1. Bluey - Disney Plus Ages 2+ Everyone with young children knows the hit Australian cartoon show Bluey. But what many parents may be interested to learn is how much the show targets its messages and humor toward the entire family. Bluey is a show centered around a family of cartoon dogs. The two main characters are the young children...
Planning for a family summer vacation is an exciting prospect. However, it has its fair share of apprehensions- especially when kids are involved. Nevertheless, we've collated travel advice specifically designed with you, your loved ones, and summertime in mind. Ensuring everyone has an excellent time and making those unforgettable long-lasting summer moments just got easier. Establish a realistic trip budget...
Woods Woman, Granddaughters Publish Children’s Book Anytime J. Lee Burke visits her grandchildren in Ann Arbor, she’s bombarded with pleas to help them with their next book.Burke, along with three of her five granddaughters, ages 8 and younger, co-authored “Can I Tell You Something?” The children’s book, which was published last month by Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster, includes...
Did you know that recognizing your child's love language is vital for strengthening a bond? Dr. Gary Chapman was the first to introduce the concept of love languages in his book, The 5 Love Languages, which refers to how people give and receive love. At Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy, we believe that understanding your child's love language can help...
1. Promotes Independence As children get older, some want to rely less and less on their family to feel more independent. A locked journal gives them just that by creating a sense of control and authority over an object that’s all their own. 2. Refines Spelling Learning is more enjoyable when you don’t even realize you’re doing it. When journaling...
The fourth annual Team Jake toy drive, benefiting Children’s Hospital of Michigan, is in full swing and runs until Tuesday, Jan. 31. The drive takes place in honor of Jake Pennar, who at age 9 lost his battle with a rare brain tumor in January 2021. Several toys already have been donated to the drive, which began Dec. 31. “Our...
Polar Express Still Delights Youngsters Santa Claus made a special stop in St. Clair Shores on Saturday parking his sleigh and taking time to read to a group of children at Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy, Inc. Santa sat in a special chair at the front of the store and read Chris Van Allsburg’s Polar Express to a group of...
No matter the state of the economy, Toyology Toys founder Nori Klar always hires additional staff for the holiday shopping season, but not so much this year. That additional staff — at least three or four employees per store — is vital for Klar's stores in Royal Oak, West Bloomfield and Bloomfield Hills. About 50 percent of Toyology's revenue comes...
