Did You Find Modern Family's "Little Bo Bleep" Controversial?


Updated 01/20/12 1:42 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Modern Family Toddler Cursing

Oh you silly Lily! Last night's episode of Modern Family had First Amendment advocates cheering, the No Cussing Club fuming, and parents everywhere nodding their heads through the shared experience as 2½-year-old Lily seemingly dropped the F-bomb throughout the episode (it was bleeped out and pixelated so viewers never heard or saw it). Hearing a toddler say a cuss word isn't anything new for Read more

Toddlers With Eating Disorders: A Troubling New Trend


Updated 01/10/12 9:48 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Toddlers With Eating Disorders

Do I look fat? Obsessing over body image and calories to the point of disordered eating is an affliction most commonly associated with young women and the glare of Hollywood, not with the sweet young things running around the playground. Sadly though, there's a disturbing trend that's seeing younger and younger children being treated for serious eating disorders. Reporting on the results of a Read more

Best of 2011: What Was Your Favorite New Toddler Toy?


Updated 12/22/11 8:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best New Toddler Toys of 2011

Toy makers released lots of new toddler toys this year — was there one in particular that your tot couldn't get enough of? Eco-friendly mamas opted to entertain their tykes with green — and educational! — toys like the Green Toys' Pizza Parlor ($19) and the Plan Toys' Build a Robot ($32). Tots who are always on the go got the ride of a lifetime on the new Wishbone Flip Rocker & Rider Read more

Wee TV: 5 Must-See Holiday Episodes of Tots' Favorite Shows


Updated 12/09/11 3:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kids' TV Holiday Specials

Get ready for a holiday overload on your DVR! With Winter break quickly approaching, many mamas are already trying to figure out what they'll do to entertain the tots over the holiday stretch. Have no fear, brand-spanking-new holiday episodes of lil ones' favorite shows are here! Some of your kiddo's must-watch shows — like Yo Gabba Gabba! and Imagination Movers — have new holiday-themed Read more

Snack Attack! 10 Fun and Functional Snack Containers For Toddlers


Updated 11/15/11 1:29 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Snack Containers For Toddlers

Let's snack! If there's one thing all children seem to have in common, it's their propensity for snacking all day long. While sitting at the table enjoying a nice long lunch isn't most curious toddlers' idea of a good time, their busy little bodies need fuel, and that fuel is often delivered in the form of many snacks throughout the day. Grazing is actually a very healthy way to eat, but it can Read more

Learning Fun: 5 Educational Devices For Tots and Preschoolers


Updated 11/12/11 4:50 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Educational Computers For Toddlers and Preschoolers

These days, even preschoolers want cool digital devices! New learning devices for toddlers and preschoolers hit the store shelves on a regular basis, and the range of what they teach varies from helping kiddos learn the alphabet and numbers to animals, sounds, and much more. Give your kiddo the gift of technology — and education! — with one of these five educational devices! Read more

Let's Play Pretend: 10 Felt Toy Finds For Tots


Updated 11/05/11 5:30 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Soft Pretend Play Toys For Toddlers

Felt fun for everyone! Plastic toys can contain BPA and other hazardous chemicals leading mamas to search for healthier options. Wooden toys are a nontoxic alternative but as any mama — on the receiving end of a wooden slice of watermelon thrown by baby — can tell you, they can be dangerous when airborne. Check out these 10 felt toys for tots and let the good times roll! Read more

Make Bath Time Fun With These 9 Bath Toys For Tots


Updated 10/31/11 6:40 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Fun Bath Time Toys For Babies and Toddlers

It's bath time, baby! Bath time can get very mixed reactions from babies. Some little ones are born water lovers while others cry so hard that mama's afraid neighbors might call the police. Either way, bath time toys make the experience much more enjoyable for both baby and mom. Check out these nine fun toys that will have your kiddie splishin' and splashin'! Read more

Let's Go Fishing: A Fun and Educational Activity For Preschoolers


Updated 10/25/11 8:52 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Fun and Educational Project For Toddlers and Preschoolers

It's learning time! Mama knows that teaching her tot the ABCs, shapes, and colors is an important job, but, most of the time, it isn't easy. Getting your kiddo to pay attention can sometimes be challenging, so why not make it fun, too? The Learning Boat is a great way to get your tots motivated and teach them all about the alphabet, basic shapes, and colors. Even making the Learning Boat, is a Read more