1. Melissa & Doug: The Story Behind Our Passion for Puzzles

    January is National Puzzle Month. Here at Melissa & Doug, puzzles are very close to our hearts. It was the decision to create a simple puzzle that introduced us to the world of wood and the art of making wooden...
  2. How to Find the Best Puzzles For Your Preschooler & Primary Student

    Kids don’t stop benefitting from puzzle play once they reach preschool age. In fact, preschoolers and young students can benefit from puzzles just as much, if not more, than their younger counterparts.  Think of it this way: A 2- or 3-year-old may...
  3. Melissa & Doug Partners with the National Park Foundation on New Toy Collection

    Calling all explorers!  In collaboration with the National Park Foundation, we’re launching a new collection of fun, nature-inspired toys for kid-powered play at home! Melissa & Doug is proud to support the National Park Foundation with a million-dollar commitment over...
  4. Blast off with FREE National Astronaut Day Printable Activity for Kids

    The sky’s the limit for creative learning fun this #NationalAstronautDay on Friday, May 3. To mark the out-of-this-world milestone, Melissa & Doug offers up a FREE printable activity for your creative kiddos: a silly self-portrait of themselves as an astronaut...
  5. Best Holiday Stocking Stuffers & Small Gifts for Kids

    Although stocking stuffers may be small and inexpensive, they can still make the biggest memories for kids. Plus, they’re great to have on-hand if you get surprise visitors throughout the holiday season.  Here, we’ve compiled 10 of our favorite Melissa &...
  6. Indoor Fun Guide: How to Entertain Kids When They’re Stuck Inside

    Parents and caregivers, if your kids need a cure for the common ailment known as cabin fever, Melissa & Doug has the prescription for some much needed indoor fun! We’re here to rescue your sanity with this handy Indoor Fun...
  7. 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,...
  8. Best Holiday Toys for School Aged Kids

    Melissa & Doug is rightly well-known for its quality, long-lasting developmental toys for babies and preschool children. But if you’re a parent or caregiver with school-aged kids at home, we offer a variety of toys that will engage, entertain, and...
  9. The Best Dinosaur Toys And Gifts For Kids

    Does your child obsess over all things dinosaur? Dinosaur toys—check. Dinosaur gifts—check. Dinosaur chicken nuggets—of course! If you’re shopping for a dino-loving little one, we’ve got some playfully prehistoric dinosaur toys and gift ideas for you to wrap up for...
  10. 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...

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