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Toddlers have a lot in common with celebrity chefs: They can be demanding at mealtime, difficult on the staff, and temperamental in public — but they can also be truly inspired when it comes to unusual food combinations. Kids are natural observers who act out (or at least try to) the same things they see adults doing, like flipping pancakes, roasting a chicken, or baking a cake. Kids’ kitchen sets are a great option for toys that encourage learning. The best play kitchen sets encourage children to use their imagination as they cook dinner, work together to figure out who serves...

STEMa love of learningcoding toys for kidsrobotsgames, these gizmos teach as much as they entertain. And many coding and STEM toys are so much fun that kids don’t even realize they’re learning. Star Wars Boost Droid Commander by LEGO This gorgeous Lego set teaches creative problem-solving skills, thanks to its 40 interactive missions and buildable props.Yes, this thing is pricey. But seriously, you almost cannot put a price on the level of ingenuity you get with this Lego set. Kids build Lego droids, and the set includes a color and distance sensor, a Bluetooth move hub, and 1700 pieces. That's...

*Hill taking his snail pull-along toy for a walk on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Photo by Ryon Lockhart Photography. Don’t get me wrong — we have our fair share of hideous, flashing toys in this house, but where possible, I have kept an eye on aesthetics, too. Below, some adorable children’s toys you won’t mind leaving out, many of which we own! ADORABLE 3-IN-1 SPORTS SET BAGHERA RIDE-ON CAR — WE GAVE MICRO THIS FOR HIS FIRST BIRTHDAY AND IT IS THE CUTEST PASTEL BALL PIT WOODEN DINOSAUR SET MILTON GOOSE PLAY KITCHEN (SWOON) — ALSO LIKE THE LESS EXPENSIVE...

Frequent and playful interaction with the alphabet is a great stepping stone for toddlers as we build a strong literacy foundation for future reading.  These alphabet books for toddlers not only gets little ones engaged with books for toddlers, but also starts to build that letter recogniton and letter sound work. ABC Books for Toddlers Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I really like the sandpaper letters in Montessori Letter Work by Bobby George.  It’s great for having the kids trace the shape of the letters.  I will caution you that I don’t like the prompts that it gives for saying...

Whoever called it the “terrible twos” may have been onto something! With their wide range of emotions, increased mobility, and seemingly endless energy, toddlers bring a whole new set of challenges to parenting. If you’re wondering how you can help settle an angry toddler, have no fear. There really are a few tricks that work. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of tips and strategies you can use to calm your little one down when they get upset. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Give them a mindfulness jar if they’re overwhelmed. They’re easy to make and super effective. A mindfulness jar...