Play & Learning

Looking for toys that provide the right level of challenge and opportunity for creativity to keep children engaged for years? Us too! In this article Montessori teacher and writer, Christina Clemer, chats about what to look for in Montessori-inspired toys and shares her favorite picks from The Tot.

Babies and kids spend a lot of time playing on the floor, which is why play mats are an absolute essential! Unfortunately, many mainstream options aren’t aesthetically pleasing and can take up too much space. Lucky for us – Famokids is on the scene! Find out why we’re obsessed with this safe, stylish and versatile play mat.

As advocates of play-based learning, we’ve teamed up with expert early learning educators to curate the toys and activities you need to help your tot reach developmental milestones, learn important life skills and build the confidence needed to enter a formal learning environment. Perfect for newborns up to Age 6, The Tot Play & Learn Sets are the screen-free educational tool you’ve been looking for.

Yoga is a practice kids can do anywhere, any time, without any equipment — plus, it’s free! Not only does yoga promote balance, strength and coordination, it also helps children improve their focus, concentration and confidence, providing a solid foundation for both physical and mental health.

Missing the company of other new moms? Our resident writer shares her tips for starting an online mothers’ group

While many parents lovingly refer to pack & plays as ‘Baby Jail’ there’s a lot to be said about the freedom they can give babies (and you) – at home or on the go. Read our Pack & Play guide here!

The first 18 months of your child’s life is spent absorbing the world around them and accomplishing milestone after milestone. Play gyms are a fantastic way to help your little one make the most of that imperative learning period.

Wondering how you should be helping your baby develop independence and reach important developmental milestones? In this guide Early Learning Educator, Christina Clemer, shares five simple Montessori tips as well as her favorite toys & decor picks.

Welcome to the wild ride that is toddlerhood! Here are all the developmental milestones you can expect in this fast-changing six-month period.

Did you know that newborns can only see in black and white until about three months of age? In this article, we take a look at why providing high contrast monochrome toys is beneficial for babies as well as which ones we love.