Toy Tips: Recent Comments

Comment on Toys for children with language delays

2009-05-16T23:00:29Z

This site is intelligent and gives me the feeling that the folks there really care.

Dr. Moore

Comment on BE THAT PLAYFUL PARENT!

2009-01-29T12:04:39Z

What a great article! Thank you! Going to try the melted crayon tip!

Comment on Birthday Party Protocols

2009-01-12T05:25:07Z

Great collection of tips. Thanks for taking the time to blog them.

Comment on Birthday Party Protocols

2009-01-04T08:20:51Z

I agree 100% regarding RSVP. It is always a real pain when you are planning an event (any event) and those you invite forget to let you know if they are coming or not. It takes all of five minutes to send an RSVP. A good thing to teach your kids.

I also am a HUGE believer in children thanking each child individually for whatever gift they receive. As a parent, I stay close by when our youngest opens her presents to make sure she does react in a way we do not approve of (she rarely does!).

All in all, a great article with lots of good, important points.

Comment on Birthday Party Protocols

2008-12-02T02:18:33Z

One idea is to make a wish list, which will be sent out to friends attending the birthday. This will make it easier for the people who plan on bringing a gift, as well as ensure your kids get the things they want.

Comment on Play in Space

2008-09-02T16:52:57Z

Today's toys don't encourage exercise, something all kids need and most are lacking. I strongly encourage outdoor toys, esp. ride-on toys.

Comment on Play in Space

2008-08-22T17:09:07Z

Great post! I too, fear that we're losing our capacity to learn with and from each other, and that our kids are missing out on tangible, visceral learning (i.e., books, and of course, toys!)

Comment on Birthday Party Protocols

2008-07-03T16:35:52Z

Though there are many sites that recommend age-appropriate gifts to give, I believe that your child should pick out the present that he/she wants to give.
I mean, it is a gift... and we need to reinforce the concept of giving to our children.
FANTASTIC post!
Anna

Comment on Birthday Party Protocols

2008-06-16T04:57:06Z

Thanks for the wonderful tips!!

Comment on Play in Space

2008-03-07T07:44:08Z

Right on! It's incredible how toy companies are making basic toys and play a thing of the past. I like your phrase "keyboard kids" which in itself seems to be the only new and creative direction toy companies have taken. It does not seem that they are really watching out for our children or for learning anymore. After the Mattel fiasco with lead paint and now all of their Fisher Price products electronically singing, dancing and encouraging on line play, I just wonder if toy companies even know how kids really learn. It surely isn't from pressing buttons. Maybe the real question is... do toys need kids anymore? Or are we making the spongy mind of a growing child a thing of the past too? Think about it .