In recent years there has been a push to get rid of gender labels in toys. Why toys should be gender neutral? Parents and activists argue that they hurt girls the most by limiting their access to quality educational toys and creating harmful stereotypes. Research agrees with them. Scientists studying toys stereotyped …

Today, choosing the best toys for kids is no longer about picking a pink or a blue one.  In fact, research has shown that choosing toys based on gender can have harmful effects on kids. This is because gender-specific toys tend to impart certain stereotypes about boys and girls. They …

Everything is a science. Well, almost everything. Many areas of knowledge from art to our bodies to the universe can be explained and understood using science. So it’s super important for your kids to grow up with a strong love for science. Because whether they go into arts, business or …

It might seem like an easy task to pick activities that will keep your kids busy during summer. After all, the warm summery weather allows for an endless list of activities from swimming to camping. There are also plenty of advertisement fliers for things like summer camps, art classes and …

When you are travelling with toddlers, packing is a full process on its own. It’s also harder and more time-consuming than you think so it’s important to start early, at least 2 days prior to the trip. If this is your first time travelling somewhere far with a toddler you …

If James Bond is anything to go by, spies get to use the coolest gadgets in the world while hunting down bad guys. If your kids have taken a liking to spycraft, having the right gear is an important part of their newfound hobby. Here are the best spy toys …

Being a spy kid is lots of fun and encourages kids to think out of the box. While their missions may not be as dangerous as those of Juni and Carmen in the Spy Kids movies there’s still a lot of safe and fun spy stuff they can do at …

For decades scientists have studied the effect of music on child development. So far there have been no definitive answers from the dozens of studies conducted. But most of these studies have shown some consistently positive results in certain areas such as motor skills, communication, hearing and emotional development. Many …

A karaoke machine is one of the best ways to keep your kids entertained. It’s also a great way to spice up special occasions such as birthdays and dinner parties. A karaoke machine is not just for fun. As they sing along to the latest pop tunes or songs from …

With STEM subjects being considered more and more crucial in the modern world, it’s a good idea to give your child a head start on these important areas of knowledge. The best approach is one that combines plenty of fun with learning. So what better way to teach various concepts …