Another winner for the Jumpstart series that so impressed our testers from start to finish during this testing cycle. This title calls on characters that are instantly recognizable from previous releases to ease players into the experience. After getting signed in, your child will eagerly begin exploring the seemingly endless avenues littered throughout the 3D […]
When you sit your preschool aged child down in front of the computer and hand over the mouse, you want to know that they are going to be entertained, engaged and even educated. If you agree with that statement then the Jumpstart series is a great first step, for both of you. Packaged ingeniously with
Wow Spin Master wasn’t kidding when they named this bubbly bath toy, this thing makes a blizzard of foamy bubbles. Parents and children were thrilled how fast the bath filled up with these unique bubbles. Unique in that they are not the traditional thick bubbles you might be used to. Parents liked this new kind
A truly fun twist on traditional fantasy card games Bakugan was a surprise hit in our testing centers. Priced to attract even the most cautious buyer, the fun really comes through when you roll your brawler onto the playing surface and it magically pops up and open. Nothing will prepare you for the first time
One of the real successes of a book about the unique and very personal journey a woman takes through the course of her pregnancy is its ability to connect the reader to stories of other Moms. Tori Kropp weaves real stories throughout her book along with her own advice and suggestions to create a very
We are all very aware of the dangerous and harmful material that pervades much of the Internet. As marvelous and indispensable a tool as it has become for us in our daily lives the fact remains that there is content that is wildly inappropriate for young eyes. Livia offers a subscription service that constantly monitors
A follow-up to one of our favorite games, Spy Alley Junior follows in the footsteps of the original Spy Alley game with another Seal of Approval. Parents raved how their kids were hooked after just one game and kept asking to play again and again. The game itself is very well produced with sturdy pieces,
Over the years we have seen numerous video games released to coincide with theatrical movie releases and sadly many of them miss the mark. Kung Fu Panda breaks that mold and scored great reviews from our testers. The graphics are simply amazing and left many parents shaking their heads in disbelief at how advanced and
Coach Kevin Kush has penned an impassioned plea to all organizers, parents and participants in youth sports, “Let’s return to the roots of good behavior on the athletic field.” Let’s teach our children, who look to adults as role models, the lessons of respect, responsibility and courtesy. We have all had those cringe moments out
If you are looking for a family game night experience that can truly involve not just your immediate family but older generations as well, look no further. Say Anything will have you all on the edge of your seats. The game is unique in that so many people can play but nobody spends any time










