1. 10 Best Problem-Solving Puzzles for Kids

    The Power of Puzzle Play Puzzles are a great way to keep kids entertained, but they're also a fun way to encourage logical thinking, goal setting, and patience! When a child engages in puzzle play, they're not only building a...
  2. 10 Ways to Play with Puzzles by an Occupational Therapist

    Just in time for National Puzzle Day on January 29, 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 a personal story about her family’s love for puzzles, and how...
  3. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts For Kids By Interest

    Is the child in your life obsessed with a particular toy, topic, or play pattern? If you’re a parent or caregiver looking for the perfect holiday gift for kids with all sorts of interests, Melissa & Doug has got you...
  4. 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 &...
  5. 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...
  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. Meet the Sticker WOW! Characters + FREE Printables

    Have you heard about our latest innovative new product? Sticker WOW™ not only is a whole new way to play with stickers, it also features a fabulous foursome of fun character sticker stampers kids can use to stamp, stamp, stamp...
  8. Enjoy Free Sticker WOW! Easter Printable Activities for Kids

    Sticker WOW! from Melissa & Doug is a whole new way to play with stickers—and one of our hottest toys of the year. With Easter fast approaching on Sunday, March 31, we wanted to share with you some FREE Easter-themed...
  9. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for 4-Year-Olds

    The holidays are a magical time, and for 4-year-olds, it’s prime time for pretend play and hands-on fun! If you're searching to find the perfect Christmas present or holiday gift for the 4-year-old child in your life, we’ve got you...
  10. Top Birthday Party Themes for 4-Year-Olds

    Birthday party planning just became a breeze thanks to help from the expert planners at Melissa & Doug! Favorite Birthday Party Themes for 4-Year-Old Kids We recently started a series on the blog to help parents and caregivers who might need some support...

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