These posts have been tagged as Ages 5-8

  • November 17th, 2009

    Honey, I Lost the Kids

    Simple solutions to make sure your little ones stay close

    “She was just here a second ago…”

    It happens to all parents at some point: you look away for one second, and your child is nowhere to be seen. It’s not foul play; your little one just found something bright and shiny and wandered away. But in that insane moment, Read more

  • November 13th, 2009

    Blast Off with Kid-Friendly Science

    Inventive experiments makes science fun for all ages

    As an author, teacher, toy designer, and Emmy-winning science TV-show host, Steve Spangler was already well accomplished. Then one day, he dared to mix Mentos with Diet Coke, and created a phenomenon.
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  • November 6th, 2009

    Hack Your Way to Being a Better Dad

    Site provides countless tips and tricks from other parents

    Are you one of those dads who laughs whenever you see a limited-edition $800 bamboo play fort, because you know an empty box would be a lot more fun? Then head over to  Read more

  • 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