I don't mean to brag, but I'm a bit of a "Toy Whisperer." I mean, if I had a superpower it would be knowing the perfect toy for  each kid. Birthdays, holidays, elementary school graduations - I nail it every time, for both boys and girls. For my daughters, I've well versed in the X-chromosome language of Polly Pockets, Squinkies and Orbeez. It's a gift, actually. Yet it can also be a heavy burden. Periodically, I'll sneak a traditionally boyish toy into the girl's playtime arsenal - … [Read more...]