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Craving Sensory Input

From Wrestling to Working: Using “Heavy Work” to Calm High-Energy Twin Boys

Allie Walld 1 week ago

You've probably heard the nursery rhyme that tells us what girls and boys are made of. In case you need a reminder, this is what it says about girls: "Sugar, and spice, and everything nice, that's what little girls are made of." And this is what it says about boys: "Snips, snails, and puppy dogs' tails, that's what little boys are made of." One descriptor is flattering; the other,...

Yearning for Learning

Full STEAM Ahead: 10 Educational Toys That Will Foster a Love for Learning

Allie Walld 1 month ago

One of the coolest things about being a parent is watching your kids discover the world around them and witnessing the moments when things click into place and they figure out how things actually work. Children learn through play, and while they're having fun, they conduct experiments, file away important details, and connect the dots as they learn how to do things on their own....

Creativity Unbound

Unleash Your Twins’ Inner Engineers with These Interactive Building Blocks

Allie Walld 3 months ago

One of the easiest ways for your children to learn is by playing with age-appropriate toys that encourage early education in several key areas of development. Given the chance, a kid can train their brain through fun, interactive play. Whether it's through independent or cooperative play, there are toy sets designed to amplify early education skills. One fantastic offering our twins...

Drive Like a Grannie

Twin-Approved: Grannies Car Boosts Motor Skills & Cuts Out Screen Time

Allie Walld 4 months ago

If you're a Bluey fan and are wondering if the Grannies Car Coupe is for real life, I can assure you, yes, it's for real life! This cozy coupe from Little Tikes is a Bluey-themed ride-on toy that's rated for kids from 18 months up to five years old (with a maximum weight limit of 50 pounds). It works with such a big age range because it's designed to grow alongside your kids. It's got...

Plenty of Play Room

If You’re Expecting Twin Newborn Babies, This is the Best Activity Play Mat

Allie Walld 5 months ago

If you're expecting twins and are on the hunt for key items you'll need when your babies arrive, you're about to cross one essential item off of your list. From one twin mom to another, the 4-in-1 Kickin' Tunes Music Activity Gym Play Mat by Baby Einstein is the only play mat you'll need, so you may as well go ahead and add it to your baby registry. Why is this play mat so good for...

Mud & Muck

The Dirt on Dirt: 3 Toddler Tidbits That Turn Mud into Good, Clean Fun

Allie Walld 5 months ago

When you're a toddler who's trying to learn everything there is to know about this great, big world we live in, digging right in and getting your hands dirty is one of the best ways to learn. While there is an actual calendar day devoted to celebrating the majesty of mud, in the eyes of a toddler, EVERY day can (and should) be spent splashin' through the mud and the muck. Dirt's fun,...

Sun Surf Sand

The Top 10 Toys to Help You Slide into Summer Mode with Your Twins

Allie Walld 6 months ago

There's nothing that hits quite like the first day of summer. You can almost feel the shift of energy in the air as we slide into the summer solstice. As if life with twins isn't already busy enough, when summer hits, we want to pack in as many sun-soaked memories as we can. It's nice to get out and hit up different hot spots with the family, but it's also nice to be able to kick back...

Get Your Hands Dirty

Dig into Gardening & Teach Your Kids How to Connect with Nature

Allie Walld 6 months ago

No matter how old you are, there's something special and oh-so-satisfying about getting your hands dirty. Probably because you're having fun, or learning—or both. While things might get messy, taking your kids outside to spend some time digging around in the garden can be a great way for them to learn about flowers, vegetables, and herbs, and how to actually work in the garden. It...

One Fine Canine

Speak!: Meet the Pup Who’s Encouraging Language Development in Toddlers

Allie Walld 6 months ago

If your twins are nearing toddlerhood, they've probably begun babbling and, before you know it, they'll be going a mile-a-minute with stories and tidbits they just can't wait to share with you. But before they become Chatty Kathys (or Karls?), they need to learn how to carry a conversation. And, in order to be able to do that, they also need to grasp the fundamentals of language,...

Get Groovin’

Crank Up Your Littles’ Love of Music with This Rockin’ Record Player

Allie Walld 8 months ago

If your kids are musically inclined, you may want to bridge their love of toys and tunes. The Fisher-Price Rockin' Record Player can give your toddlers some hands-on time to harmonize their gross motor skills, their attention and listening skills, and their independence. Play and development go hand-in-hand. This fun, retro-style toy fosters growth, learning, and self-regulation...