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Another great gift for any Mom or Dad still on your holiday gift list is an Amazon Gift Card.

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Many Moms and Dads wait until after the hustle and bustle of the holiday to get gifts for themselves, preferring to wait until the kids are taken care of, or for post holiday sales to kick in! One fabulous card you can get for your spouse, partner or another parent in your life is the My Parent Rewards Discount Card.

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Here at DestinyBaby we usually focus on educating toddlers and preschoolers, but sometimes a little parental education is in order! If you are looking for a nice gift for a new parent in your life, consider this book of real-life parenting stories. There are 31 funny, shocking, and heartwarming stories to be found, each of which could make you laugh or cringe (depending) but mostly smile with recognition as you read what other parents have gone through (good and bad) with their newly willful two and three year old toddlers. The authors keep it real, with stories that include incidents where parents have (regrettably) found themselves yelling or swearing to or in front of their kids, and one where a parent is fantasizing after being bored in a park on a playdate. Those chapters might ruffle some feathers, but I appreciate other parents sharing honest moments. I’ve had some days where I wished I could have handled my son’s temper tantrums or bouts of extreme silliness a little better, and it is interesting to see how others deal with those trying moments. Bottom line, the book is a good read and mostly about the funny times and amazing ways our youngest children can open our eyes to appreciate the world in whole new ways. (Read more…)

Every baby exhibits slightly different inclinations and capabilities, and there is no such thing as a “foolproof” pick. However, by following a few basic guidelines, parents can see to it that their hard-earned money is wisely invested, rather than wasted, and with some reliable knowledge about what infants and toddlers are like at different stages of development, they can ensure that their baby will have an ample supply of appropriate and enjoyable playthings. (more…)

Below we’ve highlighted a selection of inexpensive toys and kits for teaching science to toddlers, preschoolers and young school-age children, right at home. The types of science activities for toddlers covered by these kids include weather and climate (very timely!), electricity, magnetism, the human body, mirrors, surface tensions (have bubble blowing fun and learn!), geology topics like volcanoes and oceans, siphones and scents. Using your child’s natural curiosity about the world they live in, you can give them a head start on reading, math fundamentals, and an early love of science that will serve them well in their ongoing education.

Check out our full list of bestselling science toys!

Perfumery – A Science Kit
Price: $18.74
The Art and Science of Mixing Perfume.Perfumery is a journey into the intoxicating world of exotic scents. Discover formulas to help you sleep well or to boost your energy. Capture the potions in an array of elegant vials. Surprise your friends with a magical formula that you conjure in your own private perfumery. Dab tantalizing scents behind your ears and experience the lasting effects of the ancient art of perfume.

Brand: Scientific Explorer

Adventure Science Series – Water Splash
Price: $11.99
Young Scientists perform amazing water tricks, construct a submarine, build water towers on pennies, learn about siphon science, make pepper jump, mold boats out of clay, create rain in a sponge, and use water drops as a magnifier. This kit is a splash in the sink or tub and will delight Young Scientists with hours of water fun.

Brand: Young Scientists Club

Professor Noggin Earth Science Card Game
Price: $8.99
Learn about the volcanoes, thunderstorms, and the crust of the earth as Professor Noggin tests your knowledge on Earth Science.

Brand: Outset Media

Adventure Science Series – Awesome Bubbles
Price: $13.49
Young Scientists make the ultimate bubble solution and use this solution to make many amazing bubbles – giant bubbles, bubble chains, three-dimensional shaped bubbles, bubbles coming out of a bubble harmonica, and much more. This creation and study of bubbles will excite Young Scientists as these awesome bubbles form and float away.

Brand: Young Scientists Club

Adventure Science Series – Magic Magnets
Price: $11.99
Young Scientists make pins magically jump, create magnetic faces, construct an underwater magnet, and fish for metal objects. Magnetic puppets will delight all during the puppet show and magic finger soccer finishes the kit with a goal.

Brand: Young Scientists Club

Science Set 6
Price: $19.99
Collection of three kits: Kit 16 Flight, Kit 17 Heart and Lungs and Kit 18 Digestive SystemA JOURNEY INTO THE HUMAN BODY! Make planes, parachutes, jets, windmills, and spinners before “”flying”" into the fascinating world of the heart and lungs. Young Scientists measure lung volume, make heart and lung models, and design a working stethoscope.The journey continues with the digestive system where the enzyme pepsin eats away gelatin, iodine colors starch, and fats make brown paper translucent. This set is a sure winner with all Young Scientists that have aspirations in the healthcare profession!

Brand: Young Scientists Club

Science Optics Creator Kit 49pc
Price: $22.49
Create the perfect magnifier for the little explorer. Set includes magnifying lenses & Interstar Bricks to build the untimate Telescope, Binoculars and more. 49 Pcs

Brand: Interstar

Weather Station Science Kit
Price: $21.56
Over 30 fascinating activities all about weather and climate. Build your own barometer, weather vane, rain gauge, and hydrometer. Make a rainbow, produce clouds, lightening, rain and a thunderstorm. Requires one 9V battery Ages 8 & Up

Brand: Elenco

Science Set 8
Price: $22.49
Collection of three kits: Kit 22 Mirrors, Kit 23 Electricity, and Kit 24 Circuits and ElectromagnetsMIRRORS EVERYWHERE! AN ELECTRIFYING EXPERIENCE! Convex mirrors, concave mirrors, reflections, and even a secret code. Insulators, conductors, light bulbs, and light bulb holders are used to design circuits, on-off switches, mazes, and an electromagnet. Complete this set with a self-designed one-eyed monster!

Brand: Young Scientists Club

Science Talk Conversation Cards Game
Price: $4.79
DNA is a molecule in almost every cell. It is a long, spiral structure, like two threads wound around each other and linked by chemical bridges. The sequence of these bridges is the genetic code, which determines what the cell does. Your DNA is unique, like your fingerprints. No other person or thing has the same as you. In what other ways can you be identified? Your voice, your walk, your mannerisms? Which of your personal traits do you prize most?

Brand: US Games Systems Inc.

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