe. In fac…
I discovered the wonderful work of the Kenyan rescue charity, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust , several years ago, when my parents fostered an orphaned baby elephant on behalf of my children. We continue to follow Kenze 's progress to…
Getting my kids to wear socks indoors takes some serious convincing on my part. They love being being barefoot regardless of how cold the floor is. But the new animal rival Vs. Socks for kids from Hooray Hoopla have finally given them re…
I stumbled across these bold, modern, graphic animal throw pillows for children's rooms online at Ferm Living tonight and am instantly smitten. They are a playful but not childish way to decorate a couch or armchair in your kids' playroo…
Yesterday was Penguin Awareness Day, but you probably already knew that. (Right.) Still, how fun is a day celebrating penguins? At my house, we read one of our new favorite picture books, Baby Penguins Everywhere by Melissa Guion. Here, …
It's no secret that we love alphabet posters around here, so we've rounded up some of our favorites from the past few years. Whether you like it when X stands for X-ray, X-wing, or Malcolm X, we've got an ABC poster you'll love. 1. The C…
It's been a while since I found handmade modern nursery decor and crib bedding that made me yearn (almost) for an opportunity to redecorate a nursery, and I've definitely found it with the Ivie Baby Etsy Shop . You can choose from tons o…
Before the ball drops and the bubbly pops, don't forget those last-minute charitable contributions that help your year-end tax bill and a worthy cause. Here, one of our favorite annual traditions: a list of our own staff's favorite chari…