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MadeForMums, the UK’s number one parenting site for product reviews, has announced the winners of the MadeForMums Toy Award 2021, as judged by kids, recommended by parents and approved by experts. Ranging from a £3.99 fidget toy to a £300 mega playset, this year’s festive winners include toys from well-known brands such as Barbie, Thomas & Friends, Peppa Pig, CoComelon, Bluey, Playmobil and LOL! Surprise. MadeForMums’ extensive child-testing programme has also shone a spotlight on lots of other brilliant toys, too – from the Xootz BMW ride-on car with its own MP3 player to the pint-sized (and fully working) Casdon...

Allowing your child to have access to the entire Internet without restriction or supervision would be like setting them loose in the middle of Lagos. Not a good idea, and not a safe bet. And while the Internet can be the perfect place to watch harmless cat videos, research bottomless databases for school reports, and play games that educate and entertain them, it’s also a place where phishing, social network harassment, and scams abound. That’s why it’s up to you to educate your children about what’s safe and what’s not — and to know what to keep an eye on...

kidback-to-schoolshoppinga lotRELATED:The Best Lunch Boxes And Bags for Back to School 1. SoYoung Dino Backpack The cool thing about SoYoung’s line of eco-friendly raw linen backpacks (and lunch boxes) ⏤ other than their crisp iconography ⏤ is that they can get dumped right in the washing machine. No need to spot clean all those Juicy Juice stains. The back-to-school backpack boasts an internal mesh pocket, room for a full-sized Trapper Keeper, and two water bottle pockets to ensure Junior stays properly hydrated. And while it’s sized for kids aged 6 to 11, a toddler version is also available for pre-schoolers....

Make learning fun with Sam’s Club deals! Head on over to Sam’sClub.com where members can score Osmo Coding Starter Kit for iPad for just $59.91 – the lowest price we’ve seen! This seems like an awesome deal as Amazon currently has the same kit priced at $74.99 after coupon. These starter kits are part of a fun, award winning line of learning games.  They are great for ages 5 to 11+ and are designed for beginning to expert levels.  Your kiddo can learn skills such as hand-eye coordination, drawing and listening skills and confidence! Not a Sam’s Club member? Take...

Engaging Kids Up To Halloween Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends. I hope you are enjoying this weekend.This week, we are changing gears and focusing on a day that kids love. It is almost Halloween and kids are already thinking about what costumes they will wear and different parties they might attend. It is a good time to share some activities and resources that are fun and also help to engage the kids in good learning strategies. I have found that kids need a routine and structure even during special days in order to stay regulated when they are excited....