Today, it’s more important than ever to find ways to motivate kids to get outside and play. Participating in sports is also an excellent way to encourage children to exercise and enjoy an active lifestyle. There are tons of toys and gifts that facilitate outdoor play, and we’ve scoped them out to bring you the best. So, whether you’re looking for new gear for your up-and-coming athlete, a zippy scooter, or NERF blasters, we’ve put them all here in one easy-to-read spot.
Swinging through the air is the closest thing that 6-year-old boys and girls can get to feeling like they are flying! Even more than that, there is a euphoric experience of freedom that comes with flying high into the air, that tickly feeling in our belly. It’s no wonder that kids can spend hours on […]
Playing outside is always fun, especially for 6-year-old boys. Sadly, rain does come now and again (especially in the summer). When it does, all dreams of running around with friends vanish and a potentially gloomy day appears on the horizon. Usually, that means endless hours of screen time and video games and little to no […]
Spring and summer are almost here, and it’s finally time for outdoor fun. For your 4-year-old boy, playing sports is a huge factor in healthy development. As we get closer to some decent weather, it’s time to start thinking about what toys to get that encourage more physical play and less screen time. Thankfully, there are […]
Is there anything that represents growing up more than getting your first bike? Even further than that, the “removal of the training wheels” is the modern-day version of a coming of age ceremony (only a bit less tribal). Getting a bike means freedom, excitement, and learning how to deal with scraped knees – it’s essential […]
The great outdoors – a world of wilderness and excitement for a kid. Granted, the big wide world is your backyard, but it feels big enough to last a lifetime! Whether it’s digging for bugs in the dirt or swinging on a playset, the imaginations of a young mind are inspired and encouraged by playtime […]
If you need to find a gift for an avid basketball lover, there are a lot more options than you might think. Sure, the go-to gift might be a brand new basketball or top-of-the-line gear to wear while you play. But, what about the days it’s raining outside? Or, maybe they’d like to have something […]
In today’s digital world, it is hard to track how much time our kids are spending on their screens, primarily because it is hard to track how much time we are spending on our screens. The best outdoor toys and games for kids are the ones that are so awesome, so fun-filled and action packed, […]
Whether they’re rooting for the New Jersey Devils or the Minnesota Wild, your hockey-loving youngster is no doubt as wild and passionate at heart as the game of hockey itself, a sport that has captured the hearts and sticks of the most adventurous boys of every generation. Anyone who has had to shop for a […]
It is one of the most popular classic arcade games of all time, and now it is possible to bring the high-level fun and excitement of pop-a-shot basketball to your very own home. Believe us when we say that the whole family is going to get hooked. The best electronic basketball games are larger than […]
They’re one of the oldest forms of child entertainment, and for good reason. Rockers, as well as their slightly more advanced cousin, the seesaw, provide simple yet engaging activity for children of all ages and backgrounds. Not only is rocking a great way to practice fine motor skills like grip and balance, but it provides […]
If you think back to some of your earliest, fondest memories, chances are that there is going to be some swinging in there somewhere. Whether it is whirling around on a tire suspended from a tree, or enjoying a gentle push in a playground bucket seat, swing sets are an integral part of any childhood. […]
Like it or not, the day is going to come when your little one discovers how much fun it is to go fast. Whether you’ve got a boy or a girl, one of the best ways to channel the desire for speed and action into valuable exercise and entertainment is to get them a scooter. […]
Many of us are around that age when we remember when folding scooters first hit the market. They became an immediate hit with kids worldwide, and over time became respected by adult commuters and professional stunt riders alike. Today, scooters are more popular than ever, and it is easy to see why. The best scooters […]
Think you’ll ever get used to how quickly time flies by when it comes to your kids? At some point, your baby grows up, and suddenly, instead of buying Hot Wheels and tricycles, you find yourself checking out electric dirt bikes for kids. If your son or daughter’s been begging you for an electric dirt […]
Jumping on a trampoline is a memorable experience for any child. It is one of the best sensations as it is the closest one gets to being airborne, without any gadgets or complicated setups. It’s no wonder Tom Hanks brought a trampoline into his apartment in the classic movie ‘Big’. The trampoline experience isn’t just […]