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Our favorite baby gear, kids books, toys, gift ideas and more.

Our Family’s Favorite Books

We have read to our son since he was an infant, when the reading was mostly a ritual and soothing mechanism. Now that he is a toddler, he gets educational enrichment through his books and can make his own choices and show preferences. Here are some of the books our whole family loves to revisit over and over.

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Children’s Books We Love to Read Aloud

Reading to children has unquestionable benefits, plus it’s fine when you have the right book. (We know the anguish of reading & re-reading a book that perhaps isn’t a parent’s favorite…) Here are a few that made our list of books where the rhyming is fun & the stories are sweet enough to be enjoyed by both parties.  

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10 Fail-Safe Baby Gifts

Baby’s don’t actually play with anything when they’re so brand new, but you can’t go meet your friend’s newborn without a gift in hand. So, what should you take? Here are a few surefire baby gifts that won’t disappoint baby or parent.  

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Creativity Calls: Art Benefits for Children

Aside from lunch and recess (ah, some things never change!), many students seem to like art class best these days as well. The benefits that art offers children are limitless. 

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What to Give a 2-Year-Old for Their Birthday

By their second birthday, toddlers are at a great moment of growth, and there are lots of helpful – and fun! – gifts that can encourage their development. Here are a few ideas that can help. 

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10 Children’s Books with Staying Power

As a mom of 4 little ones, I’ve seen many books come and go. But there are a handful of books that have lasted through and been thoroughly enjoyed by all four of my kiddos equally. These are the books that we’ll remember as my children grow, and these are books that’ll stay on my bookshelf no matter how worn and tattered they may become.

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Our Favorite Brain-Building Puzzles

There’s still a blanket of snow outside, and on weekends it’s often difficult to muster the energy to get the kiddos suited up for outdoor play. That’s when puzzles come to mind: they’re a parent’s screen-free lifesaver. Here are our favorites, broken down by age, worth a second look.

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Time for Shoes, Baby?

When I owned my baby shop in Boston, many of my customers were new moms, and they’d often ask me how to know when their little one was ready for shoes. And when they were ready, which shoes were best for beginning walkers? Here's what you should know. 

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Monopoly: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

While my son can keep a single game of Monopoly going for days, I'd just assume pack it up at the end of the day & pray everyone’s still on speaking terms. The game always starts out with such optimism but it quickly snowballs into all-out class warfare. If Monopoly isn’t your cup of tea, here are a few other family-friendly games for all ages that won't cause rifts.

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