Talk about happy feet! I love the big smiles on these adorable slip-ons. They're comfy, too, with a wide opening to accommodate squirmy feet, and snug Velcro closures. (Six colors, sizes infant 4 to toddler 11.)

Price: $25
Ages: 1 to 3 years
Manufacturer: Vincent Shoe Store
Available at: VincentShoeStore.us

Right now the recurring theme in my house is sleep.

I take sleep, or rather, getting enough of it, very seriously when it comes to the kids, yet hubby and I don't take the same attitude for ourselves. Studies show that sleep deprivation is akin to driving under the influence and has even been linked to weight gain, so why don't I take it more seriously?

Sleep is the one aspect of pre-parenthood I miss the most. Forget spontaneity or even arriving at a restaurant later than 6:00 P.M. — give me six hours of uninterrupted sleep and I will be in heaven.

Who doesn't love getting mail? Your baby will delight in this soft, smiling mailbox, full of surprise packages to explore. The whimsical details and sheer number of activities make it fun — and the way all the pieces fit neatly inside make it mom-friendly!

Price: $20
Ages: 6 months and up
Manufacturer: Infantino
Available at: Amazon.com

I'm in my car blasting the radio singing one of my favorite songs when I realize that I'm not alone. My 11-year-old daughter and I are jamming to Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten." This song and the connection I have with my daughter inspired me to answer Rhonda's cry for advice about teenagers last week. I've written about raising a preteen daughter before, but I realize that this is an ever-changing process. I love music and often relate it to life. I hope that this song and this advice helps ease your journey.

"I am unwritten, can't read my mind, I'm undefined
I'm just beginning, the pen's in my hand, ending unplanned"

I vividly remember my teenage years, and I learned a lot that I'm now able to bring to my daughter's life. For her, this is a time of fluidity, confusion, and uncertainty.

The latest Magic Eraser from Mr. Clean is 50 percent stronger than the original. So it'll be that much easier to tackle the caked-on spill in the microwave you've been ignoring. Thought we didn't know about that, huh?

Price: $2.69 for a 2-count package
Ages: Adult use only
Manufacturer: Mr. Clean