The days of G.I. Joe's, Barbie's and board games fulfilling children's playtime activities seems to be a thing of the past. Today's kids are tech savvy and need hi-tech interactive games supplying instant gratification.

Sure, little boys still love to play with their trucks in the mud, while little girls dress their dolls up for tea dates, but today children are computer smart. But that's not negative; the best part about them - children are developing their minds and sharpening their intellect while they play games! As a parent it's like getting the cake and consuming it too. Now if you could just encourage them to eat their vegetables!

The very best toys for children are indeed those that are interactive and foster learning and playing in a single. Interactive toys give children the chance to explore, talk, and learn while having fun!


The fourth annual "Hot Holiday: Toys, Game and VIDEO GAMING" survey from Play-Date, a marketing service firm, discovered that little boys will undoubtedly be asking for more gaming and interactive toys this season then years back.

With the popularity of the Leapfrog Learning System, educational games haven't been so much fun. toddler beds learning tools are turning to the TV in a gaming format to teach children the fundamentals like colors, animals, the alphabet and more. Today, industry shifts have now moved to computer learning games as well.

The most popular interactive toys, if not the most famous of 2007, Webkinz, have taken the industry by storm like none other since the Tamagotchi's craze in the 90's. They are adorable stuffed animals that transport kids right into a world of virtual friends, fun, learning and game playing!

Visiting their kid-friendly website, children reach play educational learning games, visit with friends and learn responsibility by firmly taking care of their virtual pet. If you haven't seen one yet, just wait. And when you're a parent with a kid who has one, we realize you're playing right along with them! Big brothers and sisters are volunteering to help out with the Webkinz merely to get yourself a crack at the trick code to enter the Webkinz world.

Following Webkinz has been a whole assortment of interactive computer related games for children just like the Lil Kinz, Shining Stars, Ty Girls and Zoobie pets.

While parents may be slow to adjust to kids tech savvy learning of the 21st century - no imaginary friends, less board games - interactive games and toys are a secured asset to your son or daughter's learning and development. Gift them with education by introducing them to the newest developments and latest technologies in learning fun!