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Brain growth and development peaks before children even enter kindergarten. Even before preschool both the size and neuron connections within the brain grow at exponential rates that are only seen in those first few years of life. Research shows brain volume doubles the first year and by the second year correlates to roughly 80% of an adult’s, with neuron connections presenting a similar pattern and rate of growth to that of the brain structure. By the age of two, that unique joyous little human who stands less than three feet tall already has 80% of the size and number of neuron...

All of these monthly subscription boxes can be the perfect gift for newborns, showers, or the holidays.It seems the new craze these days in parenthood are monthly curated boxes. There are so many different types out from baby products to toddler snacks, toys, and even arts and crafts! I wanted to do a roundup and give you the full scoop on who's who and which boxes are our favorites! Here are our picks for the best monthly subscriptions for toddlers and babiesRelated: Our favorite breast pumps and breastfeeding gear All of these monthly boxes can be the perfect gift for...

The holidays are almost officially upon us, so I thought I’d share just a few (ok, a lot!) of our favorite gifts, products, services, gear and ideas for active outdoorsy kids!  If you’re desperately looking for the perfect gift for a curious, fun, active kid in your life, but are tired of giving cheap plastic toys that break or get discarded after a few uses, this is gift guide for outdoorsy kids is the best one out there! This gift guide for outdoorsy kids contains everything from DIY gift ideas, to gift bundles, kid-friendly services, memberships, products, experience gifts and...

Discover some genius hacks and tips to organize all those bricks! These LEGO storage and organization ideas are a lifesaver! So many parents might cringe at the idea of getting their kids into LEGOS. It’s such an educational hobby – it encourages problem-solving skills and is the literal foundation for early engineering skills. The only problem is the clean-up and storage. You know the literal pain the foot that those LEGO bricks can be!  Let’s look at some clever ways to finally organize and store all those LEGO bricks! These are easy enough for kids to maintain and will give...

Babies are adorable, but godparents, aunts, uncles and even parents love it when the children in their life can start to interact with toys. This, after all, provides so many more gifting opportunities. Luckily, creative play and toy interaction usually starts during the toddler years (from 12 to 36 months). But, beyond offering a great many options for birthday and Christmas gifts, the best toddler toys do serve an important function in the development of young minds. By about the age of two, little people start to thrive with unstructured, creative playtime. This means they’re using non-electronic toys to create...