Author: Nicky Ellis

Are Ride On Toys Safe?

If you are thinking about buying a ride on car for your child, it’s a great gift. Your kid is sure to love it (and you). You may have a few safety concerns about these toys. But there’s not much to worry about. Ride on cars are generally safe as …

How To Calm A Screaming Autistic Child

If your autistic child starts screaming, whether you are at home, in a plane or in the mall, the most important thing is for you to remain calm yourself. This will help you effectively and quickly deal with the situation. Don’t worry that there are people around or that you …

Why Toys Should Be Gender Neutral?

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 …

Best Gender Neutral Toys For Toddlers And Kids

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 …

Fun Things To Do With Kids In The Summer

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 …