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Drive Like a Grannie

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

Allie Walld 1 week 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 2 weeks 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 3 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...

Downloading

3 Apps Every Parent Should Install Right Now!

Drew Kozub 4 months ago

Screen time has been a thing since the days of tube TVs in the family room. However, with more tablets and smartphones in homes than ever before, screen time becomes an unavoidable part of parenthood. How much time you choose to give your kids is an important decision to make, and equally important is what kinds of things will be on those screens.

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Why We’re Flipping Over This Early Education Game

Allie Walld 5 months ago

Who doesn't love a good pancake? The only thing better than getting to eat a soft, fluffy flapjack is playing with your food. Pancake Pile-Up by Educational Insights lets your toddlers do just that (without any of the mess), while teaching them fundamentals for early education. This game is stacked with tons of fun things for your toddlers, and the bottom of the game box doubles as...

Cuddly Companion

High-Tech Teddy Bears Arriving This Summer

Allie Walld 6 months ago

This summer, your kids could have a cuddly new companion that will keep them connected with their loved ones. Announced at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada last week, Hubble the Bear is a smart communicator that combines connection, safety, and screen-free fun. With Hubble the Bear, children are able to securely exchange messages in real-time with friends and...