Water Balloons for Father’s Day Father’s Day is right around the corner, and what does Dad like more than anything? He likes to get totally soaking wet! No? He doesn’t? Have you asked him? For… read more
What Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day
Why Kids Should Keep a Journal—And Why You Should NEVER Read It!
Writing in a journal is an excellent activity for kids. It gives them time to be quiet with their feelings, and they can express themselves without fear of judgement. My daughter is on the cusp… read more
Have You Chosen Your Favorite Crayon for National Crayon Day?
When you open a fresh new box of crayons, which color do you gravitate to first? If you said blue, then you’re in good company. In a poll conducted by Crayola in 1993 and again… read more
What To Do When You’re Buried Under a Toy Mountain
If you ever meet me in person, I will tell you within the first five minutes that I am a toy guy. I love playing with toys, collecting toys, and reviewing toys. I love toys… read more
Board Games for Busy Families
Board games are so much fun, and they provide families with a great way to connect. Some of my favorites when I was a kid were Risk, Stratego, and Monopoly. I’ve been wanting to teach… read more
Why Playing Together Makes a Difference
I am a toy guy. That is probably pretty obvious to you because you are reading The Toy Insider and probably went, “well, duh!” when I made that statement. The thing is, not every parent… read more
Coding for Kids: Top Toys, Games, and Apps
It was 1984 and I was in my bedroom surrounded by my favorite toys: Optimus Prime and his noble Autobots, Starscream and the evil decepticons. I never owned a Megatron because he turned into a… read more
WELCOME TO THE TOY INSIDER! There is nothing like watching your little one unwrap the one toy they've been wishing for all season—and we're here to help you find the perfect toy to bring a smile to your kid's face!
