I'm convinced my kids' toys are spontaneously spawning in the playroom at night while we sleep. Surely I'm not the only parent who can't figure out where all my kids' toys have come from. As a result, I'm constantly in need of new storag…
We all know that art and design museums are magical. Where else can kids feast their eyes on important paintings, goof around with hands-on exhibits, and giggle at naked statues (come on, you know that's true), all before dinnertime? And…
We are big Hamilton Musical fans around here, with my son rapping Guns and Ships in his sleep and weaving lines into his school papers, so when I saw this Hamilton Musical LEGO set up for voting on the LEGO Ideas site, I just had to shar…
I'm not so sure my kids could ever get bored of the LEGO sets that are currently blanketing the floor of our playroom, but just in case, I found three cool LEGO add-on sets that will make their builds even more exciting. These sets are f…
This fierce, courageous action figure does something pretty amazing: She helps kids fight the toughest battle of their lives. For each Courage Core Power action figure purchased, one is donated to a child affected by cancer who could use…
If you're excited about the new American Girl boy doll that was just announced, we've found a mom-run company at this year's Toy Fair that's already making boy dolls that are diverse, too. Created by two sisters who wanted their sons to …
The Wonder Woman movie isn't out until June, but the new Wonder Woman doll from Mattel will give little girls plenty of fierce dreams until then. Ahead of this weekend's New York Toy Fair (which we'll be covering, of course!), Mattel unv…
Finally, after begging for years, we're pleased to learn there's going to be a boy doll from American Girl Doll this Thursday! His name is Logan Everett, and he plays drums alongside his friend, Tenney Grant, a female singer-songwriter f…
Thanks to our awesome partner Warner Bros. Pictures, I had the opportunity to jet out to LA this past weekend (wow, did I need that) for the launch party and red carpet -- okay, black and yellow carpet -- premiere of The LEGO Batman Movi…
It's February, which means a lot of us are spreading a little extra love in the family with Valentine's Day gifts for kids . We've tracked down some favorites that are sweet -- but also candy-free. So in this year's Valentine's Day Gift …
We live in New Mexico, which means our kids look forward to playing in winter's cold air and occasional snowflakes so much, they'll dart outside without jackets, socks, or shoes, and -- on one memorable occasion -- pants. Still, their co…
To my nieces, screen time is like water. Without it, I think they'd go all limp and cockeyed. So I love discovering apps for them that encourage both tech literacy and imaginative play. The two come together together beautifully thanks t…
This past holiday season, my 9-year-old asked for a boy doll. "But not a boy baby doll," she said, "because they're exactly the same as the girl baby dolls when you take the clothes off. They are just girl dolls! Only in blue clothes! Th…
If your kids are getting older and casting off rubber duckies for something a bit more stimulating when it comes to bath toys, we've tracked down some very cool science-based bath toys with an educational spin that might do the trick. Ev…
We've been longtime fans of Nutcase bike helmets , since they offer some of the cutest designs and trustworthy safety features for our kids. So I'm very excited about the brand new launch of their newest designs for their Little Nutty li…
With the perfectly timed December launch of Rogue One , of course Star Wars toys for kids are all the rage. Again. If you're looking for an awesome gift for your little padawan -- even if he or she isn't quite so little -- here are 5 of …
These memories brought to you on behalf of JCPenney We spend so much time around here thinking about the best gifts to give to those we love, that sometimes we forget about ourselves and our own gifts! (Is that a mom thing?) So we asked …
Very little in life is as terrifying as being handed a wad of cash by desperate parents asking you to find a group teacher gift that's meaningful, memorable, and not a lifetime supply of Best Teacher Ever mugs. This year, you can forego …
Whether you're finishing up your holiday shopping or just getting started (hey, no judgment here!) we always love finding cool gifts that are easy to get a hold of and won't break the budget . Even better when they're all at the same sho…
As a mom to two beautiful biracial girls, I know just how difficult it can be to find diverse dolls for them to play with. When my firstborn was a baby, it was downright impossible. Today, there are so many dolls for girls and boys that …
With Marvel and DC pretty much taking over entertainment for the past decade or so, plenty of kids are clamoring for superhero action figures for the holidays. But what I think is even cooler than Chris Evans in miniature (not that I'd c…
Let's face it: Some nativity sets are just begging to be played with. Their tiny animal figurines and family of little dolls is simply irresistible to little hands. And as anyone who's ever tried to convince a preschooler that these are …
With the massive popularity of Cards Against Humanity, it was only a matter of time before someone created a G-rated (ok, G-rated-ish) adaptation that pays homage to its irreverent mastery. Enter Not Parent Approved , a truly hilarious, …
My daughter isn't what you'd typically call a "girly girl." Her favorite clothes are athletic wear and she can hold her own (and then some) with the neighborhood boys in a game of flag football. But she still loves to dress up and has a …