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3 Apps Every Parent Should Install Right Now!

Drew Kozub 2 weeks ago

Screen time has been a thing since the days of tube TVs in the family room. However, with more tablets and smartphones in homes than ever before, screen time becomes an unavoidable part of parenthood. How much time you choose to give your kids is an important decision to make, and equally important is what kinds of things will be on those screens.

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Why We’re Flipping Over This Early Education Game

Allie Walld 1 month ago

Who doesn't love a good pancake? The only thing better than getting to eat a soft, fluffy flapjack is playing with your food. Pancake Pile-Up by Educational Insights lets your toddlers do just that (without any of the mess), while teaching them fundamentals for early education. This game is stacked with tons of fun things for your toddlers, and the bottom of the game box doubles as...

Cuddly Companion

High-Tech Teddy Bears Arriving This Summer

Allie Walld 2 months ago

This summer, your kids could have a cuddly new companion that will keep them connected with their loved ones. Announced at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada last week, Hubble the Bear is a smart communicator that combines connection, safety, and screen-free fun. With Hubble the Bear, children are able to securely exchange messages in real-time with friends and...

Storytime Upgraded

These Smart Headphones Offer Screen-Free Entertainment for Your Kids

Allie Walld 2 months ago

If your kids enjoy storytime but like to go off on their own to read, then StoryPhones could be just the device to take their joy for storytelling to a whole new level. StoryPhones are an award-winning smart headphone for kids that offer screen-free entertainment, providing a magical and educational audio experience for young listeners. An independent device, StoryPhones are the world...

Snug and Warm

A Winter Weather Accessory for Kids That Everyone Forgets

Allie Walld 2 months ago

Where we live, it gets downright frigid from early January until the end of February. We're talkin' lows of -30° C (-22° F), easy, with wind chills that make it feel as glacial outside as -40° C (-40° F). Even on warmer days, -20° C (-4° F) makes a person feel cold quickly, but when you have two little toddlers who want to burn off some energy like no tomorrow and they want to do it...

Indoor Fun

Ten Easy Ways to Keep Your Toddlers Busy Indoors During Cold Winter Months

Allie Walld 3 months ago

Did you know that today is the Winter Solstice? In the Northern Hemisphere, this day has the shortest period of daylight and the longest period of darkness in the year. After today, you may notice the days gradually get longer as we head toward Spring. Yay, for more sunlight and the countdown to warmer weather. Even so, it will still be quite cold for the foreseeable future, at least...

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The 10 Best Black Friday Deals on Baby Gear for Canadians in 2024

Allie Walld 4 months ago

Whether you're welcoming your twins shortly or already have multiples running around your home, you do not want to miss out on the amazing deals that are available for this Black Friday. There are tons of savings on baby gear across the board—way more than can be featured in an article—but here are 10 of the biggest deals on items that will come in handy with your little ones. If you'...

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Fuel Your Twins' Love of Cars with These Toys

Drew Kozub 4 months ago

Playing with cars and trucks can lead to some quality family bonding time! And as kids go through different phases of interests, chances are a mild to moderate obsession with cars will work its way into the mix. Here's a collection of toys that can bring the family together for play and learning all "geared" toward cars!

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Round & Round We Go: 10 Circle-Shaped Toys to Boost Toddler Development

Allie Walld 4 months ago

Shapes are everywhere in our environment. Making a game out of looking around and studying everyday objects to locate specific shapes, like circles, can be a great way to promote learning and recognition with your little ones. Look and you shall find Whether it's a toy ball, the wheels on a flashy car, the bottom of a stacking cup, or the cookie cutters you use while baking...

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Color Your Way to Cognitive Skills: Toddler Development Tips

Allie Walld 5 months ago

Arts and crafts is more than just a fun way to spend time, it can help your littles learn valuable skills beyond just coloring!