I’m A Baby And Kids Gear Writer—These Are The Best Things I Tested In 2025

The best things I've tested in 2025 as a parenting writer make life with kids better, like the newest Uppababy stroller and a ...
Tech Xplore

Toys are talking back thanks to AI, but are they safe around kids?

Stuffed animals that talk back. Chessboards with pieces that move on their own. And a chatty holographic fairy in a crystal ...

The 10 new movies everyone will be talking about in 2026

It's also going to be a busy year for big-name directors, with filmmakers such as Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, ...
The New York Times

The Nugget Is the ‘Original Play Couch.’ Costco’s Version May Be Better.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Ivy Elrod Ivy Elrod is a ...

Playmates Toys Rocked Its ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Era for Nearly 40 Years. It Ends in 2026

Viacom and Playmates announced their licensing agreement with the longtime 'TMNT' toy manufacturer will expire next December.
Marketplace

Before Play-Doh was for kids, homemakers used it to clean soot-stained walls

Tim Walsh, toy designer with The Playmakers and author of “Timeless Toys,” talks about the origins of Play-Doh.
The New York Times

28 Kids Birthday Party Favors That Aren’t Junk

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Marilyn Ong Marilyn Ong is ...