Book & Multimedia Reviews

February is Black History Month -- does your family have plans to celebrate or acknowledge it? Books are a great way to expose children to various cultures, experiences, and important parts of histo . . .

The struggle for civil rights and racial equality in the U.S. during the 1950s and 1960s is important for children to learn about. Milestones in The Civil Rights Movement often involve violence, so . . .

Books that Inspire All Ages. Unique stories about overcoming adversity and how hard work and believing in yourself pay off. Kids will love reading about people who turned their ideas and dreams into . . .

It’s easy for moms to get caught up in daily obligations and never get around to talking about important issues with their daughters. Even if you do find time, sitting down for “a talk” probab . . .

Looking for ways to inspire curiosity, encourage exploration and teach problem-solving skills at home? Here are awesome STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) books for kids. Bake Infin . . .

Activity Books and Kid Crafts! Expand your child's creativity and imagination with these diverse craft activities and books for kids of all ages (parents will love them too!). Dowling Magnets$8.5 . . .

Gift Books! From iconic Marvel to Sharks, here are gift books to suit almost any taste. Give the gift of literacy this season. MARVEL Super Hero The Ultimate Pop Up Book by Matthew Reinhart$49.99 . . .

Introducing children to diverse cultures and encouraging inclusivity should be a year-round endeavor, but there are specific times of the year, such as Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritag . . .

Board Books for Babies and Toddlers! These new board books will delight everyone. I’m a Little Snowman by Hannah Eliot$6.99; Simonand Schuster.comWith adorable snowpeople and animal characters, . . .

Stumped for ideas on the perfect present to tuck under the tree or surprise your kiddos with this holiday season? Look no further than San Diego Family's 2023 Holiday Toy Review. From low-tech, clas . . .

Health and Fitness Products! Check out these great fitness products to keep you and your family happy and healthy all year long! ProXR "The Standard" Carbon 16mm Pickleball Paddle$209.99; Pickleb . . .

Beach & Pool Products! Headed to the beach, pool or waterpark? Check out these cool new products to make your trip easy and fun. Bora Bora Sand-Free Beach Blanket$79; Tesalate.comThe Tesalate . . .

Home & Garden Products. Looking for ways to make your home more organized or maybe you just want to check out some great new products? We asked local families to review several home products and . . .

Fun Family Board Games. Nothing brings a family together like playing games. Put the phones away and connect with each other -- plan a family game night! Here are some of this year's fun games for k . . .

Educational games and toys that support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are all the rage. Check out some of this year's great products that support STEM learning at home. KA . . .

Outdoor Family Games and Toys!  Get the kids outside during the summer (and all year long) with these fun family games and activities. Giant Double-Sided Inflatable Axe-Throwing and Ball-Tos . . .

Looking for gift ideas for Dad or the other men in your life? Check out these great products they are sure to love. Costa Loreto Sunglasses$315; CostaDelMar.comNamed after the small, chilled-out . . .

Gift Ideas for Moms! Looking for unique gifts for that special woman in your life? Check out these great ideas. ProXR "The Standard" Carbon 16mm Pickleball Paddle$209.99; PickleballCentral.c . . .