Ever feel like you need a way to escape the daily grind, just for a few minutes? Well, as soon as you wrap yourself up in a Barefoot Dreams robe, all your problems will start to melt away. Nothing will help you relax more than feeling Barefoot Dreams’ Poly-Microfiber knit against your skin.

These robes are favorites of 5-star hotels, resorts, and spas, but you can bring that same luxury into your home today. Made from Barefoot Dreams’ deluxe CozyChic material, these robes are as soft as can be. Available in 12 stylish colors, Barefoot Dreams Robes are shawl collared and double belt looped, as well as machine washable and dryable.

So stop imagining the comfort and peace that a Barefoot Dreams Robe has to offer—experience it for yourself!

This 24-piece dinosaur-themed jigsaw puzzle will let your children’s imagination loose and provide hours of fun, all while they’re sharpening their mental skills. Because it’s made by Melissa & Doug, you know you’re getting the utmost in quality and craftsmanship, and this puzzle comes with large, sturdy wooden pieces.
While children love the simple fun of puzzles and the sense of reward from completing one, parents have long known about the cognitive benefits of puzzles—they help a child’s rational, deductive, and problem-solving skills, as well as hand-eye coordination. Click here to check out more great puzzles from Melissa & Doug!

Backpacks For Kids is a recently founded organization that provides underprivileged children in Yolo County, California with backpacks and other school supplies. Last year, the organization provided over 250 children with supplies they could otherwise not afford so that they could start the school year off right. In addition to backpacks and school supplies, Backpacks For Kids also provides clothes, desks and bike helmets.
This year, the project ambitiously hopes to help 1000 children, quadrupling their level of service. Many people do not realize the level of demand for these necessities. Backpacks For Kids is hosting a family fun day on July 26, but if you don’t live in California you can still help out—check out their website here.

Kidorable has now expanded away from the ladybugs, frogs, and dinosaurs that parents and kids alike adore, and into the realm of high fashion with their new English Rose collection of rain gear.

With matching raincoat, boots, and umbrella, Kidorable’s English Rose designs come in three varieties: Houndstooth, a stylish and contemporary black and white pattern with pink accents; Dots, a bright, bubbly design of colorful polka dots; and Characters, a solid pink design embellished with happy cartoon characters.

Each raincoat features a hood, eight large buttons, a waist strap, and two pockets. They’re made from rugged, durable PVC, with a comfortable polyester liner on the interior. The boots are made from all-natural rubber, and the umbrella is made from 100% waterproof nylon. Each item is available in a wide range of kids’ sizes, and is sure to quickly become a classic children’s favorite.

Many know about the fantastic Schylling retro toys and vintage toys that have been pleasing kids and parents alike for decades. But few know the story behind the toys. Since 1975, Schylling has been on the forefront of both vintage and retro toys and innovative new toys. Their great designs range from homages to the 1950s or even the turn of the century to prized collections and keepsakes to vehicles, tops, lunchboxes, alarm clocks and more!

By now Schylling has definitely found its niche and a huge demand for their excellent products. Items from Schylling are now available in over 15,000 locations. Their catalog of playthings includes everything from animal toys to outdoor accessories to kids’ musical instruments and much, much more, and Schylling continues to lead the industry with their distinctive specialty toys.

It’s easy for parents to butt heads over parenting styles—after all, it’s something that both of you care about very much. But just because you have different ideas about how to raise your children doesn’t mean that one of you is wrong. Kids need both parts of the parenting equation, and finding the balance between mom’s ideas and dad’s is a key part of parenting. Here are some of the common differences between men and women’s parenting styles, and some advice that will hopefully help you and your partner avoid conflict.

- Moms tend to be more protective of their children, while dads will encourage them to take some risks in their children. While mothers may flinch in situations where their kids could get hurt, it’s important to remember that risk-taking is a crucial way for children to develop confidence and a willingness to try new things. While no parent has to put up with anything that they’re truly uncomfortable with, ask yourself whether the activity could cause real harm, or just be slightly painful.

- Mothers are also more likely to ask for advice, compare parenting styles with other moms, and consult books or experts, whereas fathers can sometimes trust their instincts more than others’ advice. While there’s no reason to outright reject any advice, nobody knows your children better than you do—you have to have the confidence to trust your own parenting abilities.

- Men tend to be less concerned with minor details, as long as their child is safe and happy. This can be quite frustrating for mothers who feel pressure to have everything be perfect. To keep your and your partner’s sanity, decide what’s really important and what you can let slide. Learn not to sweat the small stuff.

- Dads also sometimes goof off with their children more than moms, who can get engrossed in moving from one task to the next. Humor and fun are obviously important parts of a youngster’s life, so make sure they get plenty of both. To make sure the goof-off time is evenly divided, however, split up the not-so-fun stuff down the middle as well, so that you’ve both got time to play.

- Another common difference between men and women’s parenting styles is that men will often let their children cry a bit longer before stepping in. Although this might make it seem like they care less, that’s not the case—they’re simply letting their children learn to deal with problems on their own. Being overprotective of your child can make them less-prepared for independence and adulthood.

- Men are also more likely to avoid direct confrontation with their children. Instead of forcing or commanding their children to do something they don’t want to, they’ll find ways to sneak the dreaded task in or to make a game out of it. This is also because fathers are usually less married to a strict routine and more flexible about when and how things get done.

Trumpette’s owner and creator, Jon Stevenson, was in the men’s fashion industry in San Francisco for a decade before adopting his son Nicky and moving into the world of babies’ clothing. He says that after his son arrived, he noticed that he simply wasn’t satisfied with the clothing available for little boys.

After creating a onesie for Nicky with ‘BOY’ written in huge letters across the front, Stevenson decided to place a few of them in the men’s clothing store he ran at the time. The response was incredible, and Trumpette was born!

Nowadays, Trumpette is known for its innovatively-designed baby clothing, especially its socks. Though they are adorable, Stevenson has said that he wants to move babies’ clothing away from being one-dimensionally cute, and he puts the same effort into designing babies’ socks, shoes, and shirts that he once did with men’s clothing.

While kids can sometimes be reluctant to go out in the rain, it won’t take much persuasion with this Ladybug Raincoat from Kidorable. It will not only protect your little one from the weather, but is also sure to get them plenty of attention! The coat, bright red with a cute-as-can-be ladybug theme, is made from high-quality PVC with a polyester liner on the inside.

These raincoats are also available in themes including fireman, butterfly, frog, and dinosaur, all off which are sure to delight any child’s imagination. Best of all, you can complete your child’s collection with matching rain boots, backpack, towel, sun hat, and even hangers! Check out the full line of Kidorable ladybug gear here.

Nurture your child’s creative side with this beautifully crafted puzzle from HABA!

If you don’t know about HABA already, they are a German toy manufacturer that’s been producing the highest-quality wooden toys for 70 years. They’re also staunch advocates of environmental protection and have won awards for family-friendly management.

This puzzle is one of their most popular wood toys. Its geometric patterns and bright, rich colors are not only gorgeous, but teach children to recognize visual patterns as well as create their own. The set features a 10” x 10” wooden frame 88 pieces, along with 10 different motifs to copy and expand upon. The pieces are also magnetic, allowing them to easily stay in place.

Allow your child’s inner artist to come out with HABA’s Indian Summer Wood Puzzle!

There’s almost nothing that toddlers love more than feeling like adults. That’s why kids are delighted to get their first backpack and head off for their first day of preschool. I found this great line of Stephen Joseph Go-Go Backpacks that have the most adorable designs to match any child’s personality.

These backpacks are made from durable, easily washable vinyl, and are just big enough to hold everything a toddler needs to carry around. But the best part about these packs is the designs. They come in more than 15 different varieties, from cowboys, monkeys, and pirate ships for boys to flowers, ladybugs, and cheerleaders for girls.
With one of these go-go backpacks from Stephen Joseph, your child will be all too eager to get up and go to school!