Toys

With three boys, it seems like it is Lego time all the time at my house. Mounds of Legos piled up just waiting for the next great idea to hit, or a work in progress just waiting to be finished...

It's not unusual to find children as young as a year old playing on their parents' computer. Many parents encourage it, eager for their kids to get a head start with computers at a young age. ...

If you have a VTech learning laptop for your toddler, preschooler or grade-school age girl or boy, then you know they're indispensable educational toys for kids. My own child's VTech baby laptop...

Parents know how really expensive toys are these days. Purchasing toys for the kids might set the parents back hundreds of dollars for one purchase. Those parents looking to control excessive...

Children do not need to have the latest technical gadgets to have fun. Often, the simplest homemade toys can keep children occupied on a rainy afternoon. Homemade toys allow children to create...

Planning and building a backyard playground is an extremely fun and rewarding project. It lets the kids' imaginations go wild and will bring out your inner-child in the process. Planning and...

There’s no doubt about it: kids come with clutter. Not only do we as parents feel like our children must have the best of everything, but well-meaning friends and relatives also contribute quite...

Sand play draws in children of all ages. The feeling of sand between toes and fingers provides a tactile experience for kids and enhances fine motor skills. Free play in a sandbox often engages...

Any parent that has kids who spend too much time inside can convince them to spend time outside by buying a trampoline. Trampolines are a favorite among kids, but trampolines can also be dangerous.

Christmases and birthdays can be a dreaded time of year for parents of the kids who seem to have everything--every video game system along with every video game, every board game made in the last...

Kids need toys. They need toys to learn and develop and they need toys to keep them occupied on a rainy day. The problem is that toys are expensive. Toy stores are a place where kids can break...

Summertime is the perfect time to send children outside to enjoy some sun and exercise. Bicycles are a fun and healthy way to entertain your kids. Here are a few quick and easy games you can set...

Are your kids bored? Are you? Well here is a fun Saturday afternoon craft to try with them. Making your own Playdough is as simple as making mud-pies, and not to mention it's a lot cheaper too....

Going to the waterpark is so fun but alot of times either the waterpark is kind of a drive or it costs to much. You can make your own little waterpark in your yard. Granted it wont have huge...

Many parents work hard to pick out the perfect gift, only to find that their children are more interested in the box it came in. While this can be frustrating at first, learning that kids love...

Stilt walkers are just one of those things that capture the eye of anyone who sees them. How can you not turn and look at someone who is walking with her head and shoulders well above the crowd?...

With the intense heat of summer comes the need for your kids to take a break and cool off with kids swimming pools. A few things to consider include budget, size of pool, and style. Read on, and...

A little kids electric scooter may sound a bit scary to parents. In fact, it is scary if you have no knowledge about these toys and how to find safe models. If you know your stuff, however, it can...

Making your kids a lava lamp is safe, fun and easy. Of course, it's not a "real" lava lamp, like the commercially produced lights which are made using trade secrets, and aren't safe for kids. But...

Outside toys are often among the favorite kinds of toys for a child. They can dream and let their imagination run wild with outside toys. A slide becomes a secret entrance to a magical land. A...

Kids love to play by themselves, but they also love to play games and with their toys with their parents. Kids learn all different kinds of things that they can't teach themselves.

Traveling anywhere with children can be a challenge. My husband and I have made the long journey from Michigan to Florida many times from the time our oldest son was nine months old. Small gifts...

Kids with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) are often highly creative, intelligent children who happen to have a hard time focusing or 'sitting still'. When selecting a gift for a...

Slot cars are miniature electrically powered automobiles, usually built to scale, which are guided down a slotted track by a controller. The majority of slot cars are used in racing competitions....

With many toy recalls and Christmas just right around the corner, kids everywhere are expecting Santa to deliver the toys they've asked for. Here are a few tips to help when you're shopping for...

Are you frustrated with all the toy recalls lately? Have you thought about just buying completely natural toys for your kids for their birthdays or for Christmas? You are not alone and natural...

It's Christmas and Santa does NOT make all the toys safely with his elves @ the North Pole! 70-80% of toys that we see on the shelves are made in foreign countries, where safety standards don't...

Fisher Price toys has been making toys for children for more almost eight decades. Designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, they hold up and continue to be passed down from one generation...

There many brands and models of kids' electric cars, and many brands and models of batteries for kids' electric cars. But buying batteries for kids' electric cars can be done with a single work...

OZARK kids had to entertain themselves how- ever they could; back in the early days. Many things were made from things that were on hand. One of these was the BUTTON & STRING WHIRLIGIG. Here's...

Cabbage Patch Kids were all the rage in 1983 and they have been popular with children ever since. The cute dolls claim to all be different, have their own birth certificate and come ready for your...

If you can't pull your kids away from the sample Lego table at the toy store, create your own version at home at a fraction of the price. The activity center will not only keep your kids...

Entertaining bored kids can try even the most patient parents. Often, video games and electronics are the first thing to come to mind. But before you pick up that remote control to hand to the...

Summer is here and with summer is outdoor fun. Here is a list of 15 fun outdoor water games you can play in and out of your pool.

Kids outgrow toys quickly because their brains constantly develop and they need more stimulation with different toys. Instead of spending a lot of money to buy new toys, find some gently used toys...

Using play dough creatively is a great activity in itself, but making the dough can be an entertaining activity in itself. However, since this recipe needs to be cooked on the stove, kids will...

If your kids want to sell something or make a show, there's nothing like a real ticket booth. Kids can assemble it themselves, using their own creative genius, or you can lend them a hand. Once...

Kids love playing on gym equipment so if you run a daycare or have several children of your own, you might want to set up a play gym. You can construct a full gym outdoors, then stand back and...

For decades children all over the world have been mastering the art of imitation. Kids learn through play and often mimic what they see in their everyday life. Hence the reason why playing dress...

Pedal cars are a nostalgic part of childhood. If you didn't have one when you were a kid, you probably wanted one. Now, you can buy your own kids a pedal car and share the excitement with them....

Make your own drums the easy simple way. Your kids can make them on the kitchen table. They can play away with less noise than regular tinny sounding drums. All you have to do is supply them with...

Summer means it's time for kids to go swimming. If you have younger kids, they probably want to get into the water, too. You can buy a kiddie pool to use all summer.

Ever since the movie "Big", buying toys from F.A.O. Schwartz has been a "big" experience. If you think this toy store is simply all about a piano you can play with your feet, then you are wrong....

The Japanese Digimon television show and comic books have inspired a huge array of other Digimon merchandise, including card games, action figures and books. Digimon books are available in many...

Children enjoy playing outdoors. Playground games need minimal or no equipment and can capture kid's attention. Many of these games may remind adults of their own childhood. Learning to play these...

Too many times when kids learn to ride a bicycle they remember the falls and the fear. But this doesn't have to be the case. You can make cycling fun for your kids and give them a pastime they...

Some children dread taking baths, but bubble bath toys are a great way to add fun to their bath rituals. Whether you're buying a bubble bath toy for your own child or purchasing one as a gift for...

Sandboxes are a fun outdoor toy for kids to play in, year round if you're lucky. There are many colors, sizes and themes on the market. Know what you're looking for before you go shopping and...

Most people have many fond memories of a childhood spent on playsets. They were everywhere--at friends' homes, fast-food restaurants and maybe even in your own backyard. Swings, bridges, slides...

Have fun in the sun! There are outdoor sports toys to suit anyone and everyone. Select several kinds and sample the different options available. Best of all, while you and the kids are having fun,...