There has been a flood of very public discussions and debates about how teenagers are using their mobile devices and when (i.e. during school hours, while driving). It is a highly charged issue that centers around the fast paced development of new technologies that we are all enamored with. Code9 Mobile is a transparent tool […]
The Brobo character is based on a TV series that admittedly many of our parent testers had never heard of or seen. Neither had their children and yet these odd stuffed Brobo’s were appealing and quite desirable to the kids. Perhaps it is the big eyes so favored by anime these days; perhaps it is
Easy, fun and rewarding the Miracle-Gro Kids Root Viewer gives children an “ants-eye” view of how seeds take root, flowers emerge and root vegetables grow. The kit comes with everything you will need, an instruction booklet, soil, seeds and plants. The whole project takes about fifteen minutes, then the fun and required patience come into
When half a dozen testers started their reviews with “this is the best set of instructions I have ever read” well we had to stand up and take notice. Everything in this nature kit made growing tomatoes exciting and educational thanks to the easy, self-explanatory directions. The lesson, learning about how light and gravity affect
When it comes to car seats for your baby and young child the number one factor parents look for is safety. RECARO has done their homework and then some. Testers were impressed with the numerous safety features built into the design of the ProRide. One of the most referred to features was the headwings which
Balance bikes are quickly becoming the training method of choice for teaching children the critical control technique needed to step up to a bicycle. There are all types of models on the market, several of which have come through our testing center doors. First Bike stood out to our testers for its eye catching design,
Offering a wonderful variety of stories and early reading activities for preschoolers, Speekaboos really connected with our testers as a place where their children could develop their literacy and listening skills as well as their computer proficiency. Utilizing bright colors and cute characters children were excited to get started doing everything the site offered. There
Using the magic of the TV screen to teach kids phonics, spelling, comprehension and loads of sight words, is what the people at Rock ‘N Learn do best. For years they have been engaging children and teaching them fundamental educational concepts in unique and fun ways. Utilizing superbly produced music with enthusiastic animation kids are
An absolutely delightful game for young girls who love their Disney princesses. All the magic of the movies and their favorite characters are captured in this board game that encourages active participation and creativity. Being able to choose which princess you were going to be and then collecting cute and colorful gems, hit all the
This creative new board game was a hit with young testers but more importantly in the eyes of parents, this was a game that appealed to boys and girls equally. With bold, colorful graphics they were intrigued and eager to play. The game is all about strengthening fine motor skills, understanding balancing principals and using
