Baby
Making the Most of a Hand-Me-Down Wardrobe
Learn how to make the most of a kid’s hand-me-down wardrobe, tell us your ideas and enter to win a $500 gift card to Old Navy. Whee!
Young Child
On Tying (and Buying) Kids’ Shoes
How do you teach your kid how to tie their shoes?
Toddler
Back-to-Preschool Clothes Shopping: The Yay to the Nay
In honor of her child’s first day of preschool, one mom shops her way through five major children’s clothing stores and rates them on quality, price, style/selection and online experience.
Baby
In Search Of: Adjustable Waist Pants
Help! My toddler son’s pants are all too short, but still too big around the waist. Here are your best shopping bets for long-legged kids with skinny hips.
Big Kid
Five Mistakes Every Kid Should be Allowed to Make
A parents first inclination is save our children when something goes wrong in their lives. Truth is we all learn better through making our own mistakes.
Big Kid
A Guide To Thrifting With Your Teen
Think clothes shopping with your teen has to be excruciating? Thrifting together is a great way to save money and have fun while you do it.
Toddler
Toddler Summer Shoes Reviewed: The Yay to the Nay
I have a confession to make. For the past two summers, my two-year-old daughter has worn nothing but Crocs. However, I did welcome the opportunity to pit my time-tested favorite against a couple of the other popular toddler shoe trends for summer. Namely— the old-school revival of Salt Water Sandals and the brand new to the party Natives.
Education
School Uniforms: A Morning Savior or Crushing Individuality?
School uniforms can create a more respectful learning environment and expedite getting ready in the morning. But they also can come with a price – a blow to children’s creativity and individuality.
Products & Services
Back-to-Preschool Shoes: The Yay to the Nay
I did some back-to-school shoe shopping at a kids’ shoe store with my young daughter. Here I share what I found and which shoes we liked best.
Products & Services
Rockin’ the Preschoolians
By JenB of Jen and Tonic
Products & Services
Best Retailers for Back-to-School Kids’ Clothing
We surveyed our regular contributors about their favorite retail stores for Back-to-School clothes shopping. Here are our favorite retailers for kids’ clothing.
Young Child
When Boys Wear “Girl Clothes,” is Backlash Inevitable?
A reader fears she screwed up by letting her son wear non-gender-conforming clothing outside the house. I thinks he needs to cut herself some slack.
Young Child
The Shoe Tying Battle, Revisited
What to do when your kid knows how to tie his/her shoes but chooses to not retie them. Is it a battle worth fighting or do you let it go?
Baby
Fashion Friday: Sama Baby
Meet the Tori, the daughter of Cecily of Uppercase Woman as she models a summer dress from the Sama Baby collection.
Parenting
The Etiquette of Children’s Clothing Hand-Me-Downs
A new mom needs help navigating the ins and outs of Hand-Me-Down etiquette. She is stressed by the details. We have advice to share.
Products & Services
The Best Children’s Rain Gear
From umbrellas to rain boots, here are some ideas for adorable rain gear for your kids.
Young Child
Product Launch: Pediped now comes in Wash & Wear
I know! Machine washable footwear!?!?! Awesome, right? AND, just in time for prime playground season.
Products & Services
Child Style: You Won’t Shoot An Eye Out
My son– looking over my shoulder– just asked me to buy this entire outfit for him.
Young Child
Kids’ Rain Boots & Wellies
With rain boots like these, your kids will be hoping for rainy days.
Products & Services
Kids’ Knit Caps
Poof! All of a sudden it’s really cold out there. That means ’tis the season for adorable children’s knit caps. We’ve done some searching for you and here are some of our favorites.