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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...
Taking Child’s Play Seriously
There is a wonderful article on the importance of the right play for kids in the New York Times this week, "Taking Playtime Seriously." Not only...
Zoo on the Loose, Perfect Language Learning Game
I love to "find" a fantastic language learning game and in this case, it was on the game shelf at my grandkids' house and due to the kids'...
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...
Best Books and Toys to Teach Animal Sounds
I get a lot of requests for ideas for toys for specific needs, some for speech therapy and some just for gifts to kids and grandchildren. Thought...
Did Google Home Teach Baby First Word?
I was just getting ready to write a blog about best toys and books to teach babies animal sounds. A mom had asked me for ideas for Christmas gifts...
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...
Best Water Table for Christmas
Sounds a bit like an oxymoron, water table in the winter, right? But my niece a asked my advice on the best water table for her toddler as grandma...
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...
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