Products & Services
LEGO LEGO Everywhere!
Got young LEGO players and lovers at home? Us too. Here’s how we try to manage the chaos and avoid stepping on LEGO pieces in the middle of the night.
Activities
Five Goals For Summer Break with the Family
I want this summer to be like the summers I remember as a kid. I want to do things with them, and I want them to remember this summer as one of the best ever.
Products & Services
Tegu Blocks
There’s always room for a new eco-friendly and innovative toy that helps children’s minds, like Tegu.
Party & Play
Tegu Instructional Videos and Fun Creations
Check out how a master block builder makes you your very own creation solely out of innovative Tegu magnetic wooden blocks.
Party & Play
The No-Technology Sleepover (Yes, It’s Really Possible!)
Tired of watching kids always on their phones during a sleepover or playdate? Here are some ideas that are fun for kids and tech free.
Party & Play
Family Game Night with Teenagers
There are a ton of game options for the younger and older crowds, but finding something in the middle of too babyish and too mature isn’t easy. But we found some great choices.
Party & Play
Tried & True Playdate Packing Tips
Getting out of the house with a toddler in tow can be a challenge. Between packing up the stroller, toys, diapers, snacks, water bottle, change of clothes (along with my wallet and phone)… the must-haves of what you need when leaving the house with your active toddler can seem endless. Here are some tried and true tips that have worked for me when packing and preparing for playdates.
Holidays
Holiday Toys and Games for Big Kids
Here are our favorite toys and games for bigger kids. There are lots of options for indoor and outdoor play.
Activities
Card Sharks: Fun Games To Play With Your Kids
Don’t ever underestimate the hours of fun that can be had with a deck of playing cards. Here are some great games and resources.
Party & Play
Best Outdoor Toys for Your Kids This Summer
Check out some of these awesome outdoor toys we reviewed. They have been tested by my children and a few neighbors and any other kid that looked bored. And some of these toys definitely got the Alpha Mom Favorite award!
Party & Play
Transformers Outdoor Celebration: Becoming Kindergartners
In honor of these preschoolers graduating, we threw a end-of-the-school year outdoor Transformers celebration. Easy to do and most of all, fun!
Holidays
Holiday Gift Ideas for Bigger Kids: Active Toys
We have some great holiday gift ideas of active toys for older kids. We tested them out and have interesting picks to get the kids moving.
Party & Play
Greatest Hits Toy List (aka Toys with Staying Power)
We recommend 50 Toys and Games that we feel you can trust. The selections range from infant to tween with varying price points.
Toddler
Rediscover Some Awesome Classic Toys
Give your kids a break from technology and rediscover these old school toys.
Party & Play
An Open Letter To Milton Bradley Regarding The Game of Life
My sons and I love spending time playing The Game of Life. And, though obvious that they’ve updated LIFE through the decades, I’ve noticed that the board game still a bit behind the times on a few things. Therefore, I’ve put together some suggestions as to how to make The Game of Life current for 2013.
Big Kid
It’s Never Too Late To Be A Good Sport
When your teen (who is on the autism spectrum) is still a poor sport, game time can be tricky. Sometimes there’s a pleasant surprise in store, though.
Party & Play
PS3, Wii or Xbox? Let me help!
Trying to decide between a Wii, XBox 360 or Playstation 3 as a video gaming console for your family? Liz Gumbinner of CoolMomTech.com helps figure out what’s the best choice for your family.
Activities
Toy Review: Sphero Robotic Ball
Have you heard of the Sphero? It’s a new gaming system masquerading as a robotic ball. Download different games and have lots of fun.
Party & Play
Best Board Games For Winter Fun
We’ve put some award-winning board games for school-aged children through their paces to see which ones we like best.
Young Child
Furby: The Yay to the Nay
Furby is back and is a supposed Hot Holiday Toy for 2012. My family, which includes an almost three year old, has lived with it for three weeks. Here’s our Furby recommendation.