Party & Play
3Doodler Start: Should You Buy It? A Review from a Crafty Mom.
This kid version of the world’s first 3D printing pen is now available. Is it a cool crafting tool or a toy, or both? What can you expect and should you buy it?
Holidays
Holiday Hot Toys 2016: Hits and Misses (Or, What To Buy and What To Avoid)
The big retailers have announced the Hot Toys of the Holidays! Now Alpha Mom reviews them and tells you which ones are cool and which ones are duds.
Party & Play
Hatchimals Holiday Toy Craze: Can You Still Buy One? Should You?
This holiday season, Hatchimals have become the “must have” toy. Can you still get one at an affordable price? And is this interactive toy even worth it? We give you the lowdown.
Baby
Holiday Hot Toys: Hits and Misses of 2015
We tested many of the toys found on retailers’ Hot Toy Lists for 2015. And we’ll tell you the ones to buy, consider skipping and avoid all together!
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.
Holidays
“Holiday Hot Toys:” Hit and Misses of 2014
This year we pick a dozen toys on a various Holiday Hot Toy Lists to test out ourselves. Learn which toys we would recommend buying, consider skipping and avoiding altogether.
Toddler
On Little Boys & Pink Toys
One mom needs help making sure she’s not reinforcing gender messages in toys and not limiting her son given her sudden allergy to pink toys.
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.
Products & Services
Do These “Hot Toys” Really Deserve the Honor?
Every year the big-box retailers announce their lists of the top toys for the holiday season. You know, the ones on the “hot lists” that promise to make your kids the happiest on the planet. Do they deserve those honors? Are those toys worth the money? We take a look at some toys found on many of the 2013 lists.
Party & Play
LeapPad Ultra Vs. Tabeo e2: Are Either the Right Tablet For Your Children?
Deciding whether to get your child(ren) a learning tablet? We review the LeapPad Ultra and the Tabeo e2.
Toddler
Rediscover Some Awesome Classic Toys
Give your kids a break from technology and rediscover these old school toys.
Holidays
All They Want For Christmas
A peek at my kids’ ultimate holiday wish lists. Lots of fun and interesting gift ideas for toddlers, preschoolers and young kids.
Holidays
Holiday Gifts for Kids
Many of these gift ideas are great for all ages. From ages four to 104.
Holidays
Worst Kids’ Toys of 2007
We share four toys we think you should avoid buying your kids this holiday season.