Instead of the 12 days of Christmas, we're celebrating the ages and the toys that go along with them. Keep an eye out for your age group as we tick along throughout the season! On the ninth day of Christmas, yours truly gave to thee... a Bop It ($15)! One of the hottest games for youngsters, this entertaining gadget is so much fun that they frequently make their way out at mom and dad's cocktail Read more

You work out every day at noon, but today, you just don't feel like it. When you're suffering from the workout blahs, you need a few techniques in your hydration tool belt to instantly inject some pep in your step. Think of these the next time you need quick motivation — you'll be in your sports bra and sneakers in no time! Ask Madonna for help: You know how you hear your favorite upbeat Read more

Kidz Bop celebrates its 10th birthday, and we are jamming too with Kidz Bop 20. I have to admit, this might be the best Kidz Bop yet, featuring songs from Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Pink, Taylor Swift, and Justin Bieber. The songs are encouraging, the musicians and singers sound awesome, and best of all, it's free of cuss words and inappropriate lyrics. That's something to praise! The entire CD Read more

Katie Couric gets her own daytime talk show on ABC — AOL TV The latest on The X Factor's drama with Cheryl Cole — Zap2It Jim Carrey wants sequels for Dumb and Dumber and Bruce Almighty — Moviefone The Rock will play Roadblock in the G.I. Joe sequel — Vulture Glee's Naya Rivers scores a record deal — Music Mix See the full list of TV nominees for the Critics' Choice Awards — The Read more

I'll never forget the day I was driving down the street with a friend, and we realized her daughter, who at three was just beginning to chat with ease, was singing along to "Get Low," by Lil Jon in the back seat. You know, the oh-so-pleasant "to the window, to the walls...til the sweat drip down my..." — I'll let you Google the rest of the lyrics. Catchy pop songs may get a radio edit before Read more

My family and I are already big fans of the Kidz Bop holiday CDs, so when I came across Kidz Bop 16 ($15), I was pretty psyched to put it on and get the kids moving to the music. Featuring the kid-friendly versions of songs like "Circus" and "Boom Boom Pow," the CD has me singing along while the kids groove and bop around the house. There are a couple of slow songs in the mix, but it's pretty Read more

Finding a really good toy can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. There are so many out there, but nothing stands out from the crowd. Luckily that wasn't the case at Toy Fair this year. One toy truly wowed me with its unique take on combining fun and music education — B. Toys' Symphony in B Orchestra ($60). A virtual orchestra pit, the Symphony in B is preprogrammed with 15 songs and Read more

Kidz Bop has recorded everything from Christmas carols to the biggest hits of today, but can it pull off rock ballads? If your kid aspires to be a rock star one day, these kid-friendly versions of rock hits will introduce him to classics like Peter Frampton's "Wind of Change" and Cheap Trick's "The Flame." As it turns out, Kidz Bop Sings Monster Ballads ($10) is a winner. The songs are catchy, Read more