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Celebrating National Taco Day with Pretend Play Fun!
Now here’s a social holiday with a ton of crunch: Wednesday, October 4, marks National Taco Day, and Melissa & Doug is ready to celebrate! If you’re a parent or caregiver with kiddos that crave tacos, National Taco Day is... -
Winter Indoor Play Ideas from a Kindergarten Teacher
If you have ever been stuck inside for multiple days in a row with a child, you know how hard it gets to find ways to keep them busy and off of their screens. The winter months are especially hard... -
How Toys Can Help Develop Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence
What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence is a phrase that gets tossed around quite a bit. But what does it actually mean, and how does it pertain to your child and their playtime? Emotional intelligence refers to a person being... -
Helping Children Through Big Emotions
Helping Children Through Big Emotions It’s normal for children to have emotional reactions when their daily routines change, or the grown-ups in their lives are stressed out. How children respond to stress depends a lot upon their temperament. An inhibited,... -
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,... -
Toy Spotlight: Get Well Doctor Activity Center
It’s National Doctor’s Day on March 30…celebrate STAT! We’ve got the remedy for your kids’ pretend play needs! With realistic features, attention to details, and high-quality materials, the Get Well Doctor Activity Center can entertain kids for hours as they... -
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... -
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... -
Unplug with Melissa & Doug: Fun Play Ideas for Global Day of Unplugging
If you’re trying to curb your child’s screen time on digital devices and engage them in screen-free fun, you’ll want to mark your calendars for March 1, a Global Day of Unplugging. 10 Screen-Free Play Ideas for Global Day of... -
Career Day for Kids: Exploring Occupations through Play
It's Career Day for Kids, with great ways to explore occupations! "What do you want to be when you grow up?" That’s a question all children seem to hear. Think about all of the exciting adult careers you wanted to...
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