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

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:08:35 PST

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 experienced parents (though this may be the first time it was done on TV), and I, for one, found dads Cam and Mitchell's reactions quite real - in our home, we often find ourselves hiding our laughter as we utter the necessary admonishments for bad behavior.

Take a look at the clip and tell me what you thought of the episode.

Toddlers With Eating Disorders: A Troubling New Trend

Natasha Dantzig — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:56:00 PST

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 new study on eating disorders - which shockingly included two 6-year-olds, four 7-year-olds, and even a tot as young as 3 in treatment - doctors say that statistics like this are likely just the "tip of the iceberg" when it comes to the number of preteens actually suffering from debilitating conditions like anorexia and bulimia. Though it's nearly impossible to pinpoint one cause, doctors did say that "the pressure put on young people to conform to a certain body image could be blamed on a large number of eating disorders."

We've been hearing a lot about the childhood obesity epidemic lately, but not so much about the other end of the spectrum. Are you concerned about tots developing disordered eating?

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

Nicole Abbott — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:37:45 PST

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 ($165). Pint-sized photographers got a kick out of taking pictures of themselves with the Fisher-Price Kid-Tough See Yourself Camera ($40) - while little engineers built spaceships with the Educo Discovery Spaceship And Lift Off Rocket ($96)!

So which new toddler toy did your tyke love the most? Let us know or add another toy in the comments.

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

Nicole Abbott — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:16:04 PST

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 episodes coming up that you won't want to miss. Set your DVR and join in on the fun with these five special episodes.

Reading Fun For the Holidays: 10 Festive Books For Tots

Nicole Abbott — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:03:43 PST

'Tis the season to celebrate as a family! The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be a little overwhelming for lots of tots. Show them how much fun the holidays can be - and get them into the holiday spirit - with these 10 festive books that you can all enjoy together.

Snack Attack! 10 Fun and Functional Snack Containers For Toddlers

Natasha Dantzig — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:02:54 PST

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 mean multiple cleanups throughout the day, and for already busy mamas the extra crumbs get a bit tiresome. Check out the following collection of snack containers for toddlers designed to mitigate snacktime meltdowns - for mama and toddler.

Learning Fun: 5 Educational Devices For Tots and Preschoolers

LilSugar — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 04:46:05 PST

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!

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

LilSugar — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:27:15 PDT

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!

Make Bath Time Fun With These 9 Bath Toys For Tots

LilSugar — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:35:07 PDT

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'!

Dunck Bath Toys ($10 for set of 3): Multipurpose bath toys! Dunck stacking bath toys by Skip Hop provide endless fun and function in the tub. Mama can rinse baby's head with one dunck duckie while baby stacks, pours, or floats the others.
Sophie the Giraffe Bath Toy ($17): Baby's favorite giraffe gets a floatie! Sophie the Giraffe is one of the most popular toys for babies - and now she's ready for some bath time fun. She even squirts water when squeezed!
Tub Time Tea Party Set ($10): Mommy says it's bath time, but your little girl wants to host a tea party. Now you can do both! This tea set includes a teapot, sugar bowl, sugar cubes, and two tea cups.
Girl's Tub Toy ($5): A dolly for bath time fun! No need to explain to your little one why her doll can't take a bath with her with this little bath time friend.
Foam Butterflies and Bugs ($24): Turn tub time into a garden adventure with these easy-to-apply and -remove designs. From flowers to butterflies, the colorful foam icons stick to the side of tiles and tubs.
Silly Squirts Bath Toys ($11 for set of 4): These cute little squirts aren't your average bath toy. The top twists off for easy cleaning, and you can mix and match them to create hybrid bath time friends!
B. Fish & Splish Boat Bath ($30): All aboard for loads of bath time fun! There are 13 toys in this set that are ready for an underwater expedition - and when the bath time fun is over, everything stores below deck.
Boon Scrubble Bath Toys ($10): Fun in the tub with BPA-free toys! Tots can scrub in the tub with this set of three interchangeable bulbs and textured attachments that unscrew for easy cleaning. Just fill the toys with water and squeeze for lots of bath time laughs.
Snail Stacker Bath Toy ($10): Rub-a-dub-dub, there's a snail in the tub! This smiley snail has three stackable rings and a flower on top that doubles as a squirt toy.

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

LilSugar — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:33:55 PDT

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 fun and educational project!

Keep reading to find out how to build your own Learning Boat.