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Tyler and Stephanie Parkin walk and bike with their children near their home in Roy on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The Parkins say they severely limit screen use by their children. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News BYU study says what quiets him short-term can create long-term problems If Lincoln throws a “terrible twos” fit in the grocery store, Stephanie Parkin will do her best to distract her youngest. But she’s not going to fall back on a tactic that’s all-too-familiar to most parents who have an out-of-sorts toddler. The cellphone stays in her purse. That’s not a tool the...

Pay attention class, Zulily has educational deals for you! Through May 30th, Zulily.com is hosting a sale on educational toys for kids as young as 18 months. Plus, select items even have digital coupons available for extra savings! Even sweeter, click through our exclusive links to score an additional 10% off your purchase – discount automatically applies during checkout. If your goal is to keep the kids learning once school is out, these toys are a great way to exercise their brains while still having fun. Our Hip2Save Sidekick Chelsey E. and her adorable kiddos tested out some of these...

Walmart brings out the rockstar in your toddler!🎸🎵 Rush on over to Walmart where they have the Fisher-Price Storybots A to Z Rock Star Musical Guitar Toy for only $12.50 (regularly $24.99)! Featuring the ultimate rockstar experience, the Storybots Guitar comes with a wearable strap and also has a whammy bar. Your little one will also learn the alphabet and phonics with over 25 fun tunes to sing along to. It’s a learning tool that lets them put on a show. Who knew learning could be this fun!? While we know kids are loving it, take a look at what...

I have been a whirling dervish the past few weeks. Between our imminent move and the re-opening of, well, life thanks to the drop in COVID cases and the rollout of the vaccine (praise be), my days and nights are full of activity and emotion. A few random rivulets of thought and inquiry… +Mr. Magpie and I have declared this year the year of yes. I spent quite a bit of time musing on things to say yes to a few weeks ago, and, well, we are in the YES mode, writ large. Yes to an unexpected lunch with friends...

Traveling soon? Amazon has the perfect activity kit! If you’re looking to spark your kiddo’s imagination, then head to Amazon where you can score this Wikki Stix Traveler Playset for just $13 (regularly $19.99)! This travel playset makes for a great on-the-go toy since all supplies are included in a convenient and portable bright red carrying case! The handy case includes 144 Wikki Stix which are wax-covered strings of yarn that can be bent and molded to whatever your child desires to create! You’ll also get a 12-page activity book of ideas and illustrations, and two mini play packs with connect-the-dot activities. ...