Published on Thursday, March 25, 2010 by caryn
When I think about wooden toys, I think about a different time. A time where we had less video games and Sesame Street was the only "real" children's television show. I like the durability and open-endedness of wooden toys. It's this imaginative play that fosters development in children.
Plan Toys "[creates] toys that inspire children's imagination [and] prom... Read More »
Published on Saturday, August 29, 2009 by caryn
My son LOVES his "night night" bear. It's his little security blanket. Lately he's been "talking" to Mr. Bear. Asking him if he's "ready for school," or "ready to eat." I don't know what we'd do if he ever lost that bear. My son has a lot of stuffed animals, but there are only a few that he actually "engages" with. While I think stuffed animals are "cute,"... Read More »
Published on Monday, July 20, 2009 by caryn
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I have a very active 2 year old who doesn't like to be indoors. How convenient, particularly when I've been sick for many, many weeks (I'll update you on how I've been feeling in another post). To be honest, I haven't felt much like doing anything until recently, but sta... Read More »
Published on Saturday, April 25, 2009 by caryn
I recently told you about Green Toys, a company who has recently begun using 100% recycled plastic milk containers to manufacture their toys. The company has received many awards including Dr. Toy's Green Toy Company of the Year. Green Toys was also named one of Parent Magazine's 2008 Toys of the Year. The company continues to be leader in safe, environmentally ... Read More »
Published on Thursday, October 9, 2008 by caryn
When news broke last year of Fisher Price's recall of lead-tainted toys, I set out to find the safest toys possible for my son. My natural inclination to gravitate towards big toys with bright colors and loud noises was replaced with a newfound fondness for traditional wooden toys. I was walking through Whole Foods one day and happened upon some PuzzlePlaysets whi... Read More »