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Now That Target Won’t Label Toys By Gender, Some Alternatives

A few fresh suggestions for new labels on toy aisles: Spatial skills. Thinking. Aggression. Sexualization. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2015 2:45 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: gender, parenting, Research, toys, Women and Girls, Highlights, Target Corporation, Target Corporation|TGT|NYSE, Martin, Carol

Beauty Tips for Girls, From Lego

The new "Lego Club Magazine" features a page of "Beauty Tips" for its 5-12 year old audience. Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2015 9:26 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, toys, Women and Girls, Advertising and Marketing, Lego Group, Highlights

Where Are the American Boy Dolls?

At the American Girl store, my 8-year-old son was enraptured by the historical dolls. Surely, there were boys in those times, boys who would have saved the day by using their wits or shown great courage in hard times. Where were they? Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2014 7:58 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, toys, dolls, Men and Boys, Highlights, American Girl Inc

The ‘Breaking Bad’ Action Figure Outrage-O-Rama

“Breaking Bad” action figures probably don't belong in your 6-year-old’s toy box. But you knew that, right? Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 10 2014 10:34 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, toys, Toys 'R' Us Inc, Highlights, Methamphetamines, Walmart Stores Inc|WMT|NYSE, Breaking Bad (TV Program), Walmart Stores Inc

Rent a Toy, Learn a Lesson

What would children learn if we made them give away some of their favorite toys after a month? Maybe that ownership and appreciation aren't linked. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 08 2014 7:11 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, toys, Lieber, Ron, Highlights, The Opposite of Spoiled

Project Night Night: Bedtime Treasures for Kids with Little of Their Own

A "Night Night Package," delivered in a shelter, helps to make children who have little of their own feel more at home, welcome and safe. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2014 9:34 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, toys, domestic violence, Philanthropy, Highlights, Nonprofit Organizations

Do You Want a Girl Toy or a Boy Toy? McDonald’s Says Workers Won’t Ask

McDonald's gave one economist's daughter a "girl toy" too many. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 04 2014 12:32 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, toys, Highlights, McDonald's Corporation, McDonald's Corporation|MCD|NYSE

The Elaborate Replacement Teddy Bear Hoax

After my toddler's bear toppled out of the stroller, I found a replacement and staged the great Rainbow Home for Christmas Spectacular. My daughter wasn't fooled for a minute. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 03 2014 6:38 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Christmas, toys, Highlights

7 Reasons Not to Buy Your Child an iPad for Christmas

Santa is 100 percent not licensed to produce iPads or any brand-name electric devices — and with good reason. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 12 2013 8:41 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Christmas, toys, gifts, iPad, Highlights, Tablet Computers

Will There Be ‘Too Much Stuff’ Under Your Tree?

Many families are looking for ways to stretch out the pleasures of Christmas morning without stretching their budget (or their storage space). Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2013 8:10 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Christmas, toys, gifts, Winerip, Michael, Highlights, New Parent, Old Parent, Orderliness and Clutter

10 Awesome Geek Gifts for Girls

Nothing is more depressing than to be the sister who gets the sparkly sweater while your brother unwraps his remote control building kit. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2013 12:09 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, toys, gifts, Women and Girls, Computers and the Internet, Highlights, Robots and Robotics

‘Leaning In’ to Lego Camp

I asked the camp counselors to make sure Lego camp worked for my outnumbered daughter. "She doesn't want boys taking over her project. She doesn't want to fight to be heard." Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2013 12:11 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, toys, Women and Girls, Lego Group, Sandberg, Sheryl K, Engineering and Engineers

I Do Not Want My Daughter to Be ‘Nice’

My daughter is kind and compassionate, but she will not smile unless either she is genuinely glad to see you or you’re telling her a joke that has a scatological punch line. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2013 6:31 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, gender, parenting, toys, _featured, Women and Girls, Customs, Etiquette and Manners

Parents of the ‘Touch-Screen Generation,’ Don’t Free Your iPad Yet

Hanna Rosin boldly allowed her 2-year-old unfettered access to an iPad for six weeks. It's not an experiment I'll duplicate. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 03 2013 6:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, toys, iPad, Children and Childhood, Mobile Applications

Bye-Bye, Bumbo and Boppy (With Reservations)

The hard truth is, my indecision and sentimentality have all just been an excuse: what I really can’t reconcile is that once I pack up the baby gear, I’m packing it in. No more babies for us. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2013 7:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, toys, Babies and Infants, Cribs (Baby Beds)

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