Keeping children active after school can be challenging in today’s digital age. With the lure of video games, social media, and streaming platforms, many kids are more inclined to spend […]
As summer winds down and the days grow shorter, the anticipation of a new school year begins to build. For many parents, the back-to-school season brings excitement and anxiety, especially […]
Creating a nursery for your new baby is an exciting and joyful experience. You’re creating a unique space where your little one will spend significant time, so making it comfortable, […]
Toys are vital to a child’s development, providing opportunities for learning, creativity, and fun. However, they can also quickly overwhelm your home if not kept in check. Here are some […]
In the colorful world of childhood, where every toy is an adventure waiting to happen, safety should always come first. As parents and caregivers, ensuring the well-being of our little […]
Summer is nearly here, providing the perfect time to make unforgettable memories with your little ones. With the warm weather and longer days ahead, there’s no shortage of fun activities. […]
With the arrival of spring break (and summer soon to follow), the season for family vacations officially begins! If you’ve traveled with your family before, you know how even a […]
Children are intuitively creative, and for good reason: the American Academy of Pediatrics research has found play essential to child development, contributing to a child’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. While […]
Are you expecting any new editions to your family this year? A child’s birth is an exciting and joyful time for the whole family. However, the transition can be overwhelming […]
Now more than ever, it’s evident that children who are strong readers have the opportunity for a bright future ahead of them. Many factors come into play regarding a child’s […]
The holiday rush is here! Although many retailers start holiday campaigns and sales earlier in the fall, consumer retail activity ramps up at the beginning of November. Creating gift lists […]
The last few months of the year can be a whirlwind for all of us, especially families with children. No matter which holiday(s) your family celebrates, the season consistently brings […]
As parents, we strive to provide the best environment for our children to grow and thrive. One powerful tool that often gets overlooked is the establishment of routines. Routines may […]
Most of us don’t remember our first day of school, but if you ask your parents, they likely do! The first day of preschool or kindergarten is a significant early […]
The middle of summer break with kids can be challenging. You’ve already exhausted your list of activities, they’ve already gone to camp, and they’re even getting tired of playing with […]
Parenting is a remarkable journey filled with opportunities to shape a child’s growth and development. As parents, we play a vital role in fostering a love for learning in our […]
Some days, it seems like the only thing kids love more than toys is to leave said toys all over the house without putting them away. Having toy clutter in […]
As parents, we all want the best for our children, including the toys we give them to play with. However, have you ever considered the environmental impact of the toys […]
When a baby is on the way, endless tasks must be done before their arrival. Shopping for baby clothes, stocking up on diapers, and baby-proofing the house all take time […]
The winter season after the holidays can feel long and dreary, especially if you live in an area with cold weather. Spring is on its way, but folks in the […]
With the new year upon us, you may be planning family trips for this year. Traveling with younger children can be tricky, but the benefits of young minds seeing new […]
It’s no secret that children learn through play as they grow. Unstructured playtime in a safe environment gives children the agency to build skills and imagination. Specifically, collaborative play with […]
As the holiday season begins, many people who give gifts during this time start making their lists. While it can be easy to fall back on large corporations and big […]
There are few toys and games that have stood the test of time in the same way that puzzles have. No matter your age, you likely remember playing with puzzles […]
Buying a gift for someone can be challenging. When buying a gift for a toddler or young child, getting the right gift can be even more difficult. You might find […]
Adding a new edition to the family is generally an exciting time, but it’s also full of transition and change for older siblings. Keeping them involved with the new baby’s […]
Compared to flashy technology and noisy plastic toys, wooden toys are less expensive and last longer, making them a wise investment that can easily pay for itself. Wooden toys are […]
There’s no shortage of video games, mobile devices, and technology that kids would love to receive as a gift. However, some of the longest-lasting and most valuable gifts stand the […]
Learning how to walk is just the beginning when it comes to your children finding their independence. It’s a part of gross motor skill development and the precursor to developing […]
Do you know about the “summer slide”? It’s what happens to your children’s reading skills over the summer if they’re not exploring books and building reading comprehension. With the help […]
If your parents (or grandparents) are of a certain age, they may remember a time when the only toys available for children were made of wood. Before brightly colored plastic […]
The events over the last year have presented plenty of challenges, including how to safely celebrate our kids’ birthdays. Traditionally, kids’ birthday parties are all about gathering friends and family […]
It’s no secret that the holidays will look a little different these days, with many people staying home with their families instead of traveling — but you know what they […]
Summer is in full swing, which means many families are having to make alternative plans now that summer camps and seasonal vacations have been canceled. Parents are struggling to find […]
Does your kid have that special toy they carry everywhere? When they eat, sleep, and play outside with their prized belonging, it can get germy, grimy, and downright gross. Learn […]
With so much happening around us due to the Coronavirus, we’ve had a lot of calls from customers who want to know if we’re still open. The short answer is “yes”, but […]
Every family is unique, and however you decide to tackle screen time for your children is up to you. Sometimes, though, it’s nice to have activities ready just in case […]
There’s no doubt that today’s grandparents are more involved in their grandkids’ lives than ever before. Many are even part-time and full-time caregivers, childcare providers, and live-in family members. For […]
There’s a reason (several, actually) that wooden toys have been around for generations. Even the newest, flashiest electronic gadgets can’t claim the developmental benefits of wooden toys — especially when […]
Toddlers may not be able to read or write, but as they develop fine and gross motor skills they’re certainly able to help with age-appropriate chores around the house. In […]
There’s no getting around it: When you have kids in the house, you’ll accumulate toys and other “stuff” quicker than you can clean it up. If you’re anything like us, […]
While it may seem like you still have plenty of time before holiday gift-giving season, it’s a great time to start shopping now — especially if you’re looking for a […]
Planning a baby shower for those special parents-to-be in your life? Don’t stress — you can still pull off the perfect shower without being a professional event planner! From themes […]
It’s never too early to start teaching children the alphabet! Although they may not be ready for school, toddlers can learn plenty by engaging in fun activities that help lay […]
Congratulations on your first home! Whether you’re upgrading from a rental, moving across the country, or starting a new life together, moving into your first home can be exciting — […]
We have not been shy in preaching the benefits of puzzles for children. Not only do puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills at a young age, but they […]
Having a baby—especially the first baby—is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking things that a person can experience. In the months before a child is born, one of the […]
Here at Hollow Woodworks, perhaps the most iconic and treasured item that we sell is the personalized step stool. As we have written in the space many times before, there […]
As a company that sells wooden letter blocks, toys, puzzles, and personalized name stools, it should be obvious that we value children’s toys and activities that allow them to interact […]
As adults, we likely look at puzzles as something fun. Doing puzzles is a leisurely hobby we can chip away at over the course of hours, ultimately giving us the […]
There’s no questioning how much kids love to play with today’s hottest new toys, especially the ones that light up and make music and whizz and zing and beep, but […]
There are so many reasons to love wooden toys. In a world full of disposable plastic figures and noisy, light-up techno-toys, wood toys are a heavy-duty, safe, classic kind of […]
As parents, it is easy to fall into the trap of wanting to keep children busy, often by signing them up for all sorts of sports and activities with the […]
Anybody looking for a puzzle in a brick-and-mortar store likely will find it located in the toy section, but it isn’t necessarily fair to place them in the same classification […]
Choosing a gift for a child or grandchild can be an incredibly challenging undertaking, especially in a day and age when kids really do seem to have everything. Finding something […]
As adults, many of us have had the experience of dumping out a box of jigsaw puzzle pieces, spending the better part of a long afternoon assembling the picture on […]
While kid-centric tablets and plastic toys that sing and light up provide the sorts of digital bells and whistles children seem to love, the truth is that wooden toys like […]
It is not difficult to extol the virtues of technology today, particularly the role it plays in the education of our children. In a world where an increasing number of […]