I live in a family of fish. My mother-in-law claims my husband could swim before he could walk. I'm not sure if that is entirely true, but he definitely spent a lot of time at the pool as a kid (as in every day during the summer). My kids love spending time in the water--whether it's at the pool, the beach, or on a boat. I am not a fish. My parents put me in swim lessons and … [Read more...] about 16 Great Goggles for Kids from Toddler to Teen 2023
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18 Great Swimming Floats for Young Kids
Kids love playing in the water, and as a new mom, I imagined myself taking my kids to the pool in the summers. I grew up with a swimming pool next door, and I loved soaking up the sun and splashing in the water. Somehow my mom toted us all to the pool and kept track of us without losing her mind. Holding my first baby, I figured it would be easy to share my love of water with … [Read more...] about 18 Great Swimming Floats for Young Kids
Best Construction Sets for Toddlers
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 Construction Sets for Toddlers
17 Best LEGO Technic Sets for 2023
What could be more fun than a bunch of LEGOs built to some of the best themes possible? LEGO Technic sets and kits add motors, gears, lights, and movable parts to some fantastic LEGO machines. LEGO Technic sets are really fun to build and play with, but it is important to note that some sets will be wrong depending on the age of the person you are buying for. We've ranked … [Read more...] about 17 Best LEGO Technic Sets for 2023
Cool and Popular Toys for 3 Year-Old-Boys 2023
The average 3-year-old boy is an interesting beast. He can be such a complicated combination of hugs and hits, speed demon and foot dragger, knowledge sponge, and Netflix zombie. While that capriciousness can be incredibly frustrating for day-to-day parenting, it can actually be a blessing when it comes to purchasing gifts for your little man. He'll love pretty much anything … [Read more...] about Cool and Popular Toys for 3 Year-Old-Boys 2023