As parents we try our best, and oftentimes fail, to keep our child away from screens as much as possible, so any time spent with books is a blessing. Testers were delighted to discover this amazing book and encouraged other parents to make sure it is on your shelf for a variety of reasons. The […]
Many of us know Smithsonian as the venerable institution that is a “must see” when in Washington DC. Visits there are eye opening, engaging and informative. Silver Dolphin has teamed with the Smithsonian to cram an incredible amount of age-appropriate content into a sturdy box filled with the kind of fascinating information that has become
R&R Games has hit the nail on the head with a quick and easy to learn game that is challenging and a blast to play over and over. Cup-A-Cup is a quick moving and quick thinking game that can be played in just ten minutes. The instructions are clear and easy to understand. The game
Wonky is ready to take its place in your Family Game Night rotation. Testers described it as being a lot like Jenga, but with a unique twist. The game is all about stacking Wonky cubes, wonky because they are “crazy-shaped” with 3 flat and 3 curved sides so the tower you are building quickly becomes
After two months of testing families are still loving and laughing Lift In! Deluxe. The goal is to build structures revealed on your challenge cards using cranes…attached to your head! Now you understand the laughter. The game comes with headbands to easily attach the crane to your head and it takes a very steady head
What a strange, unique and ultimately cool idea MGA had, putting a car inside a tire. Now that’s thinking outside the box, or the tire, or inside the…nevermind. The toy set comes fully assembled with a big tire, a dual-facing race car and a remote control. The R/C unit features two forward and two backward
After two full months of testing raves were the only kind of reviews we received about Puzzlets. Parents were absolutely over the moon about this completely unique toy/game experience. In a nutshell, Puzzlets gets kids thinking while playing a video game. Easy to understand and even easier to set up, kids must use physical programming
This beautifully crafted antique style stove is perfect for any girl who is a fan of American Girl dolls (or any 18 inch dolls). The quality and detail stood out for parents from the outset. The stove is made from solid wood and painted with markings and hardware that really enhance the antique look. Testers
Children were excited to test Tabtor, not because they were math junkies but because it was a great opportunity to make math lessons fun by having them on the iPad. Whatever it takes, right? Tabtor is not a stand-alone app, it is an interactive learning experience with real math tutors. After signing up your child
The Reste is an innovative design for parents of new babies concerned with how their baby is sleeping. Parents appreciated how the package offered simple step by step instructions and what its intended purpose is. When they opened it up they found a product that is well made with soft cotton. They also liked the
