There is no doubt that the world our children are growing up in a vastly different from the one we experienced during our youth. There are images and influences that bombard them on a daily basis and it is the responsibilty of parents to help them navigate and make sense of it all. This book […]
Over the years we have seen lots of products and methods for parents to try in order to make the toilet training process less problematic. From treats to targets it certainly has run the gamut. Toilet Buddies is a fun and friendly way to introduce your child to the toilet. The set of decals and
What’s Gnu? We’ll tell you. It’s a great spelling game from ThinkFun that encourages quick recognition of letters and short words. The magic letter dispenser reveals two letters and players quickly try to find ways to match them with a card to make a three letter word. Our testers reported seeing improved letter, sound and
Leave it to Disney to create a true destination website for pre-schoolers. This wonderful new web service is chock full of so many activities and learning adventures that your child will think that the Internet was made just for them. The system is a completely interactive portal (after you download the very large software files)
One of the most imaginative games we have seen, JabberJot requires players to bring a sense of fun, silliness and creativity to the table. Perfect for large groups at a party, or for a quiet family game night with as few as four players, JabberJot keeps the action moving and the wild storylines flowing. Sets
As good as the original Disney Sceneit was, it’s even more fun with this new Deluxe Tin edition. More than just repackaging, Screenlife has endeavored to add considerable value to the product and our testers liked the results. There are more clips and characters from Disney and Pixar movies, more questions and more on-screen challenges
Bingo, as timeless as it is, does have a bit of a reputation for being popular in churches and VFW halls. You won’t find this version in any of those venues, but you can bet it will be a hit wherever youngsters and Bingo players who are young at heart are. By tying together the
Having a musical rhythm backing you up as you either learn or hone your jump-roping skills is always a plus. Jump to the Beat is a wonderful musical accompanist that makes jumping even more fun. Loaded with a great music CD and not one but two jump ropes and a DVD. The DVD is really
We can’t speak for them but the Do-Re-Me & You mantra must be to combine uniquely entertaining products for children together in very attractive packaging. Once again they have relied on what works best and impressed our testers with Shoofly Pie, a fun storybook featuring great graphics and an accompanying CD that contains both the
There is a certain sense of satisfaction, what some call an “A-Hah!” moment, when you find something you have been searching for. Whether its keys, homework or a safety pin, we’ve all had that moment and it feels great. I Spy Eagle Eye is full of A-Hah! moments as you hunt to find items amidst
