As a parent, nurturing your child's awareness of the medical world is important, and ensuring their comfort with doctors is a priority. A fantastic way to achieve this is by introducing a toy doctor kit into their playtime routine. Engaging in pretend play with a doctor kit can turn scary doctor visits into less traumatic, more enjoyable experiences for kids. The benefits … [Read more...] about 17 Doctor Toy Kits for Kids 2024
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16 Best Nerf Guns for Young Kids in 2024
Before we crossed the threshold of parenthood, our view on toy guns was crystal clear – a definite no for our house. The idea of our kids engaging in play involving guns did not align with our parenting principles. And then we actually had kids. Our son had the ability to spot anything gun-shaped, and whatever it was he wanted it. Reality hit, and we found ourselves … [Read more...] about 16 Best Nerf Guns for Young Kids in 2024
36 Best Gift Ideas and Fun Toys for 8-Year-Old Boys 2023
Choosing the prefect gift for an 8-year-old boy can be a task. There are so many different options available and each boy has unique interests and strengths. I know my boys were very different from each other at age 8. One is very specific about what gifts he wants while the other is happy with pretty much anything we get for him. Whether your boy tells you exactly what he … [Read more...] about 36 Best Gift Ideas and Fun Toys for 8-Year-Old Boys 2023
16 Great Goggles for Kids from Toddler to Teen 2023
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
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