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Sustainability Day (Oct. 25): Celebrate with Our Top Wooden Toys
It's Sustainability Day (October 25)! At Melissa & Doug, we're on a journey to make the world a better place, which you can read more about here. As the #1 preschool brand for wooden and sustainable toys,1 we believe in supporting responsible forest... -
A Real Mom's Realistic Mother's Day Activities for Kids
Four Foolproof Ideas for the Best Mother’s Day Ever… Yes, Mother’s Day activities are supposed to be all about us moms. Put up our feet, relax, and don’t lift a finger, right? However, we all know sometimes the reality can... -
Toys that Grow with Your Child
Everything seems to happen so fast these days, so it’s not unusual for kids to outgrow their toys in just a few months or perhaps even a few weeks. As a result, many parents find themselves collecting and storing toys... -
Toy Spotlight: Wooden Work & Play Desktop Activity Board
Getting to “work” has never been so much fun! Infants and toddlers will love this wooden version of a laptop and desk that helps them practice developmental skills while they play. Toy Spotlight: Pretend Play Work Station for Kids Kids... -
Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids
Here are some sweet Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the children in your life, whether they are babies learning how to explore their world or curious kids using their imaginations. Let this Valentine’s Day Gift Guide help you answer the... -
How Creative Play and Arts & Crafts Help Kids Develop Key Skills
Our friend and blog contributor Kristi Nguyen, OTR/L, a licensed occupational therapist who’s the owner/executive director of Connecticut-based OT-Kids, LLC, shares her insights on how creative arts & crafts play can positively impact your child’s overall development. In a world that seems... -
The Best Baby Shower Gifts
If you’ve got a baby-themed celebration coming up on your calendar, we’ve got you covered: Melissa & Doug’s new line of baby and infant toys would make for perfect baby shower gifts! Top 10 Baby Gifts That Parents will Love,... -
The Best Ocean Toys And Gifts For Kids
Is your child an underwater explorer, friend to sea creatures near and far? We've got toys for that! These special aquatic toys, crafts, and pretend play activities are sure to transport kids to ocean worlds and inspire their seaside adventures.... -
The Power of Problem Solving Play
This is the third in a series of blog posts on the skill-building power of different types of play. One of the many cool things about play is that it helps kids learn to become problem solvers. Think about children building block... -
Best Toys and Gifts for Easter
With the calendar set to bounce into spring, that means Easter is almost here for those who celebrate. At Melissa & Doug, we’re reimagining the season and rethinking the Easter basket. Candy and chocolate bunnies make for sweet treats, but...
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