Toddler Learn & Play

The best Montessori toys for 2-year-olds, according to an expert

Enrich your toddler’s play with quality, educational Montessori toys for 2-year-olds.

Activities for a 2-year-old: Fostering your toddler’s development

Who's ready for a pom pom party or cute coffee date?

Activities for an 18-month-old: Fostering your toddler’s development

From animal matching to playing vet, here are our favorite activities to do with your busy toddler.

Press play: 20 of the best podcasts for kids of all ages

Smart, funny and interactive listening for the whole family to enjoy.

How to make homemade sustainable finger paint for kids

This taste-safe homemade finger paint uses food scraps to create color. Try the DIY for a memorable and eco-friendly play day.

How to make a sensory bin for kids with objects from nature

Want to familiarize your little one with the wonders of nature? Start with a sensory bin that incorporates foraged artifacts like leaves, twigs, stones, and sand.

7 easy ways to introduce STEM education to your kids

How to use STEM education to inspire problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity skills.

13 play kitchens that are actually aesthetically pleasing (and still super fun)

Yes, some are even nicer than our real kitchens.

21 fascinating science books for curious kids of all ages 

When it comes to feeding their brains, stem books for kids are the perfect fuel.

8 best Montessori busy books to keep your little one entertained while learning

Parents of littles ones love Montessori busy books for good reason—here are our 10 faves.

Daniel Tiger is the perfect antidote to screen time guilt

It resembles practices of displaying empathy, showing appreciation, regulating emotions and so much more. 

This viral DIY Dollar Tree dentist kit is a must-have for kids of all ages

This viral TikTok will have you running to your nearest Dollar Tree!

‘Would you rather?’ and other fun games to play in the car

The only thing that can get your kiddo buckled and ready to go on time? Playing fun games in the car.

10 wellness books that help toddlers deal with big emotions

Your little ones have big feelings, and these books are full of simple self-soothing and coping skills they’ll use now and for years to come.

35 sensory play activities to stimulate your toddler’s beautiful brain

These simple ideas will keep your toddler exploring and help their brains develop, too.

15 TV shows about kindness for kids

Entertainment with a side of educational learning.

11 dinosaur coloring pages that’ll make your kids go, “Rawr!”

Your budding paleontologist will love this creativity activity.

17 kids’ toys and games to celebrate Women’s History and inspire the next generation of trailblazers

We've rounded up some seriously fun ways to celebrate the hard-working, trailblazing women who have left their mark on the world.

If your child is afraid of the dentist, this toy may help

Brushing teeth has never been this fun.

As California’s First Partner and a mother, here’s how I’m addressing tech addiction in kids

Conversation and connection are critical ingredients to building and sustaining healthy relationships between kids and technology.