Kid Core Toys

Studies show that 28% of children in North America are overweight only half maintain active or moderate physical activity levels. With more health risks on the table, it has now become more important than ever to cultivate positive, healthy habits within our children in order to prevent problems associated with childhood obesity. For parents looking for something to do over the summer to encourage a healthier child, look no further than your local summer camp.

Summer camps play a vital role in helping to combat youth obesity and correct the sedentary lifestyle that many children tend to fall into through adventurous physical activities and experiences that are exciting and fun. Most camps are committed to promoting healthy and active lifestyles for all ages within safe, well-designed indoor/outdoor recreational programs. Not only will your children be interested and active, but they’ll also get a chance to more fully develop their social skills. Do something better for your child. Get him outside and active by signing him up for summer camp. He’ll get the health benefits and memories to cherish for many years to come!

Although summer is not here just yet, it’s certainly starting to feel that way. The air is warming and the outdoors is looking better and better each day. It’s a time to rejoice for people of all ages, but your kids are going to love it more than anyone. Fortunately, at KidcoreToys.com, we are committed to giving them the most memorable summer playtime experience imaginable.

First, since summertime is well-spent sitting outdoors and enjoying the warmth, consider buying them a Swan Lake rocking chair, whose gentle motion will perfectly complement the light, airy atmosphere outside. Next, let them set up a grocery store and lemonade stand to reenergize the make-believe traveler. Add some playtime produce to the mix and you’ll start teaching them the organizational skills that they’ll need in the years to come. Finally, let them have some fun with our wide selection of pretend play toys, which are best in an outdoor setting like your backyard.

Summer is a time to let your kids’ imaginations run wild, so stop by KidcoreToys.com and order any of these fine items today!

Looking for a better way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Spend time doing what you do best: being a mom! Doing a craft with your child as part of your mother’s day festivities can be a great way to celebrate this special occasion while still letting your little one have fun. Here are two of our favorite activities:

My Giant Paper Flowers

Tissue paper, pipe cleaners, and patterns are all it takes to make gorgeous blooms with this special kit from Alex. Choose from over 25 different flower ideas (and use your imagination too!) to create a beautiful bouquet that Mom can keep year round. Just read through the easy to follow instructions and you’ve got an activity that everyone’s sure to love.

Pot Holder Maker

Get creative and make something that Mom can use when baking those yummy cookies with this great metal pot holder loom and loops kit. Follow the instructions and you’re already on your way to making special pot holders for Mom!

At KidcoreToys.com, we like happines. We tend to look at things as the glass “half-full” and know that even if we hit a rough patch, we’ll always get through it! JollyMom.com has a similar attitude, and we just love her parenting blog! Her blog’s tagline is “Getting wiser one tantrum at a time”, and how true that is!

Her posts deal with real-world parenting issues, such as “Potty Training Questions Answered! Interview with Pediatric Urologist and Potty Expert: Dr. Preston Smith”. The interview is a great resource for parents and Dr. Preston Smith answers all those questions parents have wanted to ask about potty training!

The JollyMom frequently posts about product giveaways, which we’re quite fond of! Check out “Boon Potty Bench Review and Giveaway” and “Modern Art for Kids: Trendy Peas Wall Art Review and Giveaway!”.

We definitely recommend visiting the JollyMom.com blog - we know you’ll feel even happier once you read her posts!

When you’re a kid, there’s nothing better than bath time. Once all of the scrubbing and bubbling is over with, it’s time to play and discover under sea worlds, mystical mermaids, or even a nautical band. The trick to uncovering all of these bath time secrets lies in the use of fun and innovative bath toys. Bath toys are meant for inspiring little bathers to use their imaginations anywhere by cultivating their love of exploration and creativity. Here are some of our favorites:

Rub a Dub Fountain Boat

This adorable little spray boat provides fountains of fun during bath time by spinning, floating, and spraying your little one with playful splashes. All you need are a few batteries, a tub full of water, and a kid that loves to play!

Rub a Dub Bath Time Paints

Soapy finger paints are sure to make any child an artist during bath time. This great set of red, yellow, and blue finger paints make sudsy works of art in your tub or shower as your child indulges his or her sense of creativity. Not to mention, they are safe, clean, and so much fun!

Rub a Dub Fairies in the Tub

Your little mermaid can feel like she’s part of the fairy tale when she plays with this adorable fairy squirter during bath time. Blow bubbles with her foam fairy wand using tear-free bubble solution or just enjoy her splashing as she creates her own story as she scrubs up. The perfect gift for your little girl.

We’re always on the lookout for awesome parenting bloggers, and oh did we find a great one! Check out MommyMusings.com, where mom Stefanie writes about her life and being a mom. Stefanie expresses her opinion with optimism and joy, and it’s a pleasure to read her posts.

Check out great posts like “Earth Day Freebies”, where Stefanie gives us some tips on ways we can celebrate Earth Day and help the environment. Be sure to take a look at her ideas and participate in Earth Day!

The posts on MommyMusings.com are always down to earth and entertaining, such as “Bye Bye Peeps, Hello Turbo Jam” - definitely my thoughts as well after a big Easter dinner, and great to hear a workout recommendation right from a busy mom!

Go and check out MommyMusings - “Where Chaos & Motherhood Meet”!

Earth Day is going to be celebrated around the world on April 22 – have you done your part to get your child involved?

According to EarthDay.gov, Earth Day is a time to celebrate the progress we’ve made in protecting our environment. To help your child understand the importance of nature and what he can do to make a difference in protecting our planet, get your child outside and teach him about the world around him. KidcoreToys.com has a few great toys ready to educate and involve your child in Earth Day activities, sure to get him hooked on protecting Mother Earth.

My First Geology Kit inspires children to explore the rocks and soil that make up our planet, a perfect starting point for explaining the importance of protecting ecosystems. Featuring a wide variety of supplies needed to test rocks and minerals, this science kit is great for inspiring your child to become a little scientist this Earth Day.

Get out and start a garden together by picking up some seeds, soil, and this Kids Gardening Kit from KidcoreToys.com. Not only will your child love playing in the garden, but she’ll also enjoy watching the seeds grow!

Finally, take a look at nature even closer by using the Elite Microscope to examine water droplets, leaves, flower petals, or even bugs. Your child will be amazed at how intricate and interesting nature can be.

There is now more of an emphasis than ever on doing our part to preserve and protect the environment. It’s essential that we seek innovative solutions to living alongside nature, rather than trying to control nature. That’s where Nature Moms Blog and NatureMoms.com come in - blogger Tiffany writes on parenting topics and ties them into great ways to help our environment at the same time. Her blog posts are caring and compassionate, and show a real concern for the environment.

We love her “Earth Movie from Disney Nature” post - Tiffany shows excitement for the movie and is even running a fun Earth Day contest (one of our favorite days here at Kidcore!).

Nature Moms Blog also has great parenting posts that you won’t be able to stop reading - take a look at her cute “When I Look at Her I See My Mom” post. Tiffany adoringly describes how her daughter is taking after her Mom and is starting to wear makeup. Tiffany shares some more environmentally friendly makeup options that I know I’ll be trying out!

Check out the Nature Moms Blog and start living with the environment, not against it!

According to a recent press release from Procter & Gamble, the new Power to Be survey, sponsored by Duracell, shows that children’s professional aspirations vary as much as the children themselves.

During the Power to Be Survey, Duracell interviewed 507 children ages 8-12 from all over the country about their professional goals and what kinds of toys and activities they like best. No matter what career they plan to pursue, children are confident they will achieve their goals - nearly two-thirds (62 percent) of respondents said it is likely they will become what they want to be.

Partnering with toy experts Jim Silver and Chris Byrne of TimetoPlayMag.com, Duracell asked the duo to identify toys or games that can cultivate the skills children need to meet their goals of being a doctor, teacher, or President of the United States.

Both Byrne and Silver agree that goal achieving toys possess the properties of assisting with reading, problem solving, and exploration, in addition to being able to build self-confidence, improve hand-eye coordination, and to inspire the imagination. To do all of these things, here are several educational play items from KidcoreToys.com that are sure to help your child reach for the starts and build upon the skills needed to succeed.

To cultivate your child’s imagination and to encourage creativity, indulge in art supplies like Sidewalk Chalk or Window Markers. These easy to use (and easy to clean!) art supplies from KidcoreToys.com are the perfect fit for the aspiring artist, illustrator, or author.

For the curious child interested in science and exploration, try out the My First Science Kit for a fun and interactive learning experience.

Want your little dancer to get moving? Let her jump and jive on the Jump N Jam Jungle Floor Mat from KidcoreToys.com. This interactive mat gets your child moving through musical play, perfect for an aspiring dancer, musician, or athlete.

Springtime is here! Are your kids ready for some outdoor fun?

Playing outside can be one of the greatest activities for your child, especially if you encourage hours of active play. Physical activity, like outdoor play, is proven to not only improve the overall health of your child, but to also teach him about the world around him. From science projects to games of football, the great outdoors holds much of a learning experience for your child. All you have to do is just be creative about how you introduce it.

Instead of shoving your little explorer outside without a guide, accompany your child and show him what nature has to offer to a curious mind. Take a hike together. Point out different animals and plants. Go to a zoo and visit creatures from distant continents. Observe bugs. Look at leaves under a microscope. Teach your child how to play a game of kickball. Roll down the nearest hill. It doesn’t take much to inspire a love of the outdoors in your child, but it does take you. Get outside!