Archive for October, 2009

  • October 15th, 2009

    Rockets in Your Pockets

    Seemingly simple toy provides serious sky-high fun

    Based on a very simple premise, Stomp Rockets are among the very few toys that are a hit with just about everyone. Any 3-year old can figure it out: put your rocket (actually a soft foam tube) on the air hose, stomp on the pad, and Read more

  • October 15th, 2009

    Be the Smartest Dad on the Block

    Nurtureshock offers surprising insight into children’s behavior

    Two years ago, Po Bronson made a big splash with his article “How Not to Talk to Your Kids” in New York magazine. In one of those everything-you-know-is-wrong moments, Bronson argues (with the research to back it up) that parents’ never-ending praise — “Great job, Timmy!” — is actually hurtful for a number of reasons. Read more

  • October 14th, 2009

    Make it Stick with BLIK

    Stylish reusable decals let you decorate a room in minutes

    When was the last time you had time to paint a room in your house? Exactly. Since it can be a small victory just getting the kid dressed in the morning, Read more