Why should we, as parents, breathe a sigh of relief when our kids put down their tablets, computers, or phones and pick up an action figure, dress up outfit, or hula hoop? Because we know balance is key! Electronics time isn’t tragic – it just needs to be balanced with reading, building,drawing, exploring, imagining, […]

Like all toys, wooden toys can also get soiled and need to be cleaned. But you need to remember that wooden toys shouldn't be cleaned the same way you would the plastic ones. Here are some steps to follow to clean them properly. How to clean painted or finished wooden toys. Step 1 Use an […]

Here's an update on another toy that has been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  Disney Recalls the Forky 11” Plush Toy Due to Choking Hazard:Recall Date: July 8, 2019                                                                                    Name of product: Forky 11” Plush Toys Hazard:The “googly” plastic eyes on the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.  Remedy:RefundConsumers […]

Is your child's toy box full of toys, but he/she only plays with a select few?  Kids often toss aside toys that only do a small, limited number of things.  They are fun for awhile but pretty soon they become too predictable.  That means your child gets bored and kids don’t like to be bored. […]

Toys for 2-year-olds (toddlers) Toddlers quickly learn language and have some sense of danger. They do a lot of physical “testing”: climbing, hanging by their arms, rolling, jumping from heights, and rough-and-tumble play. They have good control of their hands and fingers and like to do things with small objects. Good toys for 2-year-olds: Things […]

There are many toys and appropriate play materials that are actually free, as they are typically found right in your own home. Things like cardboard boxes, plastic bowls and lids, collections of plastic bottle caps, and other “treasures” can be used in more than one way by children of different ages. In this part of […]

While you may be able make your child play sports or engage in physical activities to develop their physical abilities, the same can’t be done when it comes to the development of their cognitive/mental abilities. As parents, guardians and caretakers, you would need to create a learning environment that promotes mental development. You have to […]

Which ones and why were they recalled? These were posted on the. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's web page. These are posted periodically, whenever a product is recalled. Check out their webpage for more details if you have any of these toys. 1. Target Recalls Wooden Toy Vehicles Due to Choking Hazard:Recall Date: April 18, 2019 […]

4.Make sure your child is physically ready for the toy. An example would be if parents of older kids buy a bike one size too big so as not to have to buy a new bike the next year. This tactic can lead to serious injury if a child doesn't have the physical skills to […]

For children, especially the younger ones, toys are their treasures. But if you, as a parent, are not careful in choosing which toys your child has, those toys can be hazardous, too. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission there were 251.700 estimated toy-related, emergency department -treated injuries in 2017 . Of those, 73 […]