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Toy Spotlight: Yellowstone National Park Grizzly Bear Games
Melissa & Doug is a champion of unstructured, open-ended play for kids, so it’s no wonder we recently partnered with the National Park Foundation on a collection of toys designed to inspire kids to get out and explore the wonders... -
Inspire Outdoor Play This Summer With our Favorite Outdoor Toys
Outdoor Play: Your Key to the Most Fun Summer Ever! Summer is a magical time of year when our children have a chance to unlock all of nature’s treasures. We all remember simpler times when summers were about spending time... -
Top Birthday Party Themes for 3-Year-Olds
Parents planning a birthday party for their children generally fall into one of two distinct categories: “Can’t wait to do it!” versus “Can somebody else do it?” But party planning for kids’ birthday parties doesn’t have to be a stressful... -
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... -
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... -
The Power of Problem Solving Play
This is the third in a series of blog posts on the skill-building power of different types of play. One of the many cool things about play is that it helps kids learn to become problem solvers. Think about children building block... -
Top Toys Every Grandparent Should Have
Whether you’re a grandparent who provides child care on a regular basis or one who sees the grandkids a couple times of year, it’s important to have a select number of engaging toys on hand when they come to visit.... -
The Power of Developmental Play
This is the second in a series of blog posts on the skill-building power of different types of play. Shape sorters and stackers….Activity centers that have kids pushing, pulling, pounding, flipping, and turning…“Manipulatives” that can be moved around to explore cause-and-effect. These... -
The Power of Pretend Play
Open-ended play is essential for children’s healthy growth and development. It’s so important, pediatricians are even writing prescriptions for it! That’s why at Melissa & Doug we are so excited to be partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an...
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