The transition from infant to toddler always feels so significant. One day your child is a (cute) baby lump on the floor, and the next day she's walking around like a miniature person and destroying everything. Toddlers are simultaneously incredibly stressful and unceasingly fun, and both aspects can be traced to their insatiable curiosity and capacity for learning. For this … [Read more...] about 25 Best Gifts and Toys for 1-Year-Old Girls 2019
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DIY Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Entertaining a toddler or preschooler indoors can be challenging. They are so busy and curious, and they need so much attention and stimulation all the day. A few weeks ago, my 18-month-old was about to drive me crazy. It was too cold to go to the park, and we’d already been to the library twice that week. Her books and toys had lost their charm, and there’s a limit to how many … [Read more...] about DIY Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Top Cool Magnetic Toys to Buy for Kids in 2019
Why are parents and kids so “attracted” to magnetic toys this year? There are many reasons! Magnets in and of themselves are fascinating. Kids love playing with magnets, learning about their poles, and playing with different strengths and sizes. Additionally, magnetic toys are almost always educational and great for STEM development. Many of the magnetic toys on this list … [Read more...] about Top Cool Magnetic Toys to Buy for Kids in 2019
Binky Break-up: How to Get Your Toddler to Give Up the Pacifier
It goes by many names: paci, binky, soothie. (I heard they call it a “dummy” in Australia!) But one thing most moms agree on is that our relationship with it is love-hate, at best. It's the greatest invention ever when it keeps your baby asleep at night or quiet at crucial times, but it doesn't take long to start cursing your dependency on it when you can't find it (but it's … [Read more...] about Binky Break-up: How to Get Your Toddler to Give Up the Pacifier
10 Best Water Shoes for Toddlers
One universal truth about kids is that kids gotta move! I wouldn't want to put any limits on my kids' exploration, which is why these water shoes are so awesome! They cover so many outdoor and indoor activities for toddlers--wet or dry, slippery or rough terrain! Toddlers already are a little unsure on their feet. They are just starting to explore their world on … [Read more...] about 10 Best Water Shoes for Toddlers