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Sensory play is critical for babies’ developing brains, and you’ll enjoy watching as your child discovers new textures and learns about cause and effect, all while having tons of fun. Try these easy DIY ideas (many use household items you already have, like baby safe paint!) to stimulate baby’s senses and satisfy their need for exploration. photo: Little Bins for Little Hands Foamy Fun Bubbles! Grab your hand mixer, dish soap, water and food coloring to make this foamy soap that will entrance your child. Spoon it into a tray or low plastic bowl and add plastic animals or bath...

The later Thirties bring a few new twists into our cartoon curriculum. As we left off last week, the changing tastes of the music world had begun to react, big time, to the sweeping trends of big band swing, spearheaded by Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, and innumerable others – to the point where, at least for the animated world, “Swing” was added to the class list for any self-respecting toon. Following Betty Boop’s lead, other productions would carry the ball in this direction – including another chance for Betty herself to get into the act. Another new idea was a...

The holiday shopping season is here, people! To prove it, Walmart recently unveiled its highly anticipated list of most-wanted toys of the year. If you're new to the annual report, the retailer spotlights the hottest items for kids of all ages. It doubles as a warning to place your orders stat because it's likely that the most popular items won't stay in stock for long. This year's lineup of must-haves includes some really great finds that are both educational and fun. Three that the whole family will fall in love with include a giant-sized Sorry game, a hoverboard with built-in...

Work on colors, counting, and more with a reader-fave board game!  Head on over to Amazon and Target.com where both have dropped the price on this Educational Insights The Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game to just $11.99 (regularly $21.99)! Even better, both stores are offering promotions that will score you $10 off a select $50 toy purchase, and this game is included so you can double dip on the savings! Littles of all ages will have a blast finding the right color acorns and working those fine motor skills in this cute game. Plus, if your kiddos are anything like mine,...

To “unplug” used to mean taking a step away from a worn routine and forgetting about life’s worries. Now it means something a bit more literal — to pull the cord on the electronics in your life, turn off your damned phone, stop checking email, and get off the ’gram. This all is increasingly difficult to do, but it’s critical. Our digital life connects us in ways never before seen, but it also has health ramifications, from psychological addiction to disrupted sleep.The simplest path from anxiously wired to carefree and happy is simple: Turn off the phone and get outside....