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Whys & Finds
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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Gifts for Twins or Siblings So They Don't Fight
What to get twins or siblings so they don't fight over one gift? Give two different gifts, one for each child, picked from what that child loves right now. Not…
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First Backpack for a Toddler: What Makes a Good One
What makes a good first backpack for a toddler? A good first backpack fits your toddler today, not next year. It is about the size of their back, the straps go…
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Christmas Gift to Mail to a Grandchild Far Away
What Christmas gift can grandparents mail to a toddler who lives far away? Mail one gift that arrives ready to give and matches what the child is into right…
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Why Toddlers Take Their Plush Buddy to Bed
Why do toddlers take their plush buddy to bed? The buddy is one step of the bedtime routine, and the child picked it. It is the one thing that stays after the…
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What Makes a Gift Memorable for a Toddler?
What makes a gift memorable for a toddler? A gift is memorable when it fits into something the child already does every day, and when a person they love is…
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Christmas Gift for a Toddler Who Loves Animals
What is a good Christmas gift for a toddler who loves animals? Start with the one animal this child loves, not animals in general. Then pick something they'll…
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How Much Should a 2-Year-Old Carry in a Backpack?
How much should a 2-year-old carry in a backpack? Look at what goes in it, not only at the bag. Pack it the way they will carry it, put it on them and watch…
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Gift From Grandparents to a Toddler: What to Know
What should grandparents know when picking a gift for a toddler? Find out what the child does every day right now, not just the age on the box or the picture…
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Christmas Gift for a Toddler Who Has Everything
What do you get a toddler who already has everything for Christmas? Look at the child, not at the toy box. Pick something tied to what they love, that they can…
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A Toddler's First Flight: What to Know Before You Go
What should you know before a toddler's first flight? Learn the security steps before you get to the airport, and give your toddler a small bag of their own. A…
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Screen-Free Christmas Gift for a Toddler
What is a good screen-free Christmas gift for a toddler? Pick something tied to what this child already loves, like a favorite animal. Then pick something a…
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Why Toddlers Love Pretend Play
Why do toddlers love pretend play? Toddlers pretend because they copy the people around them and try it at their own size. Give them a character they love, get…
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Why Are Toddlers So Obsessed With Dinosaurs?
Why are so many toddlers obsessed with dinosaurs? A lot of young children pick one big topic and go all in, and dinosaurs are a common one. Your part is to…
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Holiday Road Trip With a Toddler: What to Pack
What should you pack for a toddler on a holiday road trip? Pack a small bag of their own, together with them: a snack for the stops, a few light toys and their…
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What Toddlers Actually Carry in Their Backpack
What do toddlers actually carry in their backpack? A snack, a cup or a bottle, and one or two small things the child picked. The bag is for the child's own…
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Birthday Gift for a 2-Year-Old They'll Actually Use
What is a good birthday gift for a 2-year-old that they will actually use? Pick a gift that fits into what a two-year-old already does every day, and make it…
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Lamp for a Kid's Room: What to Check Before You Buy
What is a good lamp for a kid's room? A good lamp for a kid's room stands on a dresser or a shelf near an outlet, sits steady, and comes with an LED bulb that…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…