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Age: 3 and Up Skills Learned: Creativity, Sensory Awareness, Fine Motor Why We Like It: This stuff is so fun! If you’ve never felt kinetic sand before, you’re in for a real treat. As the name implies, it’s kinetic (meaning it sticks to itself, but not to your child). You can pack it, pull it, and make cool shapes out of it. It flows through your .... Read More
Age: 2-4 Years Old Skills Learned: Creativity, Fine Motor Why We Like It: This wooden Melissa and Doug stacking train combines block play with a toddler’s innate love of things that roll. That’s a win-win in toddler world! The solid wood construction makes it sturdy enough to withstand pretty much anything your kids throw at it. This versatile to.... Read More
Age: 2-7 Years Old Skills Learned: Creativity, Imagination Why We Like It: Kids have big imaginations and an innate talent for finding unusual uses for objects. That’s where the Moluk Bilibo comes in. It looks a little like a turtle shell (and can be used as such if your kiddos choose to). The Bilibo comes with no instructions. It’s designed to e.... Read More
Welcome to April moms and dads! What do we have on deck for you today? We’ve got a mom who looks into the reasons public schools are failing some students, help for finding lost objects, and a personal reflection on the end of a marriage. This mom reflects on why public schools are “failing” some kids. Her answer might surprise you. Public Sch.... Read More
Category: Brain Development For Kids, Birth - 5 Years Old What It is: Daily Vroom is a personalized brain building activity you can do with your child each day. Science shows that our brains develop the most rapidly during the first five years of life. Vroom helps parents make everyday interactions with their child into age-appropriate learning ac.... Read More