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Got college-bound kids?
Hot StuffSarah JacksonBestselling author and New York Times journalist Frank Bruni argues that too many young people believe their futures will be determined by where they’re accepted into college.But...
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A dosing paci
Hot StuffSarah JacksonFrom the makers of the now-beloved snot-sucking nasal aspirator known as NoseFrida, comes a medicine syringe topped with a binky — the MediFrida Accu-Dose Pacifier Medicine...
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Kid gloves
Hot StuffSarah JacksonInvented by a Utah dad of twins, Mittyz (for ages 6 and younger) eliminate the struggle of getting kid mittens on and off, thanks to an integrated thumb pocket, a double-pull...
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Lunch containers
Hot StuffSarah JacksonToddler lunches don’t need to be huge. That’s why we love these personalized Bitty Bites Good Lunch Boxes, featuring three compartments in an 8.5-by-5.5-by-2.5-inch footprint....
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Education crates
Hot StuffSarah JacksonYou can play outside — in the cold — for only so many hours this fall, winter and spring. What else are you going to do? Check out Kiwi Co., offering monthly STEAM-themed crates...
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A book for introverted kids
Hot StuffSarah JacksonThere’s nothing wrong with being an introvert. In fact, there’s a certain power in it, according to Susan Cain, the best-selling author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a...
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Lovely lovies
Hot StuffSarah JacksonHow huggable are these soft, sweet plushies?! Finn and Emma’s insanely cute 15-inch Big Buddy creatures feature long, floppy limbs and squishy, snuggly bodies. Choose from a...
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Colorforms
Hot StuffSarah JacksonIn a world of too much screen time, these delightfully tactile art activities — My First Colorforms: Miss Weather Dress Up Set for littles and the original classic set for big...
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I Got This!
Hot StuffSarah JacksonThis game rocks. You get four blue ping pong balls, four plastic green buttons, a 10-foot measuring tape, a rubber ring and a cool-looking die. Players bet how many points they’ll...
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Psychology for parents
Hot StuffSarah JacksonEvery kid is one caring adult away from being a success story. So says the famed teen expert/author/speaker Josh Shipp, aka The Teen Whisperer and the author of The Teen’s Guide...
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Plush car
Hot StuffSarah JacksonCushy and cute — like a tricked-out, 360-degree Boppy — this adorable toy lets babies rev the engine (by turning ignition key), beep a horn, check a side mirror, click controls,...
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Mucus buster
Hot StuffSarah JacksonMost OTC cold medicines are recommended for ages 6 and older (at least). There are however, homeopathic alternatives, including Hyland’s 4Kids Cold ‘n Mucus Day & Night for...
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Super site
Hot StuffSarah JacksonIt’s not just “a mommy blog for old mommies,” say the creators of Grown & Flown, a late-stage parenting site with the mantra of “parenting never ends.” We agree! Geared toward...
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Laundry catcher
Hot StuffSarah JacksonGet your kids to put their clothes somewhere other than the floor. We tried this classic contraption for our toy test and it fit perfectly over a variety of doors, and the hoop,...
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STEM projects for girls
Hot StuffSarah JacksonGot a curious kid? Curious Jane: Science + Design + Engineering for Inquisitive Girls is a cabin-fever cure-all for ages 6 to 11 with exciting activities such as making bath...
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Alphabet toy
Hot StuffSarah JacksonThis adorable Learning Letters Washable Activity Book features little pockets with cute pillows to tuck into each one. And it all zips up tight and is easy to carry around, too,...
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Swim nappies
Hot StuffSarah JacksonWho knew pooping in a diaper — while in the water — could be so darling? These award-winning, machine-washable, reusable swim diapers (straight out of the UK and available in 10...
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Teething jewelry
Hot StuffSarah JacksonMove over, Chewbeads! (Wait. Don’t. We still love you, too.) But check out the new bakery-treat baby-chew bling from Loulou Lollipop, including teething necklaces and clippable...
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Boy dolls
Hot StuffSarah JacksonAll genders should be able, allowed and encouraged to play with all kinds of dolls, of course! But we couldn’t help but love this entry into the boy-doll market: Wonder Crew kids...
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Story-building inspiration
Hot StuffSarah JacksonIf you’ve got a kid who likes creative writing — or if you’re a teacher of storytelling at any level — The Creativity Project: No Rules. Anything Goes. Awesometastic Storybuilding...
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