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The Nintendo Switch: The Best Video Game System for Kids

Linzi - October 24, 2022

Let's talk Nintendo Switch. W/ family-friendly & adventure games, it's the best video gaming system for kids, & I love it much more than PlayStation + Xbox.

Strong opinions, inside.

4 Toys We Swore By For My Toddler’s First Plane Ride

Amy Vafa - April 6, 2022

These are 4 toys that my husband I now totally swear by for traveling w/ our toddler, arguably the only things we need to pack. That + snacks, lots & lots of snacks.

My little family recently made the trip to San Diego, my husband’s hometown, to finally bring our son there to introduce him to all...

Surprise Powerz STEM Dolls: Perfect For Kids Who Like Math AND...

Meredith Plunkett - October 27, 2021

While I question her discernment of donuts, I have to say, she has a point about these dolls. The Surprise Powerz Dolls, educational toys for young kids, really are all that and a bag of chips.

To know my six-year-old, Elise, is to know her unbridled joy for everything life has to offer. The nondescript donut place in town? The...

Gift Guide For The Comic Book Lover

Sydney Oswald - October 20, 2021

Have a comic book lover in your life (or someone looking to start drawing)? We've found uber-cool gift ideas for them (think drawing, drafting & swag).

I think one of the most daunting things about walking into an art store is the 4,000 types of paper and 800 types of...

17 Cool Gifts for Teens (& Tweens)

Shana - October 19, 2021

We're eyeing cool gifts for tweens & teens — gifts that go beyond the usual popular requests (video games, phones) but will still 'wow' 'em (& maybe their parents, too).

Things are changing in our house. Our old playroom, once filled with blocks and Magna-Tiles and dress-up costumes and Nerf guns...has been recently renovated...

We Love Chess: 5 Favorite Products To Teach Kids Chess

Shana - September 9, 2021

Obvi our kids were going to learn how to play chess. We’re not trying to raise grandmasters; we think chess is a life skill. From the best chess boards to apps & books: our 5 tips.

I first beat Mike on our honeymoon. We were staying at some small B&B in California, and it was raining that day. Moodily, we...

Books for Kids Featuring AAPI Characters

Meredith Plunkett - May 24, 2021

I scoured the internet & library for kids' books featuring AAPI characters. This is just a sampling & certainly doesn't cover the breadth + diversity of the AAPI experience.

One of the ways I find most helpful to start meaningful discussions with my children about topics such as ethnicities, cultures, religions, equity, etc.,...