Product Roundups
Our favorite baby gear, kids books, toys, gift ideas and more.
great reads
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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gift ideas
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.
games
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.
gift ideas
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.
great reads
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.
games
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.
baby gear
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.