There are many reasons kids love sensory play (like the whole slime trend), and it’s not just that you’re letting…
The power of play has long been touted as extremely beneficial for children, but did you realize it has proven…
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is warning parents about the risk of hearing loss from noise exposure in childhood.…
Many kids, especially preschoolers, go through an imaginary friends phase. Parents might wonder, or worry about, what that means for…
The question of whether or not to allow your child to sleep over at a friend’s house is one lots…
A new report shows that toy marketers still frequently employ gender stereotypes when advertising products to families. And it’s detrimental…
There’s nothing like family game night — but have you tried family trivia game night? Play is important to a…
Young kids can learn so much from playing in the company of other kids! But some parents may be wondering…
When kids wrestle, sword-fight, chase, or tickle each other, it can be hard to know whether they’re crossing the line…
Recent mass shootings such as the tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas have built increasing urgency in the…
For many American families, cities just aren’t as family friendly as they used to be. According to 2020 Census data,…
Children have been pretty isolated for almost a year. Over half of school-agers were attending school virtually as the new…
Most parents know by now that playing outdoors with masks is the safest way for kids to socialize during the…
Thanks to COVID-19, no one needs an almanac or weatherman to tell them it’s going to be a long winter.…
As some areas of the country begin to lift pandemic restrictions, many kids (and adults) are itching to see their…
As restrictions slowly begin to lift across the country, parents are beginning to think about playdates again, if only to…
We love playing with our kids, of course, and we know there needs to be a healthy amount of imaginative…
Talk about the power of bonding: A new study shows that babies’ and adults’ brains actually sync up when they…
There’s no shortage of things to worry about once you have kids. From sleep habits to nutrition requirements, the early…
Over the years, parents have tried everything under the sun to give their kids a head start in school and…
If today’s families are having kitchen table debates over tofu and kale, the kids of the future may find a…
Imagine a world where dolls didn’t have to be “girly.” Well, none other than Mattel has taken the toy world…