Tag Archives: preschool toys

Playtime with a New Best Friend {Gotz Dolls}

A Girl and Her Doll A girl and her doll quickly become best friends.  I have no use for dolls that sit on a shelf or dolls that can’t keep up with an active child.  A girl’s doll is a time capsule of her childhood.  Years later she should be able to share her doll with her own children.  I remember how special it felt when I had the opportunity to play with my mom’s childhood dolls.  Except my mom’s dolls were in no shape to see a second childhood.    In a world where everything is consumable sentimentality is … Continue reading →

Gotz Dolls: Highest in Quality and Fun

“Can I take my baby in the bath?” My little girl always wants to take her dolls in the tub with her.  She wants to take her dolls everywhere with her from the tub to the pool to her make believe hair salon.  Water presents all sorts of adventure for preschoolers.  Normally, I am hesitate to allow dolls to get wet or be subject hair torture from my child.  Durability is a key feature in any child’s toy.  A loved toy becomes a child’s best friend and best friend’s go everywhere together.  My child is very happy with her new … Continue reading →

Retro Fun for Preschoolers

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Yes, I’m having eighties flashbacks these days. Bear with me. If you’re seeking an eighties flashback yourself, preferably with your preschooler, read on. I enjoy reliving my childhood with my daughter. Although the hair was large and the hairspray was available in unimaginable quantities, there are a few things about the eighties that bear repeating. For those of us who are – ahem – getting on and were children of the eighties, here are a few ways to relive the good times. Beaded bracelets and pins: Do you remember those little beaded pins that you put on your shoes and … Continue reading →

To Barbie or Not To Barbie?

A recent conversation between friends got me thinking about Barbies. Actually, it’s the time of year when many parents are thinking about Barbies, struggling in lineups to purchase a coveted Barbie, hiding Barbie boxes in the closet…. The conversation goes something like this: “My kid wants a Barbie.” “Oh, no, you can’t get her a Barbie! Those are terrible for her future body image!” First parent hurriedly makes an excuse and slinks away in quiet humiliation, unable to defend her choice of toy. Ah, Barbie, the creator of controversy. The doll who is hated by many and adored by just … Continue reading →