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fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

This Adorable Tool Set Is Building Confidence for My Kid

Before I had kids, I was skeptical of kid-specific products. Why would kids need a special bowl or spoon when adults already have small versions of those things, I wondered. Why would kids need plastic, character-driven versions of a household item, like a broom - couldn't we just teach them to use the normal kind? But then, of course, I had kids and I understood. By creating kid-friendly versions of household items, we reach kids on their level.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Mike Wood, founder of Bay Area-based LeapFrog, dies at 72, report says

Mike Wood was an innovative leader whose passion to find a new way to help his child learn led to something remarkable.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Mike Wood, Whose LeapFrog Toys Taught a Generation, Dies at 72

A father's concern for his child's reading led to the creation of the LeapPad, revolutionizing educational toys.
LeapFrog Enterprises became a major player in the toy industry with its innovative LeapPad.
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