The older kids get, the harder it can be to find them holiday gifts that make their eyes sparkle. And let’s be honest after all the stress of this past year, they could use a little extra sparkle.

But fear not. While they may have us bested when it comes to celebrity TikTok star knowledge, you have an advantage: #TeamMotherly. Our editors have combed through the internet looking for THE BEST recommendations for toys and gifts, which ensures you get to hang on to #coolmom status.

Here are the best gifts for the older cool kids in your life.

ooly Shrink-Its! DIY Shrink Art Kit

ooly

$15.99

1. Razzle Dazzle DIY Gem Art Kit

From a smiling taco to a piece of pizza caught by surprise, this shrink art kit offers designs they’re sure to find amusing. After they color and shrink their collection they can fashion them into necklaces and key chains to keep or give to their pals!

Me and the World An Infographic Exploration

Chronicle Books

$18.99

2. Me and the World

Packed with colorful illustrations and immersive infographics, Me & the World offers kids a look at other cultures and customs in a way they’ll not only understand, but enjoy. A Smithsonian Magazine Best Children’s Book, it’s a great title for even the most reluctant readers with so much to learn and look at on every page.

Big Kid Gift Guide Digital Camera

Sevenat

$53.99

3. Digital Camera

This real digital camera is the perfect way for your budding photographer to bloom. It’s easy to use without lacking any cool features. It’s HD and supports a 32GB SD card, so your child’s creativity can take over!

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Pipsticks

$11.95

4. Sticker Club

Fact: You are never too old to love stickers. The Pipsticks Kids Club sends a packet of fun and high-quality stickers each month, starting at just $11.95 per month. This is truly a gift that keeps giving and will help them stay excited (and thinking of you) all year long.

Brittanica Books Gross FACTopia

Brittanica Books

$14.99

5. Gross FACTopia

The truth is, most kids love gross stuff. For the kid that can’t resist a good poop fact or stinky world record, this encyclopedia is perfect. It’s brimming with interesting (and icky!) facts about the world. It covers a ton of topics kids love to learn about and will definitely come up in dinner conversation whether you like it or not.😬

Mudpuppy Chocolate Shop 500 Piece Search and Find Puzzle

Mudpuppy

$24.50

6. Chocolate Shop 500 Piece Search and Find Puzzle

Puzzles are a great way to bring the family together or take some time to calm the brain and decompress. This one, with its cute and busy Chocolate Shop illustration, combined with the fact it’s 500 pieces makes it just the right amount of challenging. But wait! When they’re finally done, there are 45 things to look for to keep the fun going.

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Flow

$10.29

7. ​'The Kids' Book of Paper Love'

Art-loving kids will delight in this book (and honestly, you might, too). Each page is either a beautifully designed piece of paper to craft with or a mini paper-related project: origami, paper dolls, pen pal kit and more.

Koiaxy Neon Sign

Koicaxy

$16.99

8. LED Sign

Take their bedroom decor up a notch with some fun LED lights! This one is perfect for gamer kiddos and is both USB and battery powered, allowing you to place it anywhere they want.

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Piccolina

$28

9. Trailblazer T-Shirt

Sure, Wonderwoman and Princess Leia are cool, but they’ve got nothing on the likes of women like Malala, Susan B. Anthony and Rosa Parks. Celebrating real human role models with Piccolina’s inspiring Trailblazer T-shirts is a non-negotiable this year. They’re made from super high-quality cotton and feature colorful renditions of famous (and not surprisingly, not so famous) female icons designed by female artists from all over the world.