With everyone talking Oscars, it's easy to forget that this is also award season for children's books. On Monday, the American Library Association announced their 2012 Youth Media Award winners to the public. Celebrating excellence in nearly two dozen categories, the ALA's list includes top picks for all ages, picture books to young adult literature, as well as top adult books that appeal to teens. Check out the titles featured below, then see the entire list at ala.org. With so many choices, you and your kids will always be ready to answer the question "read any good books lately?" 

Who doesn't love celebrating L-O-V-E?! Valentine's Day is soon approaching and it's time to get in the mood with festive apparel that only looks as cute as they do on our own little Valentines. Dress them from head-to-toe in an ensemble dedicated to hearts and flowers or just add a little touch of the holiday with a fun scarf or shoes. However you (or they) decide to celebrate the holiday, don't forget to exchange lots of XOXO's with each other!

Last week we showed the spring blazer styles for you but now your little girl can get in on the trend too with these adorable pint-sized blazers that will fit them to a "T." From bold stripes to a classic navy style to a fun polka dot print, these blazers can be worn on the playground at school and to the neighbor's birthday party. It's a smart style that never gets old and just looks cuter on your mini-me!

At this point in the wintertime, many parents begin to feel like there is a revolving door for them at the doctor's office. Especially if they attend daycare or school, kids are just going to get sick occasionally but there are steps you can take at home to stop germs in their tracks. The toothbrush sanitizers featured below incorporate technology by way of UV light and dry heat to kill up to 99% of germs like H1N1. Of course you can't discount the importance of good handwashing techniques, which is what both the Soapster and Wash & Brush Timer reinforce. They may not keep you out of the doctor's office completely but these kid-friendly bathroom gadgets are great first steps to a healthier family. 

Valentine's Day is a holiday that seems to sneak up out of nowhere. One minute, you're celebrating the New Year, then--bam!--Valentine's Day. With less than a month to go until February 14th, now is the time to start choosing fun, festive looks for your little ones. And there's no better way to kick off the Valentine season than with pajamas. In sizes to fit infants through grade-schoolers, the styles featured below will delight almost every kid. Plus, some of these looks will look as cute throughout the springtime as they do in the middle of February.