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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... -
Back-to-School Writing Readiness Tips: A Roundup
Get kids on the "write" track and with this awesome roundup of writing readiness tips! Looking for activities to prepare your little one for writing readiness and school success? Then you’ve come to the “WRITE” place! Today, we’re sharing ideas for... -
How To Find The Best Puzzle For Your 2-Year-Old
Help kids unlock problem-solving abilities and other necessary early learning skills through play by introducing them to one of the many developmental puzzles available from Melissa & Doug! Puzzle play can help promote a number of critical developmental skills: problem-solving... -
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... -
35 Ways to Bring More Screen-Free Fun to Your Child's Life
Melissa & Doug marks its 35th anniversary this year, and in honor of that noteworthy milestone, we’re celebrating throughout 2023 in all kinds of ways! As champions of open-ended, imaginative, and screen-free play for babies, toddlers, and kids since the very... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for Babies and 1-Year-Olds
Have you been making a holiday gift list and checking it twice or even a third time and you’re still not sure where to start? Well, here’s a gift from Melissa & Doug! We have pulled together a list of... -
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...
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