Five-year-old boys can be a challenge to shop for. As they are maturing out of their toddler years, many five-year-old boys have a tendency to want toys that stretch their abilities. As they grow more active, toys that offer an outlet for energy are perfect for this age group. When my boys turned five, there was a definite shift in the kinds of toys they wanted. Gone were the … [Read more...] about 34 Best Gift Ideas and Toys for 5-Year-Old Boys 2021
28 Fun Gift Ideas for 6-Year-Old Girls 2021
Birthdays, Christmas, and Hanukkah are magical, present-filled holidays for children, but the task of gift buying can be overwhelming and stressful for parents. What presents are worth the money? Which ones will have staying power? What kinds of toys will help your child learn and grow? Stressing over all of these questions can put a damper on what should be a joyous … [Read more...] about 28 Fun Gift Ideas for 6-Year-Old Girls 2021
Top 14 Toy Kitchens for Young Boys and Girls 2021
Young kids love to pretend, and imagining they are cooking in the kitchen is a favorite activity for many toddlers and preschoolers. Pretend play helps with development in speech, social skills, and cognition. Whether we like it or not, our kids are always watching us. From their observances, they learn about how life works. And then they imitate us (for better and for … [Read more...] about Top 14 Toy Kitchens for Young Boys and Girls 2021
26 Best Gifts and Toys for 2-Year-Old Boys in 2021
It's so easy to find a toy my two-year-old son wants to bring home. If it were up to him, we'd own all the toys. However, because we don't have all the money or all the space, that's not really an option. Sorry, dude. What's not so easy is deciding which toys actually are worth the money and space in your house. With so many gift options to choose from for birthdays, … [Read more...] about 26 Best Gifts and Toys for 2-Year-Old Boys in 2021
Best Building Sets for Toddlers and Preschoolers 2021
For some reason, I really want one of my children to become an architect. It seems like such a cool job that combines both the "right brain," through the artistic aspects of the job, and the "left brain," through the mathematical and scientific aspects, to create something both functional and beautiful. And seeing as I have no artistic or STEM skills myself, I'll have to … [Read more...] about Best Building Sets for Toddlers and Preschoolers 2021