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*These* are the best birthday gifts for a 5-year-old

It is so fun to watch kids' littles personalities bloom at this age.

18 snow toys that will keep the family entertained all winter

Suit up and get ready for some snowy fun!

The best developmental toys for babies and kids, according to an early childhood development expert

No batteries required.

This fox has been sold out for months, but now it’s back! (and we don’t know for how long)

Move over teddy bears, there's a new classic in town.

6 gifts that will spark your child’s curiosity about the world

A gift that sparks a child's curiosity is a gift that keeps on giving.

We created an at-home movie theater for our toddler (and it was so easy)

If we can't go to the movies, then we'll have the movies come to us with an at-home movie theater.

This new series teaches kids mindfulness and we’re obsessed

Apple TV+ announces new kids' series, 'Stillwater.'

The Elf on the Shelf is back… and in quarantine

"Elves traveling from the North Pole must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival."

If a bike is on their list this year, you don’t want to miss this sale

Ride like the wind—in style, of course.

6 simple ways to teach kids emotional intelligence (that you’re probably already doing)

Bonus: These practices benefit the whole family.

This research-backed play gym is the only thing you need for the first year of play

It keeps my three children entertained at the same time, despite their age differences.

15 boredom-busting indoor toys + activities for children

Between weather and quarantine you'll likely be spending hours upon hours inside with your kids. Of course you're worried about health and safety—but you're probably also thinking about how in the world to entertain your little one for an extended period of time.

6 Montessori activities for babies—no new toys required

Here's how to entertain a baby without buying lots of stuff.

How to manage kids’ attention during virtual learning (and prevent meltdowns)

From expert contributors.

Playing with stuffed animals is the worst—but I still do it for my child

True life: I have literally fallen asleep while playing stuffed animals with my daughter, it is so soul-piercingly boring.

Is buying a Roomba worth it? (Spoiler alert: yes)

Plus four other splurge-worthy cleaning tools.

‘No’ means no and other life lessons I’m teaching my daughters

I’m determined to raise my daughters to be strong, confident, and happy. I want them to grow up to be warriors.

7 activities that teach preschoolers + toddlers social skills

These games teach toddlers + preschoolers about sharing, taking turns, making conversation and showing empathy.

My kids’ first cold of the pandemic school year was a nightmare for our family

It's going to be a long cold & flu season.

These challenges from Nike PLAYlist are exactly what my child needs to stay active

Plus a fall family bucket list to keep everyone moving all season long.