One of the hardest things about having children separated by distance from their grandparents, or other close relatives, is the inability to have meaningful, extended, or fun connections with the loved ones they infrequently see in person. Technology like Facetime is helpful, but we’ve all been there and experienced the stilted, abbreviated conversations that often […]
This extremely innovative product knocked the socks off parents and their kids. When they first saw the 4D effect (using their iPads) jump off the pages that their children had colored they flipped. It’s more than just a visual experience though. Sound accompanies the character which can also move around on the page as you
Crayola’s Neon 3D Chalk struck testers as a little bit of genius. Who would have thought that the classic sidewalk chalk was something that could be improved upon? Leave it to Crayola. The included chalk is high quality, doesn’t break easily, smooth to draw with and the neon colors are eye catching to children of
The SelfieMic by Moose Toys is not your typical karaoke machine. It is karaoke on steroids! Why? Because it is small and easily transportable, has hundreds and hundreds of current songs, kids are able to add filters, create videos and send them to friends and family. Needless to say kids flipped over this. The SelfieMic
After two months of testing the verdict was clear, Square Panda Phonics Playset is one of the finest, most well-developed and ingenious educational products we have seen to date. The set works with your iPad and covers phonics from the beginning of letter recognition to spelling complex words. Just connect your iPad, download your apps,
As parents we need to keep a keen eye out for products that truly connect with our kids. We must strive to identify what excites them and then give them access to outlets and products that let them shine. Stikbot Movie Sets are a unique way to ignite the spark of creativity in children who
Ever since they burst onto the scene, one of the things Stikbots does best is bring imagination to life. These fun little characters will provide hours of entertainment for the whole family! With Monster Stickbots Zing has expanded the line from people and pets by jumping into the world of monsters. Testers found it “surprising”,
littleBits has done it again, creating what might be the perfect mix of fun and learning. If you are unfamiliar with the brand, littleBits ingeniously teaches children the basics of electronics while giving them the tools to create really cool working gadgets. Every piece comes color-coded based on their function, input, output, power, and connector.
The Wow! Stuff Light Painting Wand surprised many testers. They told us that from the packaging, and when first taking it out of the box it appears to just be a Harry Potter licensed wand with a light at the end of it. Push the button and the light comes on. Meh. Then they delved
The Portable North Pole toy set is a fun, interactive collection of participatory activities designed to enhance your family’s Christmas. This is actually a big, broad experience with multiple pieces and parts that make up the foundation of a whole new way to enjoy the spirit of the season. The premise here is to encourage
