1. Melissa & Doug Partners with National Park Foundation on Collection of Timeless Toys that Powers Children’s Love of Nature Through Play

    Melissa & Doug has pledged $1 million as part of its multi-year partnership to help protect and preserve our national parks for future generations  WILTON, CT, August 1, 2023 – Melissa & Doug, recognized by parents as the #1 preschool...
  2. 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...
  3. Visit a National Park for Free, Then Bring the Park Play to Your Own Home

    Parents, caregivers, and nature lovers, mark your calendars for Saturday, September 23—it’s National Public Lands Day, which means visitors to our national parks receive FREE entry that day! Social scientists have conducted numerous studies that show the benefits of exposing...
  4. 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,...
  5. Indoor Play Ideas for Kids

    Engaging Indoor Activities for Families That Your Kids Will Love It’s a predicament every parent and caregiver faces at one point: Your children are full of restless energy, but going outside to play isn’t an option. And while it can...
  6. The Best Toys to Encourage Talking, from a Speech-Language Pathologist

    The moment your child utters his or her first word is a highly anticipated and magical event.  For some children, learning to talk is fairly effortless. For others, it’s a struggle. For most children, we can do more to help...

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