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The best tablet to buy for your kid
All of the fun stuff to get kids excited, all of the guard rails to help parents relax.
By Leah Stodart and Haley Henschel
Our kid reviewers tested the top toys of 2022. These are their favorites.
We narrowed down the best nine toys of the year.
By Miller Kern
The Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio teaches beginners to sew
The sewing machine is pre-threaded.
Seckton's low-tech digital camera is the best $40 you’ll ever spend as a parent
This brightly-colored camera delivers big fun in a tiny package.
By Marah Eakin
Magic Mixies Magical Misting Crystal Ball is a truly magical toy
Use a magic wand to reveal the toy hidden inside.
By Erinne Magee
VTech's KidiZoom vlogging camera is ideal for aspiring creators
It even comes with a green screen.
The Mars Spacecraft Exploration Missions Lego set brings a fun, digital aspect to a classic toy
The set includes missions to complete as you build.
Smart Teddy is a soft and cuddly STEM toy
It's packed full of games, stories, positive habit reminders, and more.
By Erinne Magee
Sphero's robot golf ball taps into kids' imagination and fine motor skills
This toy is a hole-in-one.
Unlock your genetic code with this AncestryDNA kit
Thinking of a last-minute gift? This Ancestry kit is intriguing, inexpensive, and will arrive before Christmas.
By Ingrid Cruz
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures Microscope really works, and your kids (probably) won’t break it
It's a fantastic toy for science-minded kids.
The Osmo Coding Kit makes coding fun and hands-on for kids
It comes with physical game pieces that control the virtual games.
Motorola PIP1510 Connect: A robot-inspired baby monitor that gets the job done
It's a mid-range video baby monitor that comes with a parent unit.
Build a gorgeous display of orchids with this LEGO set for adults that's 20% off
It's not just a toy; it's a work of art.
By Sahas Mehra
Nanit Pro is a high-end baby monitor with breathing tracking and sleep analysis
But the lack of a parent monitor holds it back.
Walmart has pages and pages of LEGO sets up to 25% off
You definitely know someone who has LEGOs on their list.
By Leah Stodart
Finding a gift that kids actually like is tricky. This guide will make it easier.
Toy trends change every year, but we're keeping up.
By Leah Stodart
It's playtime: LEGO sets, Magic Mixies, and more big 2022 toys are already at Black Friday prices
Shop early and avoid a "Jingle All the Way" situation.
By Leah Stodart and Bethany Allard
LEGO sets, Barbies, Squishmallows, and more toys are already on sale for Cyber Monday
Shop early and avoid a "Jingle All the Way" situation.
By Leah Stodart and Bethany Allard
Why 'Bluey' is the ultimate kids' show for grownups
Why is it so popular among adults as well as children?
By Sam Haysom
Google Assistant launches parental controls and kid-friendly updates
Hey, Google! Tell me about your kid-friendly dictionary and new voices.
5 social-emotional skills for parents
SEL skills aren't just for kids. Parents need them, too.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Here's what go-getter kids want for the holidays
Challenge your goal-oriented kiddo with these awesome gift recs from Walmart.
Discover what science-loving kids have on their holiday list
Young science fans will geek out on these cool gifts from Walmart.