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Oct. 4, 2023

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Cuddly Kingdoms

The Life Of Stuffies: An Evolutionary Exploration

ByJoshua David Stein

Stuffed animals, now known as “stuffies,” have ... evolved since we were kids. One dad goes deep into the toy store jungle to see them in the wild and grapple with their mutation.

20 Toys That Will Help Dad To Be A Kid Again

ByBilly Brown and Ryan Britt

What brought you unadulterated joy as a child — and why don’t you still have that toy? This list proves it’s never too late.

Masters Of Their Domain

Fisher Price’s New Seinfeld Figures Are Made For Kids But Meant For You

The new collector's set delivers memories from the iconic show and integrates seamlessly with the brand’s Little People sets.

This Smart Trash Can Turns Smelly Food Waste Into Chicken Feed (Really)

Mill’s new trash can dries your food waste into an odorless substance that is then sent back and turned into chicken feed. Talk about reducing and reusing.

8 Cutting-Edge Features Of The 2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i

From parental controls that help keep teen drivers safe to an autopilot that navigates tight spots, BMW's latest SUV is loaded with next-level tech.

Toys

Wyclef Jean Gets Serious About Play

The record-breaking rapper on why inclusive toys matter.

40 Years Ago, One Epic Fantasy Series Reinvented Kids Media — For Better or Worse

Do Kids Today Care About '90s Nostalgia?

Which Ken Do You Want To Have A Beer With?

Outdoors

Happy little boy throwing rocks into the rainwater tank in the garden. Stone skipping game.

My Backyard Is Now Free of Adult Rules. It’s Working.

When we made the yard rule-free, I thought it might become the Thunderdome. Instead, it's a place to learn how to enjoy freedom.

The 2023 Outside Issue: Fatherly Dives In

The 11 Best Family Hikes in America

5 Apps To Help You Score The Family Campground Of Your Dreams

Cars

Electric car charging station around Crouch End area on London street

This Interactive Map Of EV Charging Stations Around The U.S. Might Soothe Your Range Anxiety

With some 64,000 charging stations mapped in the U.S. and Canada, you can go far... very far.

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Checks All The Boxes

Distracted Driving Is On The Rise — And Parents May Be To Blame

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Is The Electric Sedan We’ve All Been Waiting For

Home

This Smart Trash Can Turns Smelly Food Waste Into Chicken Feed (Really)

Mill’s new trash can dries your food waste into an odorless substance that is then sent back and turned into chicken feed. Talk about reducing and reusing.

21 Surprisingly Stylish Diaper Bags You’ll Want To Bring Everywhere

8 Outdoor Christmas Decorations That Would Make Clark Griswold Proud

6 Pour-Over Coffee Makers That Will Change Your Life

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Happy little boy throwing rocks into the rainwater tank in the garden. Stone skipping game.

My Backyard Is Now Free of Adult Rules. It’s Working.

ByPatrick A. Coleman

When we made the yard rule-free, I thought it might become the Thunderdome. Instead, it's a place to learn how to enjoy freedom.