Toys

The Taming of the Toys

Taming Toys From the moment you open the doors, all you see is chaos. Blocks are strewn about to the left, trains thrown off the tracks to the right, a...

9 Great Toddler & Preschooler Toys for Kids with Special Needs

Are you looking for some great toys for the holidays (or even a birthday)? Here are a few favorites of ours. Some can be a bit pricey, most you can...

Toying with Learning PLAY TIPS

Toys and games have tons of play value! It’s important to think “outside the box” when playing with toys and games to fuel kids’ curiosity and imagination. Change the rules,...

Are Too Many Toys & Games Hurting Your Child’s Health?

With the holiday season fast approaching, you can expect a vast array of toys and games to be advertised on television, in flyers, and certainly all over the Internet. Retailers...

Gifts That Make Memories

Gifts That Make Memories Recommended by Ahren Hoffman Even with all the wonder during the holidays, most kids will tell you that some of their favorite memories have to do...

EASTER FUN: Alternatives to Chocolate

EASTER FUN: Alternatives to Chocolate BJ is a big fan of an Easter egg hunt but he doesn’t eat chocolate. I, personally, find it shocking that any child of mine...

Toymaker Giant Fined for Allowing Lead Paint. What Does this Ruling Mean for Families?

Toymaker giant Mattel, and its subsidiary Fisher-Price, has been fined $2.3 million by

Gifts for Now… and Later

Gifts for the Holidays Holidays are a time to get together with friends and family and gift giving is oftentimes a part of the party. This year there are some...

Mom Approved Gifts: Perfect Season for Fun

Mom Approved Gifts Buying gifts for a child or teen with special needs can prove challenging. As a Mom to a son who has Cerebral Palsy, I have struggled over...

Brain-Building Fun: Inclusive Games for Families and Kids

Brain-Building Games These days, information about building our brains’ capacity and skills seems to be everywhere. “Change your brain, and you’ll change your life,” they say. Could it be true?...