by Lisa Roberts (MindlyPlay )
Letâs be honest.
During the holidays, screen time goes wild.
Kids wake up with tablets, eat while scrolling, and zone out for hours.
You try to stop it, but it turns into a fight.
The truth is, most toys canât compete with screens.
But these do.
They get kids moving, thinking, and laughing again.
Here are the gifts parents say actually work.
Letâs get into it
Age: 5+
Discount: 50% OFF
Perfect for: Families who want real connection instead of screen time
Why it beats screens:
This set brings everyone together.
It clips onto any table in seconds and turns your kitchen or living room into a mini arena.
Kids forget their tablets, parents join in, and before you know it, youâre running mini tournaments and keeping score like pros.
It replaces scrolling with energy, laughter, and real family moments.
Bonus:
Packs easily for travel.
Perfect for rainy days, family visits, or after-dinner matches that end with smiles instead of silence.
Age: 3-10
Discount: 40% OFF
Perfect for: Kids bored of the same tablet games
Why it beats screens:
The Gravity Car zooms through loops, climbs tracks, and races upside down.
Kids build, test, and race again for hours of hands-on fun.
They stay focused, creative, and off the tablet.
Bonus:
Perfect gift for kids who love speed, cars, and action.
Age: 5+
Discount: 40% OFF
Perfect for: Families who spend weekends scrolling instead of playing together
Why it beats screens:
It brings real competition back to the table.
Kids and parents cheer, score, and play for hours instead of staring at devices.
No apps, no batteries, just pure fun and laughter in every match.
Bonus:
Easy to set up, compact for any table, and built for endless family tournaments.
Age: 3+
Discount: 40% OFF
Perfect for: Kids obsessed with simulation or building apps
Why it beats screens:
This one lets them âbuildâ for real.
The truck digs, lifts, and moves like the real thing.
It gives the same satisfaction as digital games but through real movement and control.
Bonus:
Strong alloy body, rechargeable, and built for outdoor play.
Kids stay active and focused â not scrolling.
Age: 3+
Discount: 30% OFF
Perfect for: Kids who love drawing apps
Why it beats screens:
It glows like a tablet but doesnât overstimulate.
Kids draw, trace, and design on a glowing LED pad â real art, real touch, no blue light.
The instant glow effect keeps them fascinated longer than any app.
Bonus:
Rechargeable and portable.
Perfect for quiet play before bed or travel days when screens usually take over.