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Our Editors’ Favorite Family Products This Month
Get schooled about schools, play environmental games, color your shirt, label those bottles and have fun in the tub with these great January products.
Products We’re Loving in December
Just in time for the holidays, we have fun learning toys, great books and music and some handy gear for moms and dads, too.
Gifts for You and Your Bundle of Joy
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a new mom or dad and baby this holiday season, we have lots of great suggestions, thanks to our friends at the National Parenting Product Awards. They have been busy evaluating and testing these products all year and we’re excited to share the annual “Bundle, Baby and […]
Put Some Jingle in Your Holiday Giving!
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? We have more than 250 terrific, award-winning finds from the National Parenting Product Awards — inspiring animal books, collectible dinos, fairy cottage construction kits, brainy board games, robotic dragons and so much more. Check out “Jingle,” the National Parenting Product Awards’ annual gift guide. And for even […]
Products We’re Loving in October
Products we’re spotlighting this month include pixel and robot puzzles, toys for busy kids, inspirational books, and some great baby/toddler gear.
Products We’re Loving in September
Among our favorite products this month, you’ll find gear for showcasing photos, strolling and bath time, plus books for kids and mamas and a super-soothing skin cream.
Products We’re Loving in August
You’ll find science learning, math and counting coaching, letters in Spanish, a unicorn lunch box and a smart and stylish carry-all in this batch of top products.
Products We’re Loving in July
You’ll find a stylish stroller, drawing robot, ergonomic high chair, colorful zebra, spinning toy, travel labels and a lettering workbook in our latest batch of favorite products.
The NAPPA Summer Fun Guide is Here
Our Friends at the NAPPA Awards tested hundreds of products to bring us this guide to all things fun – the best toys, games, travel gear, books, music and educational tools to keep the creativity and learning going all summer long. Click the cover to open the digital edition of this guide and find the […]
7 Products We’re Loving in June
This month, we have adorable life jackets, a fun balance bike, a handy “baby valet” and outdoor play mat, a card game, a toddler racer and a Calico Critters Ferris wheel among our top products.
7 Products We’re Loving in May
We’ve got great clothes and practical accessories for moms, fun and ergonomic chairs, a comfy play mat, a luxe baby-care line and a fun gardening book among our top May products.
Inclusive Products We Love
For kids of all abilities, we’re showcasing cool relaxation cards, visual schedules, a guide to learning issues, a tech assessment tool and an imaginative CD.
Products We’re Loving in April
Books about pampering fun, music and a mother-son journey; a stroller, carseat and carrier for little ones and American Girl’s Girl of the Year make up our collection of favorites this month.
Products We’re Loving in March
This fun family product roundup features an “easy” stroller, cozy car seat cover, fun kid workout gear, handy bottle sterilizer, twisting word game and books on history and science.
Toy Fair 2019: The Coolest Toys & Games
Our L.A. Parent team just came back from Toy Fair in New York and one thing we learned for sure is that you are never too old to play with toys. The International Toy Fair, produced by The Toy Association, is an annual gathering of more than 1,000 toy and game manufacturers, big and small, […]
Products We’re Loving for February
February is all about love, and that includes the kids. Our friends at the National Parenting Product Awards recommend these great products for story and activity time and keeping your kids safe and comfy. For storytime fun, “The Princess and the Pickup Truck” ($15.95, ages 5-10) is an Appalachian retelling of “The Princess and the […]
Products We’re Loving for the New Year
Ready for 2019? Our pals at the National Parenting Product Awards are helping families everywhere be comfy, cuddly and happy at play with their January picks. Start with some stylish solutions for your home. Customize the mimish Pouf with Storage ($69, mimishdesigns.com) by mixing and matching top and bottom pieces, and you’ll have seating that […]
Products We’re Loving for the Holidays
The holiday shopping season is upon us. With more fun toys, games and tech to choose from than ever, we’re offering up a few favorites from the National Parenting Product Awards. But this is a mere sampling! For even more gift-giving ideas, have a look at “Jingle,” the National Parenting Product Awards’ annual gift guide. […]
Products We’re Loving in October
Check out this month’s great product reviews, which include letter learning fun, shape sorting, a circular challenge, light-up dough and a grow-with-you stroller. Scroll to see them all. Get Your Head Around This: Show off your smarts with Otrio ($39.99, marblesthebrainstore.com), the game of strategy. To win, align three of your pieces in a row based […]
Products We’re Loving in September
We’re loving these great products for preschool naptime, toting stuff to school, labeling our kids’ stuff and boosting reading skills.
Check Out the New Summer Fun Guide From NAPPA
We’re in the last month of summer and we just don’t want the fun to end. Our friends at the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) have put together a great little roundup of their top summer must-haves for kids and families. This collection of water toys, learning games, travel gear and more will help your […]
Products We’re Loving in July
We’ve picked out some great water and pool toys to help your family beat the summer heat, plus a couple of high-tech options for fun when it’s time to go indoors.
Products We Love in June
Check out this fun collection of toys and products, with items from Doc McStuffins, Calico Critters, cute musical bears, garden fun and a savvy stroller.
Products We’re Loving in May
Whether your kids are into books, barnyard animals or building, plush toys or peel-and-reveal surprises, we’ve got something for them this month.
Family Travel Products We Love
When your family is on the go, you’ll be ready to snack, sun (safely), play and give the kids a boost with these travel-friendly finds.
Inclusive Toys We Love
From wheelchairs and hearing aids for dolls to fun sensory, sorting and emoji toys, these products make playtime fun for kids of all abilities.
Toy Fair 2018: High-Tech STEM and Classic and Retro Toys are What’s Hot
This month we spent a few days at the annual International Toy Fair in New York, and what fun we had! The Javitz Convention Center in Manhattan was overtaken by the spirit of play. Imagine a space the size of seven football fields filled with the latest toys and games. STEM/STEAM-related toys that teach coding […]
Family Products We Love – March 2018
A 3-D animation kit, sleep solution for Baby, French language program and books on baking and individuality are featured this month. For more product reviews, visit NAPPAawards.com.
Products We Love in February
For this month of love, we’re loving new content-connecting and creative toys, a word-building book and a feeding support that makes Mom the boss.
January Products We Love
A fun strolling bike, a mindful book for moms, a mat for making art, a cool baby gym and a kid-friendly meal service are this month’s picks from our editors.
Put Some Jingle in Your Holiday Giving!
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? We have some terrific, award-winning finds from the National Parenting Product Awards — robots with personalities, 3D printers that young kids can use, a play table that requires no tools to set up, a drum set for your littlest musician, a book starring your child as the […]
A Handy Family Tent That Makes Camping a Breeze
The first time I went camping with my husband, I told him I had a big tent that would comfortably fit us and his 6-year-old son. He laughed and still laughs at the memory of us squeezing into a tent that barely covered our two-and-a-half bodies without an inch to spare. Apparently, it was large […]
Flexi Lexi Yoga Pants Deliver Performance With a Dose of Cute
Yoga pants are great for any number of things: lounging, napping, running errands. If you like to actually practice yoga in yours, though, you’ll want some that perform at a higher level. Yoga pants from Flexi Lexi (www.flexilexi-fitness.com) won’t let you down. The polyester-spandex pants come in a variety of eye-catching colors and patterns – […]
National Parenting Products Awards (NAPPA) Website
The National Parenting Products Awards (NAPPA) is one of the longest running and most respected awards programs in the country and connects families with quality products. For more information visit www.nappaawards.com
Shop Talk: That’s Cute, Baby!
Whether you’re shopping for your little one or looking for that perfect shower gift, these options are as adorable as they are useful. For more product reviews, visit NAPPAawards.com
Shop Talk: New Products for Your Pooch
May is National Pet Month. Show your fur-ever friends how much you care with these fun and innovative pet products.
Melissa’s Healthy Living
Melissa Halas-Liang is a nationally recognized nutrition educator, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and wellness expert who truly “practices what she preaches.” She personally lives a healthful lifestyle while also inspiring others to do the same.
Super Kids Nutrition
Whether it’s helping kids eat healthier with her children’s books or inspiring parents and students to live more nutritionally fit through education, Melissa Halas-Liang believes good nutrition plays a vital role in spiritual, physical and mental health.
The Twin Coach
Blogger Gina Oshin, and parent of twins, posts everything from summaries of parenting lectures she attends, to practical advice for dealing with issues such as tantrums and sibling rivalry, to her ongoing journey to become a more mindful parent.
Beyond the Brochure
By Christina Simon, Anne Simon and Porcha Dodson. A blog for parents who are applying to private elementary schools in Los Angeles. And, what life is really like at some of these schools. – See more at: http://beyondthebrochurela.com/new-to-the-blog-start-here/#sthash.guAHzZ57.dpuf
KnowsyMoms
KnowsyMoms is the place for college parents. It will help you with everything from what to buy to how to handle social and emotional challenges you and your student may encounter.
www.babbledabbledo.com
Think of Babble Dabble Do as your warmly messy, always accessible, online studio space; a place you can come to find a little art and design, a little magic, ahem, I mean science, and many other projects for kids.
Not on a Diet
We are a professional nutrition counseling office located in Torrance, CA. led by registered dietitian Sumner Brooks. Our practice is based on a non-dieting mentality, allowing clients to finally find a peaceful relationship with food.
Mommy Loves Tech
MommyLovesTech.com is a tech lover’s resource for the latest must-have gadgets, websites, tech news and information founded by FOX 11 News and Good Day L.A. weathercaster and anchor Maria Quiban.
Weelicious
weelicious focuses on quick, easy, nutritious recipes that are made using fresh, but minimal ingredients. The recipes appeal to a range of ages – from infants starting on solid foods to school-age kids and even adults.
Taster Tots L.A.
Kid friendly. Adult fare. Taster Tots L.A. is a Los Angeles-based restaurant blog and food-related news source for parents and families.
Illustrated with Crappy Pictures (life, marriage, parenting, etc.)
Amber Dusick is the author of the bestselling humor book, Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures and a contributing writer to The Huffington Post, SheKnows.com and Ladies’ Home Journal. Her blog, CrappyPictures.com, receives over a million views a month from parents looking for a laugh.
Good Reads with Ronna – reviewing the latest & greatest books plus reading-related products for kids & families.
Ronna Mandel, former Associate Editor at L.A. Parent, is now a freelance writer who interviews authors, reviews children’s books and educational products and promotes reading-related events.
Museum Stories, art & culture for grown-ups with kids
Even though Los Angeles has some of the country’s finest museums, busy parents often know very little about them. Museum Stories is a blog about what’s happening at L.A. art and cultural museums for grown-ups with kids.