Hands On As We Grow

Why We Like It

Hands On As We Grow stands out for its consistent emphasis on sensory play and the developmental reasoning behind it. Jamie Reimer explains not just what to do but why it matters — what a particular activity builds, what milestone it supports — which makes the content genuinely educational for parents, not just a list of things to do. The email list is one of the best in the parenting space: consistent, curated, and actually useful.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Strong emphasis on sensory play — especially valuable for toddlers in the tactile-learning phase
• Posts explain the developmental why behind each activity, not just the how
• Email list delivers curated activity ideas directly to parents on a consistent schedule

Cons

• Sensory play activities often require setup and cleanup that isn't always realistic on busy weekdays
• Smaller archive than some older competitors

Score Breakdown

Blogs evaluated on content quality and accuracy, consistency and publishing frequency, depth of developmental guidance, trustworthiness and expert backing, and readability and ease of use.