People always talk about the “terrible two,” but honestly, for me, between 12 months and 24 months was the age that set me on edge. It wasn’t because my children were “misbehaving” or having temper tantrums at that age, but just that … well, they …
Who would have thought — before having kids — how magical the bathroom could be? No, not because you can lock yourself in there to hide from your kids (we all know that doesn’t work anyway), but because when it’s bath time (and trust me, …
Even though my kids are getting older, we still play board games all the time. We started playing board games when they were toddlers around 2 years old and they just fell in love with them. To help you get started playing board games with …
We all know that toddlers have an endless supply of energy and curiosity. They love to explore and climb on everything within their reach. As parents, it can drive you crazy be challenging to keep up with their adventurous spirit, keep them out of things …
If you have as many stuffed animals as we do, you need some good storage ideas for them. One thing that I’ve found to be an extra challenge about stuffed animals is that new ones come in … but the old ones rarely leave. The …
Even though I’ve had three babies of my own, t’s not often that I specifically write about baby-related stuff. (In fact, one of the few baby-themed posts I have, about taking an infant to Disney World, was written by interviewing other moms.) But I have …
I remember when my girls were preschool age. It was a lot of work, and very tiring at times, but it was so fun — not only spending time with them, but also getting them clothes, books and toys. Everything for that age group is …
My younger daughter, Rebecca, has always been a particularly huge fan of Minnie Mouse. When Rebecca was 2 years old, she had a red and white polka dot Minnie Mouse costume that she wore almost every day for about three months. The only time she …
Little kids — and especially toddler boys — love dinosaurs. And it’s not hard to see why. Dinosaurs seem like something from a long tale or a mythical land … but they’re real. They’re scary, powerful, and huge … but they’re also safe, because everybody …
This group of the best toy garages for toddlers make playing with cars extra fun, particularly for little boys, who in my experience are always fascinated with them. When my son Benjamin was very little, he loved toy cars and trucks more than anything else. …
Believe it or not, our children never rode on an airplane until they were all over the age of ten. There were a few reasons for this: We’re lucky enough to live within driving distance from most relatives We’re lucky enough to live within driving …
I have so many fun memories of my kids when they were toddlers. We used to color eggs, go on Easter egg hunts with other families at the park, and decorate the house with stuffed bunnies (which we still do.) And my mother always …
Through no particular prodding or encouragement on our part, our kids always followed gender roles in their choice of toys when they were little. While my son Benjamin was crazy about toy cars and garages, (and little else), my two daughters loved princesses, dolls, Minnie …
Dinosaur skeleton bones and fossil kits make a great educational toy for kids. Hands-on learners (like my middle child, who has always loved to touch everything) will especially love digging around making unique discoveries with them. They can be equally enjoyed for both girls and …
It’s no secret that kids, especially boys, are often fascinated by dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are real, but also fantasy in a sense, because none of us have actually seen them in real life. They are frightening enough to be exciting, but not frightening enough to be …
Ride-on toys are a great way for kids to have fun and get some fresh air and exercise, either by themselves or with other kids. We’re lucky that our driveway is long and relatively flat. When the kids were little, they loved having races up …
If you’re looking for a toy for your favorite toddler, you probably can’t go wrong with Mickey Mouse. Everyone knows Mickey, and he’s been a friendly face to both boys and girls of all ages for generations. We’re big Mickey (and Minnie) fans in our …
When my kids were really little, we used to play hide and the seek in the house after dark using glow sticks. One of my girls found it scary, so we renamed the game “Hide and Hug” and everybody would hug the person when they …
When I was a kid, my first “drum set” was created by my mom stringing yarn through an empty container of Quaker Oats, which I would wear around my neck and play with two spoons as I marched around the house. Today I’m a music …