Product Reviews

For a parent holiday shopping usually consists of lots time in the toy section of their local store. Kids wouldn't be kids if they didn't have at least one toy on their wish list for Santa! More often than not one of those toys will come…

Bastei Entertainment understands how powerful mobile applications can be to aid young children with early learning concepts. My 3-year-old daughter, Ava, is a huge fan of the company's series of Laura's Star mobile apps and has been…

I desperately wanted to see Maleficent in theatres, but unfortunately, my husband and I never found the time to enjoy this film in theatres. Thankfully, with the release of the Maleficent Blu-Ray + DVD combo pack, I finally got the chance…

Sesame Street has been a popular TV show in our house for a long time! My 3-year-old daughter, Ava, is such a big fan she even had a Sesame Street party when she turned two! Like most young children, she LOVES Elmo and his popular 'Elmo…

What better way to get kids excited about cooking and healthy eating than this fun Cookbook from National Geographic Kids! Written by Barton Seaver, a master chef and National Geographic Explorer, children go on a year-round culinary…

Do you have a preschooler that loves trains? If so, he or she is sure to be a fan of the popular Chuggington railway series that follows the adventures of 6 young trainees Wilson, Brewster, Koko, Hoot, Toot and Piper. Anchor…

The winters in Montreal are some of the coldest and after months of harsh weather you come to take full advantage of the warm months in the city. This summer my family spent lots of time doing outside activities like playing…

There is nothing harder for a parent when their child is exhibiting signs that something is wrong. This is especially hard for first-time parents because a lot of times the just littlest sign of discomfort in their child can be worrisome.…

Like a lot of young children, my 3-year-old daughter, Ava, can be a picky eater! The best way to get her to eat more is to give her three meals a day and two small snacks. Giving two snacks a day can be challenging, so I'm always trying…

Fresh off a two week road-trip vacation to Lake George in New York state, I have created a top list of items that made our family vacation perfect. My list includes fun accessories for mom, clothing for kids, toys and other items that…

All children need to learn the alphabet at some point in their life, and the sooner, the better! A great way to introduce the alphabet to your child at a young age is to read alphabet books. Not sure where to start? Here are four book…

My almost 3-year-old daughter, Ava, has been attending a local playschool / preschool for the last three months. At her age, she is being introduced to basic principles like colors, shapes, the alphabet and counting. Learning is done in a…