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Whys & Finds
by Naturally KIDS
The whys parents and gift-givers ask about little kids, and the finds that actually get used. On Whys & Finds, two hosts, Ellie and Ben, take one question per episode, answer it up front, and are honest about when something else would suit a child better. Both hosts are AI-generated voices. Made by Naturally KIDS.
Episodes
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What to Buy a Dinosaur-Obsessed Toddler
What to buy a dinosaur-obsessed toddler? Start with what your toddler already does with dinosaurs every day. Pick a gift that joins one of those habits: acting out stories, carrying a dinosaur everywhere, or the same dinosaur book at story time. The American Academy of Pediatrics says to match a...
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Backpack for a 2-Year-Old Starting Daycare
What backpack should a 2-year-old take to daycare? Pick a backpack she can carry in from the car, hang up and open herself, and one that holds what is on the daycare's list. At daycare she does all three from the very first morning. Ellie and Ben look at the big backpack bought to grow into: in a...
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Christmas Gift for a 3-Year-Old Niece or Nephew
What is a good Christmas gift for a 3-year-old niece or nephew? Start from what this child is into right now, and pick something they can use every day. A gift tied to their favorite animal and to a real part of their day has a better chance of getting picked up again after the holidays. The…
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Reading Corner in a Kid's Room: How to Set It Up
How to set up a cozy reading corner in a kid's room? Pick a quiet spot with room for two, put a few books where your kid can reach them, and add good light. Then set a time when you read there together. The CDC, the U.S. public health agency, has a tip for parents of toddlers: "Set up a special...
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Why Toddlers Want What Their Big Sibling Has
Why do toddlers want everything their big brother or sister has? A toddler watches the big kid a lot, so whatever the big kid has and does looks like the thing to have. Give the little one a thing or two of their own, and let each child keep a few things that are only theirs. Ellie and Ben look…
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Christmas Gift for a 3-Year-Old Who Loves Dinosaurs
What is a good Christmas gift for a 3-year-old who loves dinosaurs? Start from the dinosaur, not from a gift list. Pick something the child will do dinosaur things with every day: carry it, play out a story with it, or have it in their room. Ellie and Ben talk about the generic gift: something…
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Why Toddlers Get Attached to One Stuffed Animal
Why do toddlers get attached to one stuffed animal? That one toy is soft, and it is familiar. Let your child keep it, and give it a plan for the places where it can't come along all day. The American Academy of Pediatrics says these favorites "work, in part, because they feel good" and are "also...
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Bedtime Routine for a Toddler: What It Looks Like
What does a bedtime routine for a toddler look like? A few small steps, in the same order, every night: pajamas, teeth, a book, a favorite blanket or stuffed animal, and the same goodnight words. Raising Children Network, an Australian parenting site supported by the Australian Government, says a...
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Christmas Gift for a 3-Year-Old Girl Who Loves Unicorns
What is a good Christmas gift for a 3-year-old girl who loves unicorns? A unicorn gift she will use every day, chosen after you check three things: the real size in inches, what age it is made for, and what she actually does with her unicorns. The CPSC, the U.S. product safety agency, says to...
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Backpack Size for a 2-Year-Old: How to Check the Fit
What backpack size is right for a 2-year-old? Pick a backpack that fits her now, not one she will grow into. Measure her back, and check the bag's real size in inches. Ellie and Ben each take a side. Ben argues for a bigger backpack that lasts. Ellie argues for a small one. They look at backpack...
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First Day of Daycare: Getting a Toddler Ready
How do you get a toddler ready for the first day of daycare? Visit the daycare together before the first day, practice the trip and the goodbye, pack a small bag with one familiar thing from home, and decide on a short goodbye that stays the same every day. Raising Children Network, an Australian...
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Stocking Stuffer Ideas for a Toddler
What are good stocking stuffers for a toddler? Small, simple things the child can hold, read or draw with: a little animal, a small book, large crayons and a coloring book. Before anything goes in, check three things: does it fit the stocking, does it fit the child's hands, and what age is it…
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Why Toddlers Want to Do Everything Themselves
Why does my toddler want to do everything by himself? He is in the I-can-do-it-myself stage, and it shows up in shoes, zippers and carrying his own things. You can give him a few real jobs he can manage and keep your help for the rest. The CDC, the U.S. public health agency, says the "terrible...
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Dinosaur Toys for a 3-Year-Old: Which Kind to Pick
What are good dinosaur toys for a 3-year-old? Pick by how your child plays. One big dinosaur friend that goes everywhere suits a kid who wants it with him all day. A set of small dinosaurs suits a kid who lines them up and makes up stories at home. The American Academy of Pediatrics says to match...
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What Can Grandparents Give a Toddler for Christmas?
What can grandparents give a toddler for Christmas? Pick something tied to what the child loves right now, sized for the child as they are today, and ready to give the moment it arrives. Then add time: a book you read together or a game you play on the floor during a visit. Ellie and Ben talk…
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Unicorn Gift for a 3-Year-Old Girl
What is a good unicorn gift for a three-year-old girl? Pick a unicorn she can take with her, sized for a three-year-old. The American Academy of Pediatrics, in its report on choosing toys for young children, says to match the toy to what the child can already do, with a little room to grow. The…
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Birthday Gift for a 2-Year-Old Boy Who Loves Dinosaurs
What is a good birthday gift for a 2-year-old boy who loves dinosaurs? Start with the dinosaur he loves: one he can hold, carry and use by himself, sized for him, with nothing to charge or set up. Before you buy, check how it is made: what it is made of and what it was tested to. Ellie and Ben...
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Christmas Gift for a 2-Year-Old: Ideas That Get Used
What is a good Christmas gift for a two-year-old? Pick a simple toy the child plays with, not one that plays for them, and tie it to something the child already loves. ZERO TO THREE says: "The more a toy does, the less your child has to do." The CDC tells parents of toddlers to encourage pretend...
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Toys for a 2-Year-Old Girl Starting Daycare
What toy should a two-year-old girl take with her when she starts daycare? A soft toy she loves can become part of a short goodbye that looks the same every morning. The American Academy of Pediatrics calls these favorite things transitional objects and says there is no reason to keep a child…
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The whys parents and gift-givers ask about little kids, and the finds that actually get used. On Whys & Finds, two hosts, Ellie and Ben, take one question per episode, answer it up front, and are honest about when something else would suit a child better. Both hosts are AI-generated voices. Made by Naturally KIDS.
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The whys parents and gift-givers ask about little kids, and the finds that actually get used. On Whys & Finds, two hosts, Ellie and Ben, take one question per episode, answer it up front, and are honest about when something else would suit a child better. Both hosts are AI-generated voices. Made by...
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