Mommy's little helper.
Baby books only go so far in providing space to record your lil one's achievements and many moms have trouble remembering when they last ate, let alone when their tot jumped for the first time. This is where Tiny Tales kits come in handy. They are designed to fill in where the baby book leaves off. Their Toddler Tales kit ($25) includes a recipe box with two notepads filled with cards to Read more
There's no bigger germ catcher than children. On the playground, at a restaurant, or simply playing with friends, tots have a way of picking up germs wherever they go. We can keep them locked up inside in hopes of protecting them during cold and flu season, but that really isn't very practical. Rather, consider a few small changes to your daily routine to help protect them during the height of Read more
In Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, a young girl named Sally (Bailee Madison) moves cross-country to Blackwood Manor, a Gothic estate her architect father (Guy Pearce), and his interior decorator girlfriend (Katie Holmes) are renovating. Soon after arriving, Sally begins to hear eerie voices coming from tiny creatures in the mansion's basement, and what follows is a pretty formulaic approach to a Read more
Artist Agustina Woodgate is known for her whimsical and slightly creepy explorations of childhood amusements in a more adult context, and her sculpture "Towers" is one of the most uncanny pieces she's created thus far. Keep reading to find out what, exactly, this keep is made of. Read more
The Twixt trailer is here, and while it gives us our first look at Francis Ford Coppola's latest film, the preview is just as mysterious as the creepy town where it is set. Val Kilmer stars as horror fiction writer Hal Baltimore, who passes through a tiny town where a mass murder occurred years before and where a new serial killer may be on the loose. Baltimore decides to investigate the murder Read more
Kristen Stewart gave us a peek at her midriff in a tight and tiny t-shirt as she picked up some travel documents in LA today. She's taking care of her final preproduction details before starting to shoot Snow White and the Huntsman in the UK. Kristen's taking off soon, but she has business to take care of in Southern California next week. She will reunite with her Twilight costars for their Read more
If you've been to a beach, you understand this Summer health hazard: jellyfish. These critters come in all shapes and sizes, and are found in every part of every ocean, from close to the surface to deep sea waters. Why does a sting hurt so much? A jellyfish sting comes from its tentacles, which carry venom — though only certain kinds of jellyfish will cause a reaction in humans. Tiny stinging Read more
When the books on your lil one's shelf become tattered and worn, you know it is time to broaden your horizons with some new tomes for your library. In the latest edition of her Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow seeks out children's book recommendations from friends, authors, and librarians, while spilling the beans on her own tots' favorite reads. Apple, 5, and Moses, 4 (today), appear to have an affinity Read more
Tiny tots may not fully understand Earth Day, but it's never too early to start reading them stories about the environment and the future it faces. Al Gore's PowerPoint presentation may be a little too heavy for their wee brains, but Goodbye Earth, Hello Moon ($13) offers a great starting point for youngsters. A witty and informative read on the current state of our planet, the book provides Read more
Since today is the first day of Spring, I thought I'd suggest some cheery, floral laden books for your tot's library. To see a few of our family faves, read more Read more
