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Articles by Justina L. Collins
Mexico School Phone Ban, ChatGPT Teen Limits: Parenting News 11/2 (11/1/2026)
Starting Nov. 3, students in Mexico's preschools through middle schools can't use phones during the school day, recess included. Plus OpenAI's new limits on weapons information for teens and Meta's parent alerts on Facebook and Messenger.
Best Baby & Toddler Blocks 2026: 8 Christmas Picks Under $25 (11/1/2026)
Blocks are a classic first-Christmas gift, and the CDC names them in its play tips for every age from 1 to 5. These eight are all under $25, sold by Amazon.com and sorted by stage.
Thanksgiving Kids' Table Kit: 6 Free Printables, 10 Activities
Free Thanksgiving kids' table printables (I-spy, bingo, conversation cards, thankful tree) plus 10 no-mess activities by age.
Free 24-Day Family Advent Calendar Printable + 20 Elf Ideas
A free 24-day family activity advent calendar for Dec 1-24, 2026, plus 20 two-minute elf ideas with simple safety rules for little kids.
Best Indoor Activities by Age (0-12) for When You're Stuck Inside
Indoor activities for kids 0-12 by age, using pillows, tape and kitchen bowls. Includes time, mess level and why each helps, backed by AAP and CDC.
45 AGs Back KOSA, Australia Under-16 Ban: Parenting News 11/4 (11/1/2026)
Forty-five state attorneys general backed the Senate's Kids Online Safety Act, Australia's under-16 social media ban reached its High Court, and New Brunswick proposed refunds when apps pressure kids to buy.
7 Small-World Christmas Gifts for Ages 1-5: Little People & More (11/1/2026)
Seven small-world playsets for ages 1 to 5, from Little People to Calico Critters, matched to CDC pretend-play milestones, with prices and stock checked Nov. 4, 2026.
Travel With Kids: A Car and Plane Survival Kit
Car seats on planes, road-trip safety basics and what to pack by age, from FAA, AAP and TSA guidance. Plan a calmer holiday trip.
The Winter Break Survival Plan: A Printable 14-Day Calendar for Kids 2 to 12
A free 14-day winter break calendar for kids 2-12, with a daily rhythm that works for working parents, plus AAP winter safety tips.
Best Toys Under $75 (2026) (11/1/2026)
Ten in-stock toys between $30 and $75, from a baby discovery seat to a LEGO Technic Ferrari, with prices checked Nov. 3, 2026.
10 More Best Toys Under $100 for 2026: MAGNA-TILES, BRIO, GraviTrax (11/1/2026)
Ten more toys between $65 and $100, none repeated from our first Under $100 list, from a BRIO train to a Razor scooter, with prices checked Nov. 6, 2026.
Gear That Earns Its Keep: The Baby and Toddler Items Worth the Money, and What to Skip (11/1/2026)
Baby gear worth buying and what to skip, judged on cost per use, safety, and storage, with AAP and CPSC safe-sleep and car-seat rules.
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