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21 Fantastic Gifts for 5-Year-Olds, According to Parents Who KnowPlay
Every single one encourages fun and play, which is exactly what five-year-olds want.
Alicia Betz
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21 Fantastic Gifts for 5-Year-Olds, According to Parents Who Know
Every single one encourages fun and play, which is exactly what five-year-olds want.
Alicia Betz
1 day ago
The Hottest Toy This Season Is One That Even Adults Will Recognize
Gotta catch ‘em all — and quickly, because they’re selling fast!
Jessica Hartshorn
Nov 15, 2023
3 Fun and Fresh Thanksgiving Coloring Pages to Print Now
Just three super delightful Thanksgiving pages to keep the kids busy while you cook.
Thao Thai
Nov 15, 2023
The Newest, Coolest Art Supplies for Budding Artists
From markers and beading supplies to investment-worthy tables and easels.
Jessica Hartshorn
Nov 10, 2023
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Starting at Just $1
For extra moments of joy during the holidays.
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 9, 2023
This $16 Find Is One of the Best Purchases I’ve Ever Made at IKEA — And That’s Saying Something
I totally underestimated how big of an impact this product would have on our family life.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 8, 2023
The 20 Best Toys for Under $30
From Barbie and Paw Patrol toys to new Fingerlings and Magic Mixies.
Jessica Hartshorn
Nov 8, 2023
The Best Gifts for Young Neurodivergent Kids
Lean toward items that support a child’s social emotional needs and have less emphasis on following the rules.
Lizzie Goodman
Nov 7, 2023
The Best Toys for Imaginative Play
Open-ended toys are the way to go.
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 7, 2023
The Best New LEGO Sets You’ll Want to Snag for the Holidays
Some are even starting to sell out!
Jessica Hartshorn
Nov 7, 2023
19 Great Gifts for 10-Year-Olds
10-year-olds are practically tweens, so look for gifts for their evolving interests and abilities!
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 6, 2023
18 Gifts for 8-Year-Olds They’ll Really Love
Cool gifts to get them excited and keep them engaged!
Chantal Lamers
Nov 6, 2023
15 Cool Gifts for 9-Year-Olds
20 gifts to fit a range of budgets — each promising to delight and engage any 9-year-old on your gift-giving list!
Lizzie Goodman
Nov 6, 2023
The 20 Best STEAM Toys for Kids of All Ages
They’re equal parts educational and fun!
Jessica Hartshorn
Nov 3, 2023
18 Great Gifts for 6-Year-Olds, According to Parents Who Know
From card games to clay animals, here are 18 gifts we think will thrill the six-year-old set.
Beth Shea
Nov 2, 2023
21 Gifts That 4-Year-Olds Will Totally Love, According to Parents Who Know
Open-ended toys and art supplies are the winners here.
Cambria Bold
Nov 2, 2023
The Best Baby Gifts for Their First Christmas
Even if they won’t remember it, you will!
Alicia Betz
Nov 2, 2023
The Best Gifts 7-Year-Olds Will Love
Gifts that'll help them explore their imagination while learning more about the world around them!
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 1, 2023
Costco Is Selling a LEGO Storage Table That’ll Keep Those Bricks Off the Floor
This is a really great way to store LEGOs.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 1, 2023
The Hottest Holiday Toys for 2023
They’re definitely not stocking stuffers!
Jessica Hartshorn
Nov 1, 2023
The Best Gifts for Active Kids
Toys that'll keep up with kids on the move!
Stephanie Ganz
Oct 31, 2023
20 Great Gifts for 3-Year-Olds, According to Parents Who Know
When it comes to 3-year-olds, the sky's the limit
Alicia Betz
Oct 27, 2023
The Best Gifts for 2-Year-Olds, Recommended by Parents
Editor-approved favorites for two-year-old tots.
Alicia Betz
Oct 27, 2023
The Best Gifts for 1-Year-Olds, According to Parents Who Know
The cutest (and most developmentally appropriate!) toys for the littlest tots.
Alicia Betz
Oct 27, 2023
Before & After: An IKEA Play Kitchen Makeover to Match the Home’s Gorgeous Blue Kitchen
Now, a 2-year-old can cook alongside her parents.
Cullen Ormond
Oct 25, 2023
The Best First Barbie for Your Kid Depending on What Else They Love
There are more than 500 different Barbies!
Alicia Betz
Oct 25, 2023
Cubby’s Very Favorite Top 25 Gifts for Kids of All Ages
Our list of all-star gifts for kids — timeless, versatile gift ideas that hit all the marks.
Cambria Bold
Oct 19, 2023
Before & After: This DIY Playhouse Gets the Most Incredible “Vampirina” Makeover for Halloween
Get ready for a playfully spooky purple makeover.
Thao Thai
Oct 11, 2023
This Tiny Dyson Vacuum Is a Big Hit With Kids Year After Year — And It’s On Sale Right Now!
A perfect Christmas gift! But who is it really for – you or them?
Ana Luisa Suarez
Oct 11, 2023
The Kids’ Birthday Present Idea I Recommend to Everyone
It never fails me.
Cara Strickland
Sep 26, 2023
4 Smart Ways to Store LEGOs
Bins, bags, even a DIY LEGO table.
Cara Strickland
Sep 26, 2023
The Toy My Kids Play with Every Day (Inside and Outside!)
It helps them get their energy out.
Alicia Betz
Sep 26, 2023
10 Endlessly Fun Games to Play in the Dark
You don't need much more than a flashlight to get the good times going.
Sierra Filucci
May 12, 2021
How to Set Up the Perfect Backyard Movie Night
There’s something SO FUN about watching a movie on the big screen in your own yard.
Stephanie Ganz
Sep 9, 2023
How to Take an Alaskan Cruise Vacation with Your Kids (From Someone Who’s Done It!)
My best tips, insights, and things I wish I’d known for going on an Alaskan cruise with my kids.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 8, 2023
Forget the Kids — These LEGO Sets Are for the Grown-Ups
A LEGO succulent? A floral LEGO tablescape? Sign me up.
Jessica Hartshorn
Sep 6, 2023
Our Guide to the Best Family Camping Gear
You know the motto: Be prepared!
Stephanie Ganz
Sep 6, 2023
The Trampoline for Kids with All the Energy
It’s the sturdiest one we’ve ever used.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Aug 29, 2023
How to Take a Vacation to Mexico City with Your Kid (and a Grandparent!)
Embrace the intergenerational squish.
Leela Cyd
Aug 19, 2023
10 Free Educational Apps to Make Your Kids’ Phone Time Count
According to parents, students, tutors, and teachers.
Jennifer Prince
Aug 18, 2023
Found! The Best Way to Store LEGO Sets Without Mixing Up the Pieces.
Forget storing all those bulky cardboard boxes. This $10 Amazon find is way better.
Amanda Etty
Aug 18, 2023
The Wubble Is a Terrible Toy, So Why Do We Love It So Much?
It’s complicated.
Jessica Hartshorn
Aug 15, 2023
The Best Subscription and Hands-On Learning Gifts for Kids
What’s better than a gift you give once? A gift that keeps on giving!
Stephanie Ganz
Aug 11, 2023
28 Cool Gifts for Kids Under $50
When you're shopping for lots of people, sometimes it's helpful to have a price limit. Here are the best kids' gifts under $50.
Danielle Halibey
Aug 11, 2023
24 Totally Fun Art Gifts for Kids of Any Age
From doodle tiles to shrink art kits, these gifts are so unexpected that your tiny artists will think you are the coolest ever.
Alicia Betz
Aug 11, 2023
Can Babies Under 6 Months Wear Sunscreen? I Talked to a Pediatrician to Find Out
I wanted to know: Is it ok sometimes, if you can’t totally keep them out of the sun?
Alicia Betz
Aug 11, 2023
Run, Don’t Walk: Five Below Has the Best Squishmallows Under $6
They’re like the Beanie Babies of our past.
Alicia Betz
Aug 2, 2023
This DEET-Free Bug Spray Is the Only One My Kids Don't Hate
I’ll be using it throughout summer and beyond.
Trisha Sprouse
Aug 1, 2023