Sillbird Blog
Tired of Seeing Your 8-Year-Old Glued to a Screen? Try This Instead
If you’re like most parents, you’ve probably sighed at the sight of your child glued to the TV or clutching...
Classroom-Friendly STEM Tools for Grades 3–6
When kids step into grades 3–6, they’re at the perfect age to start experimenting, exploring, and asking big questions about...
Back-to-School Shopping? Don’t Forget the Play Factor
Every parent knows the back-to-school season comes with a long list: notebooks, pencils, backpacks, new shoes, and maybe even a...
Why Your 10-Year-Old Should Still Play with Toys
“Isn’t he too old for toys?” If you're a parent of a 10-year-old, chances are you've either thought this or...
How to Choose STEM Toys That Grow with Your 6–12-Year-Old
When your child turns six, you might notice something changing. They’re asking more questions, tinkering with toys in new ways,...
The Role of Toys in Your 10-Year-Old's Development
If you're the parent of a 10-year-old, you're likely asking yourself some version of this:Are they learning enough? Are screens...
Is It Normal? When Your 10-Year-Old Starts Asking About Girls or Boys' Bodies
"Why can’t I see what girls’ private parts look like?” If you’ve heard a question like this from your 10-year-old...
What to Do on a Rainy Day with a 10 Year Old?
It’s pouring outside. Again. Your 10-year-old is pacing around the house like a caged tiger, already bored 15 minutes into...
