We featured Canadian brand Herschel in our 2013 Backpacks for Big Kids Guide because we're so impressed with their sturdy construction and stylish design . Now we're digging on the the Hershel toddler backpacks at My Sweet Muffin, which …
As parents, one of our favorite things about the web is the ability to find so many cool--often free-- printables for kids of all kinds that make us all look like crafty geniuses. They're especially abundant this time of year, as back to…
Mornings can be a bit rough in our house. For my three-year-old, getting the right shoe on the right foot (or left foot, as it were) can add even more chaos to a stressful situation so I'm thanking the foot gods for the new personalized …
Next up in our back to school shopping guide : The coolest lunch boxes and bags. And wow, there are so many, whether it's your first year sending your preschooler off to school with lunch, or (lucky you) your kids are finally packing the…
We're so excited to bring you our annual Back to School Shopping Guide ! Whoo! While you were busy drinking in the rest of summer, we were all busy combing the web to find our favorite back to school goodies to help get everyone a little…
We thought hedgehogs , foxes , even narwhals would hit it big as the hot animal for kids his year. And yes, they have. But of all things, we're also noticing a ton of adorable panda school supplies and we can't say we're complaining. If …
It's back to school time and we would love to go on and on about how structured and peaceful the morning routine is in our homes, what with getting the kids ready, making a healthy breakfast, packing the perfect lunches, signing permissi…
It's picnic weather down South, and we're spending most nights out on the back porch, sipping on some tea and eating dinner with the neighbors. It's idyllic, until the kids start playing frisbee with their plates. I'm not big on plastic …
If you asked my daughter what her favorite color is, her answer would be "rainbow." I can't agree more, and its bright and cheery vibe makes the sweet rainbow learning toys for toddlers so perfect for spring. This acorn sorting game is a…
I am an unapologetic Mo Willems groupie, in part because I don't think the author/illustrator has ever had a miss. Now, the .500 streak continues with his newest in the popular Pigeon Series, The Pigeon Needs a Bath . All just in time fo…
When I first heard from dad and animator Brandon Ray about this alphabet video for toddlers that he created for his own children, Bleu and Violet, I will be honest, I wasn't expecting much. But after watching, I am utterly charmed. The P…
If you're waking up this Monday morning with a busy preschooler to entertain, we've got some good news for you: PBS Kids has added a smart new show to their roster that isn't just adorable to watch, but also will feed those growing brain…
Whether or not your preschooler actually sleeps during naptime, their teachers will attempt to make such a thing happen. (My kids? Never.) If you have sewing skills, there's something really sweet about making your own napmat for little …
As kids go back to school, some are ready to jump right in, make friends, and get busy with the water table, while others need a little more help separating from mom and dad. So I love this craft that could make that first day of prescho…
For those boys--and girls--who prefer bugs and dinosaurs to pink doily hearts, we've rounded up some of our favorite Valentine's cards for the kids to hand out to their classrooms. After all, I tell my kids that love comes in all forms; …
The world of children's music has come a long way, baby. I definitely grew up in simpler times, lying on my bedroom floor listening to record-album recordings of my favorite stories. While it's incredible to have such diverse offerings f…
Once kids are past the age of banging on an overturned pot and wooden spoon,they can now move onto something more melodious than a simple percussion instrument. And while their fingers may not yet be big enough to tickle the ivories, the…
Though I know some eager young children who are excited to begin their kindergarten adventure, not one of them wants to be doing flashcard drills and workbooks on a summer's day. Which is why I love the adorable and smart monthly subscri…
I admit that I was a little nervous about my 3.5 year old starting preschool this fall because he's the second kid and well, I'm just amazed that he knows how to count to ten. But thanks an ingenious new learning tool, I'm feeling confid…