Local farms are a vital part of our society, economy, and food chain. Even city dwellers are never too far from a farm, orchard, vineyard, or other agricultural site. For children, learning about farming can provide them with a wide range of knowledge and skills. Local farms are also great spots for family activities, birthday… [Read More]

Every week the garbage truck barrels down the street, collecting trash from each house. While it might not seem like a momentous occasion for adults, children often look forward to a weekly encounter with the garbage truck and sanitation workers. Heartwarming videos can be found all across social media of young children waving to the… [Read More]

Kids of all ages love playing with soft toys and in addition to being tons of fun to play with, there are many benefits of soft toys for kids. Soft toys come in many different forms, including dolls, stuffed animals, balls, blocks, cloth books and even plush cars or vehicles. Here’s a look at how… [Read More]

Camping is a fun activity for families and friends to spend time together outdoors. However, if you have children, camping may not be exciting for them initially. While some younger children and teens love to camp, others may be wary of the experience. From fear of the dark to worries about animals or a lack… [Read More]

Pull along toys for toddlers and preschoolers have been a part of childhood for many years. Along with being a wonderful toy that creates some great childhood memories, there are many benefits of pull along toys for young children. If you’re like most parents and grandparents, you probably have some fond memories of the pull… [Read More]

Most kids absolutely love music! From the time they’re babies, they enjoy moving their body to the beat of some tune. But did you know that musical toys for young children can actually help their development? Studies suggest that introducing your kids to musical toys from the time they’re born can help their physical, cognitive,… [Read More]

While building blocks lack the bells and whistles of many other toys, kids love them! And that’s a good thing because there are many benefits of building block toys for kids. Blocks offer children of all ages benefits in the following areas. Physical and cognitive development, language, social, science, and math skills. Here’s a look… [Read More]

LEGO toys have been around since 1958 and are now sold in 140 different countries around the world. It’s clear that they’re loved by kids of all ages, but what are the benefits of LEGO toys and why should they be a part of your child’s playtime? About LEGO LEGO are sold in a number… [Read More]

Kids of all ages love playing with toy cars. But what are the benefits of toy cars for young children and why should they play with them? Kids can play with toy cars inside or out and they dream up ways to play with them that adults never even though of! There’s little doubt that… [Read More]

Doll tea parties are a fun way for your child to stretch their imagination. Children of all ages can enjoy a tea party, trying new things, learning social skills, and having fun with friends or family. Tea parties can be a fun way to teach your children etiquette rules and manners, or you can simply… [Read More]

Kids love ride on toys and in addition to being tons of fun, there are many benefits of ride on toys. Ride on toys for children run the gambit from rocking horses to battery operated cars and trucks, and it’s not uncommon for many parents to buy their children one or more ride on toys…. [Read More]

There are many benefits to magnetic toys. Although there are a wide variety of magnetic toys on the market nowadays, in this article, we’ll focus on magnetic building toys. We’ll discuss the three main types of magnetic building toys and give you the benefits that toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary age kids can get from playing… [Read More]

One of the best things about learning through play is that kids learn a variety of things without even being aware that they’re learning. Toys can offer a variety of benefits and here, we’re going to look at the benefits of playing with farm animal toys. An Introduction to Assorted Types of Animals Playing with… [Read More]

As parents, we’re told that cause and effect toys are necessary for our child’s development. However, many people wonder what exactly this type of toy is and what are the benefits of cause and effect toys? These are good questions and in this article, we’ll explore what cause and effect toys are and the benefits… [Read More]

There are all kinds of toys that can aid your child’s intellectual development. In this article we’ll focus on how soft toys are helpful for cognitive development. If you subscribe to a parenting magazine or visit parenting sites, you know that experts recommend that you choose toys that help your child’s cognitive development. While that… [Read More]

There are many reasons why you should choose cooperative games and toys over competitive ones. In this article, we’ll list some of those reasons and explain why we believe cooperative play is more valuable than competitive play. From a very young age your child is introduced to a competitive world and surrounded by a competitive… [Read More]