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7 Toys to Celebrate the Fourth
Before and after the fireworks, these patriotic playthings will keep your grandchildren entertained this Independence Day
In Toys & Games
Your grandbabies might be better at chewing and drooling on ballots than casting them. Still, there's no reason they can't give their endorsement. Whether they would vote blue ... read more
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Pool Toy Roundup
The best toys and activities for swimmers of all ages
In Toys & Games
Whether they're baby waders or seasoned swimmers, pool time is one of the best parts of summer break. We found a few cool pool toys to help your grandchildren make a big splas ... read more
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Betty's Books: Five for the Fourth
This Independence Day, read along with your grandchildren as they discover great stories from America's history.
In You & Your Grandchildren
Democrat or Republican, liberal or conservative, on the Fourth of July political persuasion doesn't matter. It's our nation's birthday, a time to come together and celebrate o ... read more
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Interaction WALL-E
A moving and beeping toy stays true to his movie-self
In Toys & Games
Toys modeled after movie characters can sometimes be disappointing in their lack of "action." But Interaction WALL-E, the eight-inch toy robot based on the new Disney-Pixar fi ... read more
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Fly Them to the Moon
Go stargazing together with these out-of-this-world astronomy-themed toys
In Activity Sets
Discovery Exclusive Ultimate Children's Star Planetarium
If your grandchildren's last visit to the observatory with you sent them over the moon, you can further indulge their ... read more
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Top Multilingual Toys
Open up a whole new world to your grandchildren with these toys and games that speak their language.
In Activity Sets
Mastering one language is easy enough for your bright grandchildren. Toys and activity sets that speak Spanish, French and even Chinese expand their vocabulary across continen ... read more
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Horseplay for Little Equestrians
If your grandchild's request for a pony doesn't mesh with your investment plans, opt for these figures and playsets instead.
In Toys & Games
Paradise Horses
Each hand-painted, poseable Paradise Horse has a name and a detailed backstory. (Coriander, for instance, is a master jumper with a "spicy" personality.) Just ... read more
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Is Your Car Grandchild-Ready?
When you start considering what new car is best for you, don't forget the grandchildren.
In New Grandparents
When Chrysler introduced the minivan to the U.S. in the early 1980s, parents responded by making it the nation's new default family car. At the same time, though, they began c ... read more
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Play Outside!
Summer is made for backyard fun. Here are some of our favorite toys and games for the outdoors.
In Toys & Games
Spiderman Slip ’N Slide
The Slip ’N Slide has come a long way from its beginning as just a yellow plastic sheet to throw on the lawn. This version has a built-in ... read more
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Good Luck Charms for Friday the 13th
For the most superstitious day of the year, we've rounded up the luckiest charms for grandchildren.
In Gear & Gadgets
Omamori
Omamori, traditional Japanese good luck charms, are cloth-covered, portable, written prayers asking for good luck either in health, love, or money. They have been upd ... read more
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Gift Ideas for New Dads
Whether homebound with baby or out and about, simple comforts and quality gear ease dad into his new job
In Gear & Gadgets
Brooks Brothers Luxury Pinpoint Fashion Stripe Pajama
He’s tending to tired mom, fielding phone calls from family and friends, and taking care of his brand-new baby. He ... read more
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New DVDs: 6/10/08
Haunted mansions, robot missions, and cultural lessons round out our DVD picks this week.
In Movies & Music
The Spiderwick Chronicles (Two-Disc Special Edition), Paramount, Rated PG, $ 23.99 (Pre-order Now: Available June 24th )
Even those unfamiliar with the popular book series wi ... read more
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Tag Reading System
An innovative vocabulary-learning tool for ninjas-in-training
In Books & Educational
When 5-year-olds can operate a home entertainment system and play around with an iPhone on their own, it’s no surprise they can learn to read with a high-tech gadget as ... read more
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Betty's Books: The Best Series for Kids
The adventure never ends with books that take children on wild journeys - and then invite them back for more.
In Books & Educational
For this month's column on the best in children's book series, I turned to the real experts — my own grandchildren — for recommendations. I thought that at least o ... read more
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Road Trip Must-Haves
From frivolous and fun to totally necessary, these are our favorite games and gear for hitting the road with your grandchildren.
In Gear & Gadgets
The NapSac
Traveling light is always best for road trips, but the amount of gear your grandbaby requires can make it feel like you’re packing for a yearlong expedition. ... read more
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New DVDs: 6/3/08
Musical Muppets, storytelling spiders, and a curious boy named Cory round out our picks this week.
In Movies & Music
The Muppet Show — The Complete Third Season, Disney Video, Rated TV-G, $32.99
You may have watched The Muppet Show with your children, and now you can introduce the cla ... read more
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Summer Care Packages
Whatever the summer holds for your grandchild, you can assemble a care package that will make the season more fun.
In Long-Distance Grandparenting
Ah, summer. School ends, and young people race to vacation, hop a bus to camp, start a summer job, or prep for college. Want to help them celebrate the season in a practical w ... read more
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Kid Music Roundup
New and upcoming tunes for groovy grandkids of all ages
In Movies & Music
Music for a Green Planet
Hayes Greenfeld, founder of the award-winning music-education program Jazz-a-ma-tazz, and the “Pied Piper of jazz,” has recorded a new al ... read more
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