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The Best Toys of 2026 From Toy Fair – Playful, Innovative & Totally TikTok-Ready

The Best Toys of 2026 From Toy Fair – Playful, Innovative & Totally TikTok-Ready

From magnetic building systems reinventing creativity to sensory play that never gets old, Toy Fair 2026 showed us where play is heading, and what every family will be talking about this year. With innovation at the heart of this year’s hottest toys, these picks aren’t just trending, they’re built to grow with your kids (even tweens!) and capture imaginations long after the initial unboxing.

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Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

The holidays are here, and so is the joy (and sometimes the stress!) of finding the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. At Modern Mom, we’ve curated the Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide to make your shopping easier and more fun.

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Autism and Hotel Fire Alarms

Autism and Hotel Fire Alarms Pre-pandemic, my husband, son, and I had a visit to the bay area. We stayed at a fairly nice hotel in downtown Oakland. We had an unusual experience in this hotel, and I learned something about my son. What happened? The hotel has twenty-one floors. Our room was on the […]