First of all you have to play with the toy or game to be familiar with it. When I was doing speech therapy I had a whole group of kids I could play...
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New York Toy Fair 2019 Toy Trends, Learning Through Play
Just walking into the New York Toy Fair got my heart pumping to the beat of the drums as the parade of characters assembled to lead the opening of...
Toy Fair Trends New York 2018, Lots of Learning
What fun to step right into the parade lineup as I started my adventure through the New York Toy Fair last week! The opening ribbon cutting ceremony...
Calling out the Learning in Toys
Those of you who know me, know that it is part of my mission to get companies to call out the learning potential in their toys and games for parents...
What Were Kids’ Favorite Christmas Gifts? These Ruled at our House!
With the excitement of Christmas and the holidays past, it is fun to reflect on what toys, games and books were the biggest hits with the kids with...
Great Kids’ Tech Toys for Holiday Gifts
As you know I get excited about great toys that teach! Here are some that I have awarded with our PAL Award as well as new findings that I think...
Don’t Miss the Depth of Learning in Legos
As I am sitting at the table, blogging next to one of my grandsons, I hear "1, 2, 3, 4..." and am reminded again of the many dimensions of learning...
Crayola retires color on National Crayon Day
Okay you heard it here...Crayola is retiring the dandelion color from its 24 crayon box. I sure hope its replacement is bright yellow because kids...
Toy Fair New York 2017 Toys for Special Needs
I've always been a speech therapist who uses "off the shelf" toys not "therapy" toys to engage kids with special needs. They deserve to have the...
Toy Fair Trends New York 2017
Stepping through the doors of New York City's International Toy Fair always pumps me up, the air charged with excitement, innovation, creativity,...
Kids’ Biographies Inspire Next Generation Leaders
I always appreciate a good biography written for children, especially one that inspires young girls to be their best. During a weekend with some of...
Boys Love Girls’ Stem Products Too!
Okay that's a crazy title in this world of controversy about labeling toys by gender. But I can't help it. Boys DO like to play with great toys that...
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