ParentDishhttp://www.parentdish.comParentDishhttp://www.parentdish.com/media/feedlogo.gifParentDishhttp://www.parentdish.comen-usCopyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/P'kolino Little One's Art Easelhttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/28/pkolino-little-ones-art-easel/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/28/pkolino-little-ones-art-easel/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/28/pkolino-little-ones-art-easel/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The P'kolino Little One's Art Easel is two-sided for double the fun. Credit: pkolino.com

Want to foster your kids' love of art, but get tired of picking up loose pieces of paper and broken crayons off the floor all the time? Set them up with an art easel!

This new double-sided easel from P'kolino allows two children to create at the same time. One side has a chalkboard, the other a whiteboard. Just add a paper roll when the lil' ones feel inspired to make their drawings more permanent.

P'kolino Little One's Art Easel is available Aug. 15, but can be preordered now, $80, at pkolino.com.


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]]>art easeleaselkids artpkolinoLesley KennedyThu, 28 Jul 2011 14:00:00 ESTFijit Friendshttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/27/fijit-friends/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/27/fijit-friends/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/27/fijit-friends/#commentsFiled under:

Figit Friends dance, talk and tell jokes. Credit: mattel.com

What's a Fijit Friend, we asked our toy-savvy 6-year-old. "Oh, I want a Fijit Friend. They're like these little dancing robot thingies. And if you say, 'I love you, Fijit Friend,' they say 'I love you, too.' I really want one for my birthday. Can I have one for my birthday?"

OK, OK, we get it. Fijit Friends are fab. The little robots from Mattel dance when you play them different songs, give them a squeeze or poke their bellies, busting different moves. They also talk, tell jokes and recognize your kid's voice.

Four friends are available -- Sage, Logan, Willa and Serafina. Be prepared for your own birthday gift requests.

At shop.mattel.com, $50.

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]]>dancing robotfigit friendsmatteltoy robottoysLesley KennedyWed, 27 Jul 2011 14:00:00 ESTFish Eyes Rod and Reel With Underwater Video Camerahttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/26/fish-eyes-rod-and-reel-with-underwater-video-camera/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/26/fish-eyes-rod-and-reel-with-underwater-video-camera/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/26/fish-eyes-rod-and-reel-with-underwater-video-camera/#commentsFiled under: ,

See what you're catching with this camera rod and reel from FishEyes. Credit: Amazon.com

Gone fishin' with the kids yet this summer? What are you waiting for? Say you don't really have a great rod and reel for the little ones to use? No excuses: Here's the FishEyes Rod and Reel with Underwater Video Camera.

Yep, the name may be about as long as that giant bass you supposedly hooked last time out, but it's totally worth the extra breath.

An underwater video camera transmits live footage to an LCD full color screen, so kids can see the fish and other underwater life. A removable sun shade means the harsh light won't stop the viewing fun.

FishEyes works on the dock, in a lake or in the ocean and comes with two bait baskets, two sinkers and 10 line attachment clip sets. Get ready for some wild fish tales. At amazon.com, $80.

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]]>fisheyes rod and reelfishingfishing pollunderwater cameravideo cameraLesley KennedyTue, 26 Jul 2011 14:00:00 ESTEasy-Bake Ultimate Ovenhttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/25/easy-bake-ultimate-oven/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/25/easy-bake-ultimate-oven/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/25/easy-bake-ultimate-oven/#commentsFiled under:

The new Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven doesn't need a light bulb. Credit: Hasbro

"Easy-Bake! Whatcha gonna make?"

Folks have been singing the praises of the Easy-Bake Oven since it launched way back in 1963, and now, a brand new style is hitting store shelves.

The Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven has a new look girls and tweens will salivate over. The oven plugs in -- no light bulb necessary -- is easy to use and a bigger pan means bigger treats. Plus, it's not just for cakes anymore. An extended menu means cookies, red velvet cupcakes, checker cakes, brownie sticks, cinnamon twists and even pizza and pretzels can be created by your little chefs-in-training.

The Ultimate Oven, $49.99, comes with a baking pan, cupcake pan, pan pusher/spatula, storage drawer and mixes to whip up 12 mini cookies and 12 mini red velvet cupcakes -- with frosting and sprinkles, naturally. Refill and tool kits, $12.99 each, include tools and mixes to make pizzas shaped like guitars or hearts, custom pretzels with cheese dip and more. You can also get refill pack assortments, $6.99, with the fixings for cookies, cupcakes, pizza and more.

For ages 8 and older, at most national toy retailers and HasbroToyShop.com, beginning in mid-August.
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]]>easy bakeEasy Bake Oveneasy bake ultimate ovenkids and cookingLesley KennedyMon, 25 Jul 2011 14:00:00 ESTKooKoo Birdshttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/22/kookoo-birds/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/22/kookoo-birds/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/22/kookoo-birds/#commentsFiled under:

Bring a KooKoo Bird home to nest with your little one. Credit: Toysrus.com

Why get angry when you can go kookoo?

Lure your kids away from non-stop play of "Angry Birds" on your phone with plush birds from the Totally KooKoo toy line. Each 6-inch bird comes its own birdhouse box. Squeeze it to hear it's cal, then squeeze it again and watch a mini KooKoo bird in an eggshell pop out.

You can also find 14-inch, 12-inch and 2-inch birds, plus a flock of figurines ready to nest with your little ones.

KooKoo Birds 6-inch plush toy with sound, $15, at toysrus.com.

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]]>angry birdsbird toykids toyskookoo birdsplush toyLesley KennedyFri, 22 Jul 2011 14:00:00 ESTSplash Golfhttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/21/splash-golf/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/21/splash-golf/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/21/splash-golf/#commentsFiled under:

Add a little splash to your golf game. Credit: Amazon.com

Too hot for a rousing round of golf on the links -- or even the mini-golf course? Take your game to the pool!

Splash Golf from Prime Time Toys challenges players to hit a hole in one in the water. The water-soaked balls and club make it a worthy endeavor for kids and parents. Each set comes with a floating target, three balls and an adjustable golf club. Fore!

Splash Golf, for ages 6 and older, $16.99 at Amazon.com.

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]]>golf toypool gamessplash golfsummer gameswater gamesLesley KennedyThu, 21 Jul 2011 14:00:00 ESTMuscle Joe Piperoidhttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/19/muscle-joe-piperoid/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/19/muscle-joe-piperoid/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/19/muscle-joe-piperoid/#commentsFiled under:

"I am a robot..." Credit: marblesthebrainstore.com

Who doesn't love a robot? Kids think they're cool, parents find them nostalgic. It's win-win for all.

And when you get to build your own 'bot? Even better! Piperoids are actually craft kits that come with paper pipes with pre-drilled holes and marks to show you where to cut, fold and connect pieces with just a little glue or tape.

Besides just being a fun activity, the robots -- that are posable and have movable joints -- will get your kid's creative juices flowing and are even educational. Who's ready to play?

Muscle Joe Piperoid, $12.99, marblesthebrainstore.com.

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]]>craft toysmuscle joe piperoidspaper toyspiperoidsrobotrobotstoysLesley KennedyTue, 19 Jul 2011 14:00:00 ESTLego Harry Potter: Years 1-4http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/15/lego-harry-potter-years-1-4/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/15/lego-harry-potter-years-1-4/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/15/lego-harry-potter-years-1-4/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Can't get tickets to opening day? Play "Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4" at home. Credit: Lego

With "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2," the final installment in the beloved magical movie Potter series, hitting theaters today, it seems only fitting to remind you of a must-have game inspired by our favorite wizard.

The "Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4" video game lets you play as Harry, Ron, Hermione and other favorite characters as you attend Hogwarts classes, cast spells, mix potions, fly on broomsticks and earn house points.

The game, which came out last year, focuses on Harry's first four years at the school of witchcraft and wizardry; expect a game surrounding years five through seven to be released later this fall.

Get the game for $15 at amazon.com. Now, excuse us, please. We have movie tickets to track down.

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]]>harry potterHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part IIlegolego harry potterlego harry potter video gamevideo gameLesley KennedyFri, 15 Jul 2011 14:00:00 ESTSummer Fun and Games: You Could Be Your Kid's Favorite Toyhttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/12/summer-fun-and-games/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/12/summer-fun-and-games/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/12/summer-fun-and-games/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Your Kid's Favorite Toy

Most children would do anything to have their busy parents get on the floor and play with them, especially in their early years. Credit: Getty Images


Pop quiz: What toy does your child most want to play with this summer?

It's a trick question.

"Believe it or not, you are your child's favorite play toy," family therapist, blogger and mother of two Amy Wickstrom tells ParentDish.

Wickstrom, a contributor to Working Mother, OC Family and more, also writes the blog More Than a Toy. She tells ParentDish it is important for parents to play with their children, especially during the summer when kids have more time and their hands and are crying out for parental interaction.

"Most children would do anything to have their busy parents get on the floor and play with them, especially in their early years," Wickstrom tells ParentDish. "Take 10 or 15 minutes to give them your undivided attention and interact with them and the toys they are playing with."

Need some suggestions?

"Do a family craft," Wickstrom suggests. "Run to your local craft store and pick out a craft to do with your child (such as building a bird house). Build enthusiasm for it by including your child in choosing what the craft will be, picking out the supplies together, learning about it more (for example, if doing a bird house, research different kinds of birds with your child and find out which birds visit your yard, etc.) and determining the time you will do it (simple crafts can be done in one sitting, but other crafts, such as building a model plane, could be done over several weeks during the summer)."

Some of the simplest games create the most lasting memories, she adds, such as hide-and-go-seek.

"One of my favorite memories as a child was playing kick the can and hide-and-go-seek with the other kids on my street," Wickstrom tells ParentDish. "Sadly, our age of technology often squelches a child's natural tendency to be outside and play with other children. Simple, all-time favorite childhood games are disappearing."

You can help combat that trend with a trip to the library, she says.

"Parents can take their kids to the local library to pick out a book and read it together there," she says. "Many libraries have special rooms just for children that are filled with toys and sometimes a stage with props for story time. This helps engage children in their imagination, have quality time with a parent and develop their reading skills. It also keeps them accustomed to old fashioned books instead of eBooks.

Websites such as FrugalDad.com have some other low-cost ways to build lifelong memories. Here are a few:

1. See a $1 movie. Many theaters offer summer movie programs for kids. If you're not so lucky, consider a movie day at home with a rental or streaming online video.

2. Hold Sprinkler Day. Delay your sprinklers for one day so they come on a little later in the morning. Then everyone can get in their bathing suits and jump through the sprinklers on a hot day. This also conserves water and reduces utility costs.

3. Go fly a kite. Check the 10-day forecast and look for a windy day in the coming week. Pick up a cool kite for the kids.

4. Make homemade Play-Doh. It's basically just water and flour. There are all sorts of recipes available online.

5. Build a "fort" in the living room. You remember this from when you were a kid. All it takes are some cushions and a sofa. If you want to get all fancy, you can use some large boxes and (with parental supervision, of course) some box cutters.

6. Go bowling. Bowling alleys often have special rates for families and will put out the bumpers so kids don't roll gutter balls.

7. Have a water pistol fight. Water pistols are often no more than $2. Pick up a couple and have a duel. If you want to make it a teachable moment, read up on the history and etiquette of dueling and make that part of the experience.

8. Hold Pajama Day. Stay in your pajamas all day.

9. Spend a day volunteering. There are lots of places you can volunteer and teach kids the importance of helping out. One idea might be the local Humane Society.

10. Have your kids come up with their own shirt designs, then have a custom T-shirt printing service print them up.

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]]>child playsummer activitiestoysYour Kids Favorite Summer ToyYour Kids Favorite ToyTom HendersonTue, 12 Jul 2011 13:30:00 ESTPeaceable Kingdom Quick Sticker Kitshttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/11/peaceable-kingdom-quick-sticker-kits/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/11/peaceable-kingdom-quick-sticker-kits/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/11/peaceable-kingdom-quick-sticker-kits/#commentsFiled under:

Decorate cute animal purses with stickers. Credit: Peaceable Kingdom

Whether you've got a road trip on the agenda, or just need a couple fun -- and affordable -- activities handy to keep the kids busy, stickers are always a welcome diversion.

We're digging the Quick Sticker Kits from Peaceable Kingdom. At $4.99 a pop, these kits are like mini projects. Kids can arrange and decorate a slew of stickers to make their own creations. Four new styles include:
  • Make a Robot Kit: Build two sturdy paper robots with 14 interchangeable parts and decorate them with 77 shiny foil stickers.
  • Sparkly Critter Purses Kit: Decorate three animal-shaped paper purses (puppy, kitty, bear) with 88 glittery facial expression and accessory stickers.
  • Dinosaur Play World Kit: Adorn a pop-out volcano backdrop for three stand-up dinosaurs with 22 dinosaur stickers.
  • Dress-Up Puppies Sticker Kit: Three fold-up doghouses, three stand-up puppies and three dog beds can be accessorized and decorated with 69 puppy-themed glittery stickers.
Find more kits at PeaceableKingdom.com.

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]]>kids activitiespeaceable kingdomsticker kitsstickersLesley KennedyMon, 11 Jul 2011 14:00:00 ESTTrunki by Melissa & Doughttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/08/trunki-by-melissa-and-doug/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/08/trunki-by-melissa-and-doug/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/08/trunki-by-melissa-and-doug/#commentsFiled under:

Luggage you can ride on? Oh, yeah. Credit: melissaanddoug.com

July is the heart of family travel time -- which, while extremely fun, can also be extremely stressful.

That's why easing the luggage burden is so important. Check out Trunki by Melissa & Doug. The update on the wheelie bag lets kids actually ride on top of their suitcase through the airport or train station.

You see, the Trunki holds clothes, but is also a riding toy. Genius! And, it also has a tow strap and carry handles when your kid needs a little help.

Trunki holds up to 100 pounds and is perfect for families on the go. Get it for $39.99 at melissaanddoug.com.

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]]>kids travelluggagemelissa and dougsuittraveltrunkiLesley KennedyFri, 08 Jul 2011 14:00:00 ESTGeoPalz Activity Trackerhttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/07/geopalz-activity-tracker/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/07/geopalz-activity-tracker/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/07/geopalz-activity-tracker/#commentsFiled under: ,

Start stepping! Credit: geopalz.com

Who said using a pedometer was just for parents? Kids need exercise, too, and the GeoPalz Activity Tracker will have them begging to get moving.

The pedometers come in cute and cool styles -- think rock 'n' roll, fantasy, sports and more -- and they allow parents to track steps, weight, height, calories burned and calories consumed for the entire family. Just log everyone's steps on the GeoPalz website, and they'll be converted into points that that can be redeemed for prizes and certificates.

Teach 'em early that fitness is fun seems like a pretty great idea to us.

GeoPalz Activity Tracker, $19.99, at geopalz.com.

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]]>geopalzgeopalz activity trackerskids fitnesspedometerLesley KennedyThu, 07 Jul 2011 14:00:00 ESTCrayola ColorStudio HDhttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/06/crayola-colorstudio-hd/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/06/crayola-colorstudio-hd/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/06/crayola-colorstudio-hd/#commentsFiled under:

Drawings come to life on the new Crayola iPad app. Credit: Crayola

Remember when a couple of crayons and a coloring book were all you needed for a little creative fun? Drawing the old fashioned way is still a favorite pastime for kids, but technology can really up the wow factor.

Take the new Crayola ColorStudio HD from Griffin Technology and Crayola.

The iPad app allows you to draw with a marker-shaped digital stylus -- the iMarker -- that can be used to look like you're using a marker, crayon, pen or paintbrush, or kids can use their fingers to do the drawing. Kids can interact with animated coloring book pages that move and react while being colored and drawings can generate pictures, sound effects, music and animations. How cool is that?

Wait, it gets even cooler -- instead of storing up all those pieces of paper your kid draws for Grandma that never get sent, you can simply email her artwork, upload it to Facebook or print it out for fridge display.

Crayola ColorStudio HD, $29.99 at Apple stores, Best Buy and griffintechnology.com.

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]]>appscoloringcoloring bookscrayolacrayola colorstudio hdipadipad appLesley KennedyWed, 06 Jul 2011 14:00:00 ESTMy Backyard BBQ Sethttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/05/my-backyard-bbq-set/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/05/my-backyard-bbq-set/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/07/05/my-backyard-bbq-set/#commentsFiled under:

Grill's on! Credit: Amazon.com

Summer means many, many days and night spent at the grill outside, and we're guessing your youngsters are interested in knowing what's going on over by that fire.

Let them do their own "cooking" with the My Backyard BBQ Set from Educo. The realistic grill has a hood that opens, faux coals and a pretend electric burner. Play food is not included, but fixin's kits are also available.

Now, who's ready to cook up some 'dogs?

My Backyard BBQ Set, $83, amazon.com.

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]]>bbq setbbq toymy backyard bbq setoutdoor toyLesley KennedyTue, 05 Jul 2011 14:00:00 ESTExecutives Wax Nostalgic About the Toys They Left Behindhttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/30/nostalgic-toys/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/30/nostalgic-toys/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/30/nostalgic-toys/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Credit: Amazon

Nowadays, John Barbour makes sophisticated computers for children.

But you know what toy he remembers most fondly from his childhood? It's nothing high-tech. Just Legos.

"When you sit down and intellectually rationalize what Lego does, it is the ultimate toy," the CEO behind LeapFrog tells the Reuters news service. "Think about it -- creativity, hand-eye coordination. You get the satisfaction of building something and you get a toy at the end."

Barbour was among the toy moguls and other high-powered execs who gathered in New York this week for the Reuters Retail and Consumer Summit, waxing nostalgic about the simple toys of their childhoods.

"We were very poor, but we always had boxes of Legos kicking around our house," Barbour tells the news service.

Martin Franklin, executive chairman of Jarden Corp, makes state-of-the-art sporting goods. But he still has his old skateboard from when he was 12.

Office Depot CEO Neil Austrian tells Reuters he was a fan of Lionel electric trains and laments how none of his six kids ever got into trains.

"My father played with it more than I did," Austrian reminisces. "We added something every year."

Toys "R" Us Chief Executive Jerry Storch tells Reuters about a simple wood board that allowed him to play several games such as chess and checkers.

Hasbro Chief Executive Brian Goldner is true to his company. He played with Hasbro's own G.I. Joe action figures.

And don't get Children's Place Retail Stores Chief Executive Jane Elfers started on the game Operation.

"There was a strategy involved and you had to figure out how to beat the game. I liked that," Elfers tells Reuters.

Multa Salon Cosmetics and Fragrance CEO Chuck Rubin feels the same way about Monopoly.

"I'm the youngest of four children, and I could beat my siblings in it," he tells the news service. "Now, to this day, I don't know whether they let me win or if I really won on my own. I haven't thought of that game in years, because for my kids, Monopoly is like, old school."

They don't know what they're missing. However, some executives apparently realize what they lost.

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]]>nostalgic toysretro toysreuters retail and consumer summittoysTom HendersonThu, 30 Jun 2011 16:00:00 ESTBubber Buckethttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/28/bubber-bucket/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/28/bubber-bucket/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/28/bubber-bucket/#commentsFiled under:

Bubber Bucket is like playing with fluffy clouds. Credit: Amazon.com

Now, we are big fans of creative play and encouraging our kids to explore their artistic sides, but let's face it: Arts and crafts are messy.

There's paint to spill, tables to be drawn on, molding clay left to dry out. Which is probably why we got a little overly excited when the Bubber Bucket arrived. Billed as "clouds in a can," this super-lightweight compound is super easy to mold, comes in c bunch of fun colors, is non-toxic, non-allergenic, leaves no stains, is easy to pick up and -- hooray! -- never dries out.

Our testers got busy building a little family, and, when they were done, just scooped it up and put the Bubber back in the bucket. Yep, Bubber is Bananas!

Bubber Bucket, $12.99, at amazon.com.

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]]>arts and craftsbubberbubber bucketkids craftskids toysmodeling claytoysLesley KennedyTue, 28 Jun 2011 14:00:00 ESTHabaland Play Blockshttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/27/habaland-play-blocks/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/27/habaland-play-blocks/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/27/habaland-play-blocks/#commentsFiled under:

Start building with Habaland Play Blocks. Credit: Moolka.com

If there's a child in your life turning 1 soon, we've got the perfect birthday gift.

Habaland Play Blocks are an ideal first block set for kids. The 25 colorful beach wood pieces include all the blocks a child needs to create little houses, buildings and a tower. Trees add a little nature to the mini-town, and the conductor can be removed from his trailer.

Time to start building!

Habaland Play Blocks, $70, at moolka.com.

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]]>blockshabaland play blockshabanostoysLesley KennedyMon, 27 Jun 2011 14:00:00 ESTPenguin Race Gamehttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/24/penguin-race-game/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/24/penguin-race-game/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/24/penguin-race-game/#commentsFiled under:

Penguin Race

Watch penguins race in this fun game. Credit: Amazon.com

Between "Mr. Popper's Penguins" and "Happy Feet 2" we're seeing black and white -- and loving it.

So, we say, bring on the penguin fun. In Schylling's Penguin Race, penguins move up the ladder and slide down the chute before they start their trek over again.

We're getting happy feet just thinking about it.

Schylling's Penguin Race, $14, amazon.com.

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]]>happy feethappy feet 2kids gamemr poppers penguinspenguin gamepenguin racetoyLesley KennedyFri, 24 Jun 2011 14:00:00 ESTTwo Headed Curly Serpent Rafthttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/23/two-headed-curly-serpent-raft/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/23/two-headed-curly-serpent-raft/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/23/two-headed-curly-serpent-raft/#commentsFiled under:

Two Headed Curly Serpent

Pool fun takes on a slithering new toy. Credit: Amazon.com

They say two heads are better than one, and when it comes to this water toy, we definitely agree.

The Two Headed Curly Serpent raft from Swimline is sure to add some excitement to a day at the pool. With plenty of space to hang on, your kids can imagine they're fighting a supernatural snake, and once tamed, take a rest on the beast's belly.

Hisss-terical!

Two Headed Curly Serpent, $19.99, at amazon.com.

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]]>pool toysraftsummer toysTwo Headed Curly Serpentwater toysLesley KennedyThu, 23 Jun 2011 14:00:00 EST'Captain America: The First Avenger' Disc Launching Shieldhttp://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/22/captain-america-the-first-avenger-disc-launching-shield/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/22/captain-america-the-first-avenger-disc-launching-shield/http://www.parentdish.com/2011/06/22/captain-america-the-first-avenger-disc-launching-shield/#commentsFiled under:

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Calling all crime fighters: Make like Captain America and save the day with this disc launching shield. Credit: Hasbrotoyshop.com

Got a future crime fighter on your hands? In anticipation of next month's latest superhero flick, "Captain America: The First Avenger," set him or her up with a Disc Launching Shield.

The shield, built for the Allies' super soldier, is a symbol of strength, if you go by comic book legend, and Captain America wields it as a powerful weapon.

This toy version launches five discs up to 20 feet, so your superheros can save the day as they play.

Find it for $19.99 at Hasbrotoyshop.com.

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]]>captain americacaptain america disc launching shieldcaptain america the first avengertoshibaLesley KennedyWed, 22 Jun 2011 14:00:00 EST