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Our Favorite Play Food Toys for Kids
Playing with food is practically baked into every child’s DNA—as soon as babies can sit up in a high chair and throw cereal, kids realize food can become play! That’s why many kids gravitate towards pretend kitchens and play food: Eating... -
On The Road with Top Travel Toys for Kids This Spring
Traveling with kids is a great opportunity to make memories with your family, but it can also be a stressful time when hitting the road with your kids, especially babies and little ones. If you’re planning on taking children on... -
The 10 Best Toys for Holiday Travel
With the holiday season fast approaching, families will be hitting the road a lot more to visit friends and family and take seasonal vacations. Holiday travel, especially with babies, toddlers, and young children, is no easy feat. There are several things... -
The Magic of Independent Play in Toddlers & Preschoolers
Engaging with our children during playtime can create joyful memories and strengthen bonds. It’s a unique time to enter their world and see it through their eyes. However, the importance of independent play in toddlers cannot be overstated. Free, unstructured,... -
52 Fun & Easy Play Ideas for Screen-Free Week or Any Week
If you’re concerned about your child’s screen time, consider going on a digital retreat with your kids during Screen-Free Week (May 6-10). Screen-Free Week is a non-profit advocacy program that promotes the idea that families should find time to dream,... -
Kids Feeling Down? Here’s How Play Can Help
We had a few rough years. I’m hearing from a lot of friends and patients’ parents that they are burned out and overloaded. Many have seen signs of this same exhaustion and crankiness in their kids as well — maybe you... -
Toy Spotlight: Fresh Mart Grocery Store
Kids can discover their passions through play, whether they’re putting out pretend fires, listening to a doll’s heartbeat, or serving their community at the neighborhood market. The pretend play opportunities are endless at Melissa & Doug, but for this edition... -
How to Scale Back Screen Time Over School Breaks
When school and extracurricular activities are on hiatus, kids may have an abundance of unstructured time on their hands. Normally, that’s a gift because most children don’t get enough downtime these days. One of the greatest skills we can foster... -
Toy Spotlight: Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play Set
When your littles ones need to help their beloved plush pets with urgent pretend medical care, trust that Melissa & Doug will be on call to assist! Pretend play gives kids the opportunity to immerse themselves in the story and... -
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...
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