In this heated election year talking to your kids about politics is pretty much non-negotiable. Even if your son or daughter is not asking direct questions, young minds are definitely tuned in to the presidential race. Kids are trying to make sense of everything they hear, and let’s face it—campaigns

The biggest toy event in North America happened this past weekend. It’s the New York Toy Fair hosted by the Toy Industry Association and it offers over seven football fields worth of play things from around the world, from companies small and large, all wooing buyers, reporters and bloggers with

I came across this game at the New York International Toy Fair this year and was so excited to see a toy that so brilliantly fits the STEAM toy requirements of engaging science, technology, engineering, art and math. We all know that learning to read, play and write music pretty

We’re getting deeper into Autumn and the days are getting shorter, and darker, and our kids are getting more and more aware of their surroundings and…afraid of the dark. That’s why I’m excited to be offering you the chance to win this book and toy set from The Moodsters; it’s an

We’re back this week with a pretty inspiring and motivating Friday Reads round up of articles about raising smart kids and saving the planet by making one simple change to your grocery list. Why Your Family Should Quit Using Paper Towels Immediately  from Inhabitots It’s scary to think about just how much waste